Acting Principal's Report
Working Bee
We are looking forward to welcoming many of our families on Sunday to engage in our working bee. Please ensure you have completed the online induction form. See further details from Mr Christie.
NAPLAN
Well done to our Year 3 and Year 5 students on completing their NAPLAN this week. This set of tests is just a point in time assessment that enables the teachers to gain an understanding of student progress at the beginning of the year. Results will be back later in the year and teachers will have time to analyse and plan based on the data.
Early Years Feedback
Next week our Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 teachers will engage in some data analysis with the Early Years Feedback sessions planned. The data gathered helps to inform areas of strength for students along with identifying key areas that need more focussed attention. The teachers will have our TCE Speech pathologist and our Learning and Teaching Advisor supporting them in this work.
Parent Code of Conduct
Further highlighting the rights and responsibilities within the Parent Code of Conduct (link here) there are a number of Rights and Responsibilities that we are held to account for. This week I am highlighting those for parents/guardians/carer/volunteers.
* To be treated with respect and courtesy by staff, students and other parents
* To be listened to, and clearly communicated with by the school, in regard to your child’s education and development
* To have confidentiality over sensitive issues respected by staff
* To be treated in a caring and polite manner
* To have a timely response to concerns raised
* To be treated with professionalism by all staff members.
responsibilities:
* Value and champion your school and its reputation. Be mindful of the hurt and damage social media may cause to staff members and other parents
* Respect the reputation of teachers and be mindful of communications especially social media. e.g. tone of emails
* Under no circumstances approach another child whilst in the care of the school to address, discuss or chastise them because of actions towards your own child
* Respect the rights of staff members and other individuals
* Follow the correct procedures to resolve a conflict or make a complaint
* Respect teachers’ preparation time before school and make an appointment for long discussions at a mutually convenient time. If you wish to speak to a teacher, please do not expect a meeting before school unless pre-arranged
* To protect our children, do not discuss any grievances or perceived failings in front them regarding the school
* On excursions, helping in class or on camps, follow the instructions and directions of the teacher. A parent may remind students of the rules but at no time issue consequences and refer them to the teacher if the behaviour continues
* As valued members of the school community, attend and participate appropriately in school liturgies or special events including sporting carnivals, interschool sport, academic and cultural events
Building Works
We are excited to see that there has been some progress outside of the Orange Block this week. Whilst the rain holds off our contractors are doing their best to get stuck in. Thanks to all for your patience and understanding whilst these works continue.
Road Works Construction
You will have noticed that Mendi Group have begun some initial site clearing on the block opposite St Benedict’s. These are the initial works to assist with the construction stages. These road works will be ongoing for the remainder of the year. We appreciate your ongoing patience whilst these works are undertaken and appreciate they are not without impact. Please keep an eye on the School Newsletter for continued updates.
CONSTRUCTION STAGES
To maintain traffic on both Dalrymple Road and maintain access to St Benedict’s School without the need for full road closures the new Intersection will be constructed in 7 stages. An explanation of each stage follows.
Construction - Stage 1
Stage 1 comprises works to clear and prepare, along with construction of a temporary road via the Greater Ascot intersection to the school access at the southern end of Bishop Putney Avenue.
