It is delightful to return to school to see the children looking so immaculate in their uniforms। They have settled beautifully into their new classes with only a few small changes to satisfy enrolment numbers। Last year’s predictions for numbers were within five
Please note an alteration to Mathew Roberts’ class which is now a Year 4/5 rather than only Year 5.
Parliamentary Inquiry into the Provision of Education to Students with Disabilities and Special Needs
The Inquiry was announced just before Christmas. Key stakeholders in education, including teachers and parents, are invited to make some input to the Inquiry. We have been reliably informed (by the principal solicitor from the NSW Disabilities Discrimination Legal Centre) that the greater the number of submissions received the better in terms of demonstrating the importance of the issue.
Please find included in this newsletter a proforma that lists the terms of reference for the Inquiry. Parents are invited to write their thoughts on one or more of the terms and then submit them to the Parliamentary Standing Committee.
The address is:
The Director,
General Purpose
Standing Committee No.2,
Legislative Council,
Parliament House,
Macquarie Street,
Sydney NSW 2000
Or please hand them to Maureen Boothe, who will post them on your behalf, (or fax to 9230 3416 or email gpsnco2@parliament.nsw.gov.au).
Principal’s Leave
I will be on leave for Weeks 3 & 4 and will return on Tuesday, 23rd February. Clarice Maclou will relieve as principal.
Staff Training
This week teachers will receive their training on the new services available to children who may be at risk of harm. As you may have read/heard in the media some changes were made last year as a result of Justice Woods’ Inquiry into the Provision of Care and Protection for Children/Young People.
Visit with the NRL All Stars
On Monday, thirty of our senior children attended a training session with the Rugby League All Stars team.
They participated in their training session, mixed with the players, listened to their advice and enjoyed being photographed with them.
Katie Galloway – 3/6K
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that one of our teachers, Katie Galloway, will be leaving us.
She applied for a permanent position at Elderslie Public School and was successful at achieving this. (We train them so well at Sarah!) Congratulations Katie and best wishes for the future.
The teacher who will be replacing her is Elyse Waller, who is currently working in 5/6M while Mrs. McBride is away. She is an extremely capable and conscientious young lady who will perform her duties at a high level. Parents, who have students in Katie Galloway’s class, don’t be concerned as your children’s needs will be suitable catered for as we at Sarah are committed to ensuring this.
Have a wonderful fortnight.
Cheryl McBride OAM