Disruptions and Routine

The beginning of Term 2 has brought a number of disruptions to our usual routines, with public holidays and Student Progress Meetings affecting classroom consistency. Understandably, many students and staff are now eager for a return to steady, structured learning. The good news is that the remainder of the term provides the opportunity for students to settle into regular classroom routines and build on the strong foundations established in Term 1.

Student Progress Meetings

Thank you to all families who made the time to meet with teachers to discuss your child’s progress. These conversations are a valuable part of our home–school partnership. A key message I’ll be sharing with students is this: it’s one thing to reflect and say the right things in a meeting—but it’s another to turn those reflections into action. I look forward to hearing how students are stepping up in response to their feedback and hope to see this positively reflected in their outcomes by the end of the term.

Please note that a second opportunity for Student Progress Meetings will take place in Term 3. These will be shorter in duration—eight minutes compared to this term’s sixteen-minute format.

Morning Training Sessions

Congratulations to the many students who are showing commitment by attending morning training sessions. As the mornings grow darker and colder, this dedication is even more impressive.

However, these early starts can add an extra challenge to getting organised for the school day. We strongly encourage boys with morning training to pack their bags the night before to avoid forgetting items such as uniforms. While we understand that occasional reminders are part of growing up, we aim to minimise the need for students to call home, as it places extra pressure on families and detracts from the

Lunchtime Play

With the football season in full swing, we’ve seen an increase in students playing soccer and touch football during break times. While we do provide a number of footballs, they are limited in supply—particularly when some don’t find their way back.

To help with this, we encourage students who wish to play at lunch to bring their own ball where possible. We’ve also reminded students that if a game becomes too large and disorganised, it’s a great opportunity to start a smaller, more inclusive game with friends. This helps ensure everyone is actively involved and enjoying their playtime.

Year 6 Mothers Day Liturgy

On Friday 30 May, we warmly invite all Year 6 mothers or guardians to our Year 6 Mother’s Day Liturgy. Please note that numbers are restricted to mothers / guardians, however in the event of a mother being unable to attend, another significant female is most welcome.

Please refer to the invitation emailed on 7 May for further information.

Primary Years Disco

The wait is over! Our Primary Years Disco returns for students in Years 5 and 6 from Iona College and invited schools on Friday 13 June from 6.30-8.30pm in Oblate Hall.

Tickets:  $10 per student and must be pre-purchased via Trybooking.
Students must show identification to gain entry to the Disco.Ticket numbers are limited and each school has a predetermined allocation of tickets for this event. Parents/guardians are welcome to contact Iona College directly for further advice if this allocation is exhausted.

For further information and to purchase tickets, visit the Trybooking link below:

Parent/guardian volunteers for the Disco

We will require plenty of help from our parent body on the night. Please note that all volunteers must be registered Iona College volunteers. Duties will include door and ticketing/registrations, canteen, parking attendants, cloak area supervision, security/roaming and first aid.

If you are interested in volunteering, but haven’t completed the Volunteer Expression of Interest form, please do so via the link below by Friday 16 May (don’t forget to select ‘Primary School’ as your area of interest).

Further information will be emailed to registered ‘Primary School’ volunteers regarding how they can sign up to assist in the coming weeks.

Welcome Back Mr Holmes

Next week, we warmly welcome back Mr Holmes. While he may miss exploring the stunning landscapes of Queensland, we are certainly looking forward to his return to Iona.

During Weeks 4 and 5, I will be taking two weeks of parental leave to spend precious time with my newborn. I’m grateful for the support of the community during this special time and look forward to returning in Week 6.

 Mr Brendan Allen
Acting Dean of Primary Years