Dear Families,

Firstly, how wonderful it is to be back with our wonderful students, staff and families. I did miss you all very much while I was on leave. I am sincerely grateful to Mr Perry Trattos who lead the school with enthusiasm and zest over Term 3. I know Perry was immensely proud to serve this incredible school community and will hold dear the relationships forged over his time here. I believe the school is better for his time here and thankful for the positive impact he made in such a short time. I also acknowledge our exceptional senior leadership team, teaching and non-teaching staff who progressed our school strategic plan, ensuring the wellbeing and educational progress of our children. I look forward to meeting up with you all again over the coming weeks.

For the majority of our families to know your children are expertly cared for and educated during the school day is comfort and reassurance enough. What some may not know is the professional reputation that Yeronga State School holds within the educational community. YSS for many years has been an active member of the Curiosity and Powerful Learning (CPL) coalition of schools. We engage in professional collaboration with Craigslea, Nundah, Indooroopilly, Fig Tree Pocket, Amberley and Graceville State Schools on a regular basis throughout the school year. CPL is our informing framework for school improvement, pedagogical practice and student engagement in learning. It is informed by four whole school theories of action. These are;

• prioritise high expectations and authentic relationships
• emphasise inquiry focused teaching
• adopt consistent teaching protocols
• adopt consistent learning protocols

As a coalition of schools we work together to lift the performance of each of our schools through professional collaboration, collective efficacy, regular classroom visits, collegial observation and feedback. Our collective vision is to prepare our students to be agentic learners and globally competent citizens who make a positive difference to the world. At the heart of this is curiosity! What are you curious about? What sparks in you a sense of wonder and awe! What thinking might you share with your child that builds a culture of curiosity in the home?

The school fence has now been constructed. Yet to be completed is the automation and timing of gate opening and closing times. I will communicate the changes as soon as possible. It is sad that the historical community access to the school grounds will cease outside of school hours once this has been finalised, however I know you understand that the safety of our children and staff and families whilst attending school is our priority. We will continue to do what we can to make these changes in consideration of all stakeholders Authorised access such as before and after school activities and events will continue outside of school hours of course.

Have a wonderful week,

Eunice