The end of Term 2 is upon us, and what a great first half of the year we have had. Our students have made great academic, social and sporting gains this Semester. As a school, we measure students' academic achievement frequently and report to parents and carers formally twice a year. Semester 1 reports will be available in the parent portal at the end of Week 1 of Term 3, allowing teachers to report on all of Term 1 and 2 content. Whilst these reports are a great round up of how students are progressing academically and socially across the semester it is important to celebrate the great gains our students make each day - learning a new timestable, taking on leadership roles, making a new friend, climbing a little higher on the monkey bars, improving their attendance. Our students make leaps each day that seem small when viewed in isolation, but build to create the great young people they grow into. Our students work hard each day on these challenges, with support from parents, carers and teachers. Each of our students (and their families and teachers) should be proud of the great progress they have made in Semester 1.
This week we bid farewell to Miss Blumer, who heads off on a snowy adventure. Those students and parents who have had the opportunity to get to know Miss Blumer during her time with us will agree that she has been a great asset to Plattsburg, and not just for her dazzling handball skills but her focus on helping students achieve their best and get involved in all of our activities. Miss Bec will teach 2/3B for the remainder of the school year. Plattsburg will welcome Miss Sam as our BD support class teacher. I know our Plattsburg community will make her welcome.
This week we also farewell our School Admin Manager, Mrs Bridge. Mrs Bridge has been a valuable part of our school over the past 12 years, working to ensure the best possible outcomes for Plattsburg students and supporting staff with her outstanding knowledge of school finance. We wish Mrs Bridge all the very best. Mrs Hoare will join us as Relieving SAM for the remainder of the year.
We also welcome Mrs Bax back to Plattsburg PS at the start of Term 3. I'm sure there will be a very excited student population ready to welcome her back on the first day of next term.
Have a safe and relaxing holiday. Students return on Tuesday 13th July.
