Dear Families

Our recent Student-Led Conferences provided an invaluable opportunity for students to reflect on and share their learning journeys with their families. These conferences are a vital part of our commitment to fostering student agency and growth. I extend my heartfelt thanks to our dedicated staff for their thorough preparation and ongoing support, and to the families who attended and actively engaged in meaningful conversations about their children’s progress. Family engagement is crucial to student success, and I greatly appreciate all who made these evenings such a success.

At Zuccoli, resilience is one of our core school values and a vital skill we are actively teaching and modelling across all year levels. Through our High 5 Plan, students are learning how to manage challenges, respond to setbacks, and develop positive problem solving strategies. Building resilience helps children grow into confident, capable individuals who can navigate the ups and downs of life with strength and adaptability. You can support this at home by taking a few minutes each week to talk with your child about a challenge they faced and how they responded. Ask, “What did you learn from that experience?” or “What would you try differently next time?” These simple conversations can make a big difference in helping your child build emotional strength and self-awareness.

Earlier this week, we celebrated our community with a Father’s Day Breakfast, which was a wonderful occasion filled with positive energy. Around 100 attendees joined us for this special event, and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. A sincere thank you to all staff and volunteers whose hard work made this celebration so successful.

I would also like to thank the families who have been able to attend our assemblies this term. Your support is greatly valued and appreciated by both staff and students. When children receive an award, families are invited to take photos once their child comes off the stage. However, from next term, individual photos of award winners will no longer be taken by the school.

Please ensure that the school office has your current email address. Keeping your contact details up to date is essential so that you receive important communications, including student reports.

Looking ahead, I am excited to announce that swimming lessons will begin early in Term 4. Detailed information will be sent home soon, so please keep an eye out for updates. Swimming provides an excellent opportunity for students to develop water safety skills and confidence, and we encourage all families to support their children’s participation.

Next week, our much anticipated Concert Night will bring our community together for a joyful evening of music and celebration. We warmly encourage all families to attend and enjoy the performances by our talented students. This year, we have introduced a new concert structure featuring separate groupings of performances. This change allows parents to attend at specific times, enabling smoother movement and easier access to the food vans that will be on site, offering a variety of delicious options. Come hungry and ready to enjoy a festive atmosphere. To help manage traffic congestion during the concert, we kindly encourage families to walk to school if possible. This will ease parking demand and help ensure everyone arrives safely and on time.

Regards

Ben McCasker

Principal