Principal Changes
I’d like to inform the community that this will be my final term at Captains Flat Public School. I was recently appointed Principal of Goulburn North Public School, and I will begin this new stage of my career at the commencement of the 2023 academic school year. However, I have also decided to take some long service leave in the final few weeks of 2022, to visit family and friend up north that I have been unable to see since the commencement of the Covid crisis. I will finish my time at Captains Flat Public School at the end of Week 8, Thursday 1 December.
Fiona Senior-Conroy, Director Education Leadership for the Queanbeyan School Network, will appoint an interim Principal at the end of 2022. She is also hoping to complete the new appointment of a new principal during term 4, which will enable the new principal to commence at Captains Flat Public School from the beginning of 2023.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as Principal of Captains Flat Public School. I’d like to thank you all for your support and dedication to the school. The school is truly a great place to work and learn. I leave with established plans in place that are reflective of the students’ and community needs to ensure continuity of learning will continue. The current School Improvement Plan is well developed and reflective of the learning journey that the school has been working towards for several years. We have established clear learning directions and created an environment that has plenty of resources to ensure our students get every opportunity to learn successfully.
I will miss the staff, students, and community at Captains Flat Public School. You all hold a special place in my heart. I cannot wait to hear about all your future successes.
Additional Term 4 Staff Changes and Adjustments
- Karen Mackintosh, our School Administration Manager, will take long Service Leave from the beginning of Week 3 and will return to work at CFPS at the commencement of the 2023 academic year. Mrs Tammy Lawler, the School Administration Manager at Bredbo PS, will relieve one day a week on Mondays during this time.
- Mr Mark Palmer will return to Captains Flat PS on Thursdays. He will resume his General Assistant workaround the school.
- Mr Russell McKinley, who relieved for Mark Palmer during his absence, will move into a classroom support role from Tuesdays to Thursdays. He brings a wealth of experience to the school from his work in this capacity built from 17 years supporting students at Queanbeyan High School.
- The Grey Group will no longer operate as a stand-alone group. Students in this group will commence full integration into Green and Gold Groups with plenty of support.
Wall of Welcome
We are continuing to build our "Wall of Welcome". If you would like to share the traditional welcome of your cultural background please share your details on our Survey at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/98N6978
Kindergarten Orientation 2023
Our Kindergarten Orientation Program commenced last week. We had 11 bright eyed students come and visit our school. They had an amazing first visit. We look forward to seeing them again in the coming weeks.
Questacon Excursion
The school is heading off to Questacon for an amazing day of Science with our friends from Michelago PS. Permission notes have been sent home already. Please return your permission notes as soon as possible. Payments can me made via the school website in the 'Make A Payment' tab.
Halloween Event
Our Halloween school event will be held on Monday 31 October (4th Week of Term). All students are encouraged to dress up in their favourite spooky outfit for the day. Students will participate in a day of traditional Halloween Activities with an end of day spooky disco. Photos will follow on Facebook.
