I am continuing to work with Canada Bay Council regarding my application in Term 1, 2025 for a Crossing Supervisor to be stationed at the Victoria Avenue pedestrian crossing every day. I am hopeful this will happen very soon for our school. 

We were thankful to have Senior Constable Jim visit last week to speak with all students at morning assembly about road safety. 

I would like to thank all the students who follow the VAPS road safety guidelines every single day when they are travelling to and from our beautiful school. We are very fortunate that our school is close to so much parkland and we can enjoy riding bikes and scooters to and from school.  We are also very fortunate to have a car park that is accessible to the public. 

These are the school guidelines for students and families travelling by bike, scooter or car. 

Bikes and Scooters: 

• WALK bikes and scooters along the footpath leading out of school, either towards Victoria Avenue or towards Powell's Creek

• WALK with parents/carers along the footpath, not ahead of them

• STOP before entering the pedestrian crossing at Victoria Avenue

• LOOK both ways before crossing the road at the crossing 

• WALK your bike or scooter across the pedestrian crossing

• WEAR a helmet at all times 

Cars: 

• ALWAYS drive very slowly around the school

• LOOK OUT for children at all times when driving 

• PARK your car rear to curb in the carpark 

• BE PATIENT around the school.  Afternoon traffic usually clears within 5 minutes which is a relatively short time to wait

• CONSIDER parking further away from the school and walking in 

• ASSIST young children to get in and out of the car safely

 
Thank you to all families for helping to keep our students safe every day travelling to and from school. 

🔑 HIP Keys - Work Together

This fortnight, I have been keeping an eye out for students who are actively demonstrating the HIP Key “work together.” I have seen wonderful examples across classrooms, especially in Stage 3 where students are finalising their planning for Circus Bezerkus. Students have been collaborating, sharing ideas and supporting one another to bring their plans to life. Whether it’s helping a classmate solve a tricky problem, combining creative ideas or taking turns to lead and listen, these choices show how working together makes our school a stronger, more connected place to learn and play.

⏰On Time, Ready to Shine!

Being at school on time helps your child start the day calm, connected and ready to learn. Morning lines begin at 9:00am, so we encourage families to aim for 8:55am, before the music plays. This way, students don’t miss out on reminders, routines and the chance to feel part of our school community. Every minute matters - thank you for helping your child build great habits! 

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