Principal’s Message Week 10, Term 1

Thank You,

This term has been another challenging one for students, staff and parents/carers. As covid has spread through the community it has really made its presence felt in schools and homes.

My thanks to parents/carers for your forebearance during these difficult times. While this period has been very unsettling for some students, most have managed to focus and have kept moving forward with their learning. My hat is off to parents who have managed to deal with positive cases at home and the seven, or in some cases more, days of quarantining that goes with it.

Teachers and ES staff also deserve our congratulations because many of them have had to deal with catching covid, quarantining and supporting their own families while also keeping students working here at school.

Looking forward to Term 2 it is likely that this pattern will continue for some time to come. While vaccination levels are high there will still be disruptions to learning. No doubt the option of a second booster shot, and flu shots will be an issue and RATs will continue into the term.

I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the work of Seth Constable, who finishes today and will commence work with an IT company shortly. Seth came as a trainee and has been a great asset to the school. We wish him all the best. Congratulations to Rebecca Gaskin and her partner Tom, who will be married over the term break. Courtney Yengi will also finish up as she is expecting her second child early next term.

Once again, thank you for your support of the school during what has been a difficult term. I am proud of the staff and students and the work they have done this term.

Have a happy and safe, covid-free term break. School will resume on Tuesday 26^th April.

Glen Davey

Principal