Dear Parents and Friends of St Kevin’s,

Welcome to the 2020 school year. All students and staff are settling in to the routines of school life following the Christmas vacation.

We particularly welcome Mrs Fiona Stretton who is teaching Year 2 and Mrs Jasmina Boudan who is teaching Year 1. Both teachers are outstanding in regard to their teaching skills, with deep knowledge and understanding of current research and best practices. They are another important addition to the quality teaching and learning team here at St Kevin’s, where our core business is ensuring that all students can achieve high standards given the right support and time.

During my time in each classroom this week, the students have been able to articulate what they are learning and why. They have also been able to identify their learning goals or pathways to success to ensure they achieve high standards in their schoolwork. This reflects an ownership on the student’s behalf, where they too, are responsible for their learning. It is one of our school rules “Be a Learner!”

On that note our school rules are:

1. Be safe
2. Be respectful
3. Be a learner

If the students follow all 3 rules then learning will be an outstanding success, friendships will blossom, and community spirit will flourish.

So may 2020 be a year of outstanding achievements for our students, guided and supported by families and teachers. It takes a village to raise a child and St Kevin’s is one awesome village school!

Enjoy the week with your beautiful children,

Mary-Anne Jennings

Principal