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We want our school to provide a world of opportunities in a safe and supportive learning environment where every child’s academic, social and physical needs can be met.

Key outcomes sought
  • Students who are self motivated and achieve to the highest standards they can.
  • A motivated, effective and professional staff who feel valued and supported in their work.
  • Supportive parents who are active partners in their children’s education.
  • A working environment that is stimulating, safe and appropriately resourced to maximize the achievement of student outcomes.
Together Everyone Achieves More

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Mrs Bobby Meiklejohn is one of the school’s three level 3 advanced skills teachers. She is a dedicated, passionate teacher who believes all children can learn and achieve given the right support. As one of the school’s learning support coordinators, Mrs Meiklejohn works in conjunction with teachers and the school psychologist to develop Individual Education Plans for children who are experiencing difficulties. She also coordinates a group of community volunteers who help out in classrooms.
Keeping Kids Healthy
Breakfast - what is it good for? PDF Print E-mail
Why should we eat breakfast?
  • Studies have shown that those who eat breakfast generally consume more energy during the day, yet are less likely to be overweight;
  • School students who report eating breakfast regularly tend to have better nutrient intakes than their breakfast-skipping peers;
  • The brain’s only source of energy is glucose, so if you don’t eat anything for breakfast, your brain is less likely to function efficiently.
 
Living Lunchbox Tip No 20 PDF Print E-mail

Living Lunchbox Tip No 20

Emphasise fruit in season and instead of apples and bananas all the time, give your kids strawberries, kiwi fruit halves with a spoon, pineapple chunks, melon slices or cherries. Cut an orange into quarters, put back together and wrap whole. Let them try fresh dates, or unusual fruits such as lychees, figs or rambutans.

 
Brain Power Breakfast Idea No 1 PDF Print E-mail
HOW PARENTS CAN HELP KEEP THEIR CHILDREN HEALTHY : A great breakfast gets brains working better all day! Try banana toast: toast wholemeal or multigrain bread, spread with almond or peanut butter, top with sliced banana, a shake of cinnamon and drizzle with honey. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.