From the Principal

Firstly, my apologies for missing another assembly.  I seem to be picking up some of the many viruses that are continually circulating.  

I can now confirm the class structure for 2026.  As previously mentioned, we will be moving to straight year group classes next year, except for one 4-5 class.  Whilst we would have preferred not to have any composite classes, we cannot make this work with the current numbers across each year group. Our 2026 staff are almost all confirmed, with just a couple of classes waiting on confirmation.  I will announce this once all staff are finalised.

Our class structure with be...

As noted in our last newsletter, staff work collaboratively to make decisions regarding student class placement by bringing together all information available to create the best possible learning environments for all students with a balance of academic, social and emotional needs and application to learning.  Whilst we understand that having supportive relationships with peers within each class is very important for students, having one's best friend is not always beneficial or possible. Teachers are well-equipped to make these decisions from observations made throughout the year. 

We do, however, appreciate that parents/carers may have valuable information that they wish to share prior to class placements being organised. Tomorrow (Friday) a link to a short survey will be emailed to all families to provide any additional information that will support the process of placing students into their 2026 class. 

In the past we have asked for emails or letters for this process, however, using the link will ensure that all information is in the same place and lessen the possiblity of information being missed.  If you have anything sensitive that you would like to discuss, please call the office and make a time to speak with myself or Jess Bennett. Scott Driessen will be communicating with families of students with high additional educational adjustments.

Kind regards,