Today we will see the return of our Y5/6 students from their trip back to the 1850s at Sovereign Hill. The costumes look fabulous, and from the reports, it has been quite a different experience, most students have adapted well. Big thanks to our camp leaders for their hard work: Alex, Steph, Jo, Corinne and Daniel; they have definitely earned a big rest!

Our CALD families morning tea was a big success, with special guest Jo J introducing herself, and Angelita leading the group through lots of helpful administrivia. Thanks, Angelita and Jo R, for organising this special event.

It has been great to see Jo Jolly on campus this week, spending time with the Parkhill community each morning. I have enjoyed catching up with her every morning, discussing all matters leadership. We look forward to her incoming principalship from Term 3.

Goodbye – We say goodbye to Rowen Street Kinder as they head back into their upgraded buildings. It has been a successful partnership and I thank Tiffany for her calm leadership of the team on campus. It’s going to be very quiet in the junior building! 

We also say goodbye to Steph Zambuni, who has been teaching our Y6 cohort this past term. Her last day of term will be Tuesday. Big thanks to Steph for stepping into the role, and bonding so quickly with the group. Safe travels and bon voyage!

STEAM and Technology classes in Term 3 – Our intrepid STEAM teacher, Andrea, has unfortunately been waylaid and will need to take leave for next term. We have managed to secure Chris Logan, a past teacher at Parkhill, to take over in her absence. He has already started with classes these last couple weeks, so students have already been transitioned to their new teacher.

Parkhill’s Preschool Program – not only is it a tongue twister, it’s also a fabulous transition program that we began last year. In Term 3, we welcome kinder kids to Parkhill, to have special sessions with our brilliant specialist teaching team. As we see Rowen Street Kinder out as they move back into their own house, we will see lots of other kinder kids in to fill the space.

Subcommittees and Working Groups – Both our Community Hub and Masterplanning working groups are scheduled to begin in Term 3. The Community Hub working group will be responsible for setting up the Community space shared in the library, evolving into a spot that community members can gather and use for many purposes. The masterplanning working group will begin the work scoping the future direction of our buildings and grounds at Parkhill. Please let us know if you are interested in joining either of these groups.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Michelle Smith

Acting Principal

michelle.smith@education.vic.gov.au