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Dear Families,
Congratulations and well done to our students who participated in the All School Cross Country event at Symmons Plains on Tuesday! It was fantastic to hear that every student who attended gave their best, showing great determination, sportsmanship, and support for one another. A big thank you to our staff who travelled with them and helped make the day such a success. We are very proud of you!
We extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to Fr Suresh and his family on the passing of his beloved mother, Catherine. We hold Fr Suresh close in our thoughts during this difficult time. May he feel the love and care of our school community. Fr Suresh will be heading back to India on Monday for a few weeks to be with his family.
A friendly reminder to all families regarding safe and respectful use of our car park:
- Kiss and Drop Zone: This area is for quick drop-offs only. Please remain in your vehicle to keep traffic flowing smoothly. Please refrain from parking in the staff carpark for morning drop off.
- Disabled Parking Spaces: These spaces are reserved at all times for families with a valid disability permit that is displayed.
- Pedestrian Safety: Please use the designated crossings and be extra mindful of students walking to and from school.
Your cooperation keeps our students and families safe. Thank you for your care and patience.
I recommend you to read the resources sent home yesterday by Ms Eastwood, our Learning Technologies Co-ordinator, via the Compass App. As a school community, we are becoming increasingly aware of the impact that social media and mobile phone use can have on the wellbeing of young people. Research has clearly linked high levels of social media use to a range of concerns including poor sleep, exposure to online harassment, negative body image, disordered eating, low self-esteem, self-harm, and depression. These issues are real and present risks for our students.
While new laws coming into effect in December 2025 will make it illegal for children under 16 to access social media platforms in Australia (with most platforms already having a minimum age of 13), this ban will only be part of the solution. Protecting our young people from inappropriate or harmful content is vital — but just as important is recognising that children and adolescents are not only consumers of social media; they can also become creators of hurtful comments, unkind posts, and online bullying.
Managing this complex issue requires a partnership between schools and families. We encourage parents and carers to talk openly and regularly with their children about healthy technology use, respectful online behaviour, and maintaining balance in their daily lives. Together, we can help students build the skills and habits they need to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.
We encourage families to:
- Monitor your child’s device use regularly.
- Set clear guidelines for screen time and the types of apps, games, and websites they access.
- Talk openly about online safety, privacy, and the importance of respectful communication.
- Use trusted parental controls and filters to support safe browsing.
Kind regards
Susan McGann
| Friday 20th June 2025 | Grade 5 Excursion |
| Wednesday 25th June 2025 | Grade 5 & 6 Excursion |
| Friday 27th June 2025 | Grade 5/6 Football Round Robin |
| Friday 27th June 2025 | Grade 5/6 Netball Round Robin |
| Friday 4th July 2025 | End of Term 2 |
| Tuesday 22nd July 2025 | Term 3 Commences |
| Wednesday 3rd July - Assembly | 1:45pm |
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