Dear Parents/Carers,

As we begin to move towards the end of the year, with this come many deadlines, planning for 2023 and still keeping the focus on the students and their learning. In light of this, it is now the time to prepare classes for 2023. I believe this is best determined by the students’ current class teachers as they know your child best in the class setting and playground.

There is a clear process that needs to happen to ensure there is an element of balance when it comes to forming classes. Our main goal is to have a balance in gender and ability in all classes. A letter explaining this in detail is attached.

The following protocols MUST be adhered to when making a request for class placements in 2023:

- All requests must be in writing and followed up with an appointment with the Principal. This gives time to discuss requests with class teachers. Asking the class teacher to follow up your request on your behalf will not be acceptable.

- We ask that you do not request your child be in a particular class because of friendships. Children need to build resilience and a way to do this is by building new friendships. In addition, the class teacher will know if there have been issues this year.

- Requesting specific teachers is also not a reasonable request. Again, the notion of teacher shopping creates an imbalance in classes.

- Ultimately, the decision concerning class placements must rest with the Principal and class teachers as we know your child in the school setting which is often very different to the home setting.

- Keep any request to a minimum of two children you would rather your child not be in the same class due to social issues from the past. Anything more than this is unreasonable and would indicate that the problem is much deeper than other children.

As Term 3 draws to a close, I wish to take the opportunity to thank all of the students, parents, staff &  extended  members of the St Paul’s Community for a very successful term and wish you all a safe and relaxing break! 

Enjoy the break and go gently,                      

Go gently,

Michael Reardon
Principal

Principal Awards

Congratulations to the following students who have recently received a Principal Award. 

Corbin Graham, Noah McAllister, Alice Farrugia, Sienna Del Villar, Alexander Campbell, Olivia Ferreira, Bryson Marano, Athan Drakakis, Stephanie Ryan, Kye Halls, Giuseppe Surace, Savanna Luci, Edie Kinder, Sienna Samcam, Daniel Maydew, Alessia Castellano, Luca Burnett, Amelia Winkler, James Bladwell.