14 Feb 2017
Welcome back to Harcourt for 2017. I am pleased and excited to be appointed substantive principal for Harcourt PS and I look forward to many years of building positive, collaborative relationships focussed on providing an excellent learning environment for every student at our school.
This year we have some new staff joining our team. We welcome Ms Udovicic, Mr Stebbing , Miss Dwyer and Mrs Psomas. Each of them come with previous teaching experience and have settled into the Harcourt team with ease. 22 classes have been formed and students are beginning with formal learning experiences. Kindergarten have also had a full week at school and have displayed settled and positive attitudes towards their new environments.
The organisation of newsletters will change this year. Fortnightly updates and information bulletins will be posted to the website along with class information and work samples. In the research related to the Strategic Direction 3 of our School Plan, it was determined that further endeavours to improve communication with the community was wanted and encouraged. Our first step is to begin working with the information provided on the website and the community notice board. This will take some time but we will endeavour to make the changes as soon as possible.
Next week we will be having a meet the teacher morning. Class teachers will be based in the school hall with the support staff around the playground area. We encourage you to come and introduce yourself to your child/ren's teacher and support staff. This is an informal gathering and specific details regarding individual children's progress will not be discussed. If you require a separate time to speak to the teacher please let them know or ask at the office for an appointment.
The following week we will be conducting a meet the executive session. It is an opportunity for you to meet with the supervisor of each stage and to hear about some of the opportunities being provided. At this meeting I will also present the vision of Harcourt I was asked to outline when applying for the principal's position and ask for your feedback as to what that vision means for you and your child. Following our session we will have a cuppa and cake so come along and meet with the team.
Coming up
Friday 17 February
P & C meeting, community room, 9.30am
Tuesday 21 February
Swimming carnival
Friday 24 February
Meet the teacher, 8.30am in the courtyard and hall.
Friday 24 February
First assembly for 2017, K-2 9.30am, 3-6 10am.
Monday 27 February
Meet the executive, 2.15pm, school library
Mrs Holt
Principal