Dear Parent/Carer, 

This past few weeks have seemed very fast-paced with the two public holidays and Ipswich show holiday making time fly at school.  The combination of short school weeks, extra curricula activities, NAPLAN and stage 2 building works have all made us feel a little frazzled at times.  As always in times of increased activity or change it is important for people to look after themselves and I encourage everyone to make time to do so.  I was impressed recently when I attended a recent Student Representative Council meeting where the students ran some well-being and mind-fullness lunchtime activities to encourage and support each other.  Initiatives like this, and many others that occur throughout the school year support our staff and students to develop resilience and gratefulness in tough times. 

Later this term, students will be asked to take part in the Queensland Engagement and Well-being (QEW) Survey.  We know that well-being and engagement are important parts of your child’s life at school. The department and our college are looking at ways to collect information on these important areas so we can support our students in the best way possible.

The QEW Survey is designed to measure how state school students view their well-being and engagement.  Results from this survey will tell us about students’ levels of well-being and engagement. This information will allow us to better support our students and meet their needs.

This year, the QEW Survey will take place between Monday 31st May to Friday 25th June.  An information letter will be sent out to parents and carers closer to the time. If you have any questions, please contact the school.

For those parents who have visited the college recently, you will have noticed that the Stage 2 building works and progressing quickly and despite some wet weather, the new buildings are on track to be finished before the end of this year, and ready for classes at the start of 2022.  Keep updated on progress through our Facebook page as we regularly update photos and images.  

In other news, this week I was informed that our College was successful in obtaining a $10,000 grant to enhance and improve our ANZAC memorial at the front of the college.  Plans are already underway for a mural, sculptures and landscaping to further improve this space and we hope to unveil these for our Remembrance Day service in November.    

While buildings are important I know that people matter more.  As I walk around the college I am constantly reminded of the great staff, students and volunteers that make up our great college community.  We all have a part to play and your involvement in you're child's education, well-being and development together with the school ensure that we will achieve our college motto of Achieving Excellence Together.

Yours sincerely,