From the Principal
Dear Families,
As you now may be aware, I am in the very fortunate position of being appointed the substantive Principal for Longford Primary School. I am thrilled to be a part of the Longford Learning Community and very proud to be leading the Learning, Mission and Values of Longford Primary School now and into the future. I feel privileged to support each child, their family and their teacher/s to reach academic and social and emotional goals as we grow and learn together.
It has been exciting to see the teaching teams work through their focus areas of English (Whole School Literacy Approach), Numeracy (Big Ideas in Number), Real Schools (Restorative Practice) and Building a Respectful School Culture, during professional learning afternoon/evening sessions in Terms 1 and 2. These areas of focus will continue into Term 3, with further work on our Restorative School Positive Behaviour Plan scheduled as an additional focus for Term 3.
Over the course of Term 2 we also trialled the ‘Green Room’ to assist students that may need support to regulate or access the curriculum in a different way to their peers. The Green Room has been led by Mr Nathan Guy on a Monday and Tuesday; the trial has been very successful for those participating. The Green Room will continue to operate on a Monday and Tuesday for the remainder of the year. We very much look forward to running some parent information sessions on ‘trauma and brain development’ in the Green Room over Terms 3 and 4. An additional focus for us as a learning team has been teaching the core values of the Education Department. In Term 1, we had a focus on RESPECT and in Term 2, GROWTH. It has been wonderful to see the work happening in our classrooms on these two values and also for me to host the end of term Principal Morning Tea for students demonstrating that they are living these values as citizens of Longford Primary School. In Term 3 the focus Value will be ASPIRATION.
Thank you to all families that feel encouraged to voice concerns or worries with myself or a member of the Leadership Team in such a positive and constructive way. Please be assured that all conversations are shared as a Team and we appreciate the opportunity to work together to address any and all challenges. The team are always very open to your feedback and suggestions and we encourage you to continue to talk with us around positives and concerns at any time. Our Leadership Team aim to always work WITH students and families to address issues and work towards positive outcomes for all.
Parent/Teacher Conversations
Thank you to all families that were able to make it to our recent Parent Teacher conversations. These meetings are highly valued by staff and families, and I encourage you to make an appointment in Term 3 if you were unable to attend our recent meetings.
Premier's Reading Challenge
This Friday marks the end of the ten week challenge to read 10 books. All students who have completed the challenge will go in the draw for a book voucher. We look forward to sharing if we have reached our 100% goal. Well done to all our amazing readers!
Helping Hand - 'Tin in the Bin'
Early in Term we are supporting the initiative of Roberts Real Estate and our local ‘Helping Hand’ to ‘put a tin in the bin!’. All families are welcome to donate tins of food into the bin at the school office foyer this week and week 1 of Term 3.
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Term 3
Students will finish up Term 2 on Friday the 5th of July. Monday the 22nd of July is a Student Free Day. Staff will be participating in further Literacy professional learning and team planning on this day. I hope all families have a very safe, relaxing, healthy and happy Term 2 holiday break. I look forward to welcoming all children back to school for their first day of Term 3, on Tuesday the 23rd of July. We have much to look forward to in Term 3, including Book Week celebrations and Dad's Night; I can’t wait to share in these celebrations with you all.
Carolyn Sutton
Principal