Learning Support Team 

Apart from myself, we have a new learning support team. We have Kristin Bennie Kristen.Bennie@twb.catholic.edu.au replacing Mrs G and Danielle Skerman Danielle.Skerman@twb.catholic.edu.au replacing Mrs Martin and last but not least we have Dean Garside Dean.Garside@twb.catholic.edu.au replacing Mrs Baxter. Although it is early, the experience and strengths of our new members is evident, and I am excited to be apart of our future success.

Student Representative committee (SRC)

SRC are meeting every Tuesday at recess in Mrs Hemming’s room. We have started well but are looking for more members. The SRC helps to organise student driven events such as kindness week, the colour run and Naidoc week. This term we are working on supporting Harmony Day. If your student is in years 5 -12 and is interested in representing the student body, connecting with the wider school community, and developing their creativity and leadership skills, SRC is the place for them. All they need to do is simply turn up to the meeting.

Headspace School Visit

Headspace is visiting our school in week 6. If you think your student may be triggered in these sessions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Riki from headspace will also be delivering a parent and carer information session on Tuesday 28/2/23 at 5:00pm. Please refer to the flyer for details. Although the flyer states that the presentation is for supporting the mental health of adolescents, I would recommend all parents and carers attend, regardless of your child’s age. Strategies discussed by Riki can be implemented immediately into the household. I promise lots of Aha moments. Please click on the forms link to RSVP to the event https://forms.office.com/r/khkCgEmYn9

Lastly, if you wanted to contact me, please do not hesitate to email me: Katrina.Ballantyne@twb.catholic.edu.au or call the office to transfer through to me. High school students can self-refer and I will need a parent consent form completed and signed, for primary aged students. If you do miss me, I will reply within 48 hours (business days). May our and our children’s mental health flourish!