Welcome to the final newsletter of term 1.  I would like to begin by congratulating all the students for the fantastic start to the year they have had. At Mullaloo Heights, we nurture lifelong learners by encouraging our students to be collaborative, working together to achieve success; curious, always asking questions and seeking new knowledge; and courageous, embracing challenges with confidence. We inspire them to innovate, thinking creatively to solve problems, and take ownership of their learning, showing responsibility and pride in their growth. These dispositions empower our students to strive in school and beyond! Congratulations to the Learner Disposition award recipients for Collaborate and Curious this term.

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I have had the pleasure of welcoming some remarkable students into my office, where they have proudly shared their learning achievements with me. It has also been inspiring to witness the outstanding design and technology projects taking shape throughout our school. The Kindy students had a lot of fun finding Easter Eggs this week and playing with their friends.  I invite you to enjoy this gallery showcasing the wonderful learning happening here.

Premier’s Reading Challenge

The Premier’s Reading Challenge is back and open until 27^th June 2025. This challenge is open to all students from Kindergarten to Year 12 and encourages students to sign up, log your reading  for a chance to win a prize. You can sign up here Premier's Reading Challenge - Premier's Reading Challenge

Autism Awareness Day

April 2^nd was Autism Awareness Day we encouraged the students to wear a blue T-Shirt and bring in a gold coin to support Autism Association of WA. During the week the students learnt more about Autism Spectrum Disorder and how they can support and be a good friend to those with Autism.  We also hosted a morning tea for parents with children with Autism which was a lovely way to connect and support each other.  The students raised over $240 which is a fantastic effort. Thank you all for supporting.

This term, we bid farewell to Mrs. Jacquelyn Prosper-Watson as she prepares to welcome her second child. We wish her all the best during this exciting time! In her place, we warmly welcome Mr. Rhys Sutherland as our Music Specialist for the remainder of the year. Mr. Sutherland is a highly experienced and respected Music teacher, who also teaches at Joondalup Primary School. We look forward to his contributions and know you will join us in welcoming him to the Mullaloo Heights community.

We were pleased to see a fantastic turnout at this year’s parent-teacher interviews, with 86% of parents attending. The introduction of our new booking system, along with the department’s support in closing the school for half a day, highlighted the value we place on strong communication between teachers and parents. This partnership is essential in ensuring the best possible educational outcomes for our students.

Late next term, we will be transitioning to the Department of Education’s new data management system, which will streamline student information, attendance, events, calendars, and parent notifications. More details will be shared with parents via SZapp throughout the term.

As we head into the school holidays, I wish all our families a safe and restful break and look forward to seeing you all on Monday 28^th April for Term 2.

Trudy Jones
Principal