Principal's Page - Judy Egan
Dear Parents and Carers,
In 1982, St Michael’s opened its first classes for teaching. This makes 2022 an important year for us- our 40th Anniversary! The Community Council is looking at ways we will mark this special milestone. Given the current climate this will happen later in the year and will also involve special events/activities with the students.
Building News
Last year I met with CE Planning and Maintenance Team and have been successful in securing a small building grant to refurbish the front entrance and increase the accessibility and functionality of the staff room space. We are also in the process of following up an insurance claim after the water damage last year to our Maths Room and equipment.
Teaching and Learning
Today, we welcome Associate Professor Lorraine Hammond PhD CF AM from Edith Cowen University to continue our journey in using High Impact Teaching Practices to improve student learning. Lorraine will demonstrate lessons, observe lessons, and give feedback to the staff and leadership team as part of our Annual Improvement Plan.
Maths Olympiad
Congratulations to our 23 students from Years 5 and 6 who have nominated themselves to take on this year’s Maths Olympiad. The competition is run by The Australasian Problem Solving Mathematical Olympiads (APSMO) and will see our students put their best mathematical problem solving strategies and techniques to the test.
The APSMO Maths Olympiad has been operating in primary schools since 1987 and in high schools since 2003. Each year thousands of schools participate in the competition from around Australia, New Zealand, and internationally. We wish our 2022 team every success.
Easter Fun
While we are not yet in the Easter season, we would love to end this term with some Easter enjoyment, including the opportunity for families to purchase Hot Cross Buns. A note was sent home digitally and in bags on Monday with instructions for orders. We have purchased some Easter craft materials across the school and are planning on a surprise visitor in the K-2 area on the last Friday of school.
Thank you to all our families who continue to support us and work with us to ensure children are happy and improving their learning at St Michael’s.
Many Blessings,
Judy Egan