Principal's Perspective
Well here we are, half way through Term 1 and isn’t time flying by.
It is great to see things slowly returning to normal with a number of Clubs up and running and parents able to attend Breakfast Club.
Before and After School Play
Parents are reminded that the Megatoy and the Nature Play are out of bounds before school. The Nature Play is also out of bounds after school however we are happy for parents to supervise students to play on the Megatoy or on the Junior Oval. Please note that gates and toilets will be locked from 3.30pm.
Parents are required to follow current Government health advice regarding COVID protocols relating to social distancing and good hygiene.
Parking
Now that the Child and Parent Centre, Arbor Grove is up and running we request that parents and caregivers avoid parking in the bays clearly marked for the Child and Parent Centre. This will ensure that CPC staff and parents from across the Ellenbrook area accessing the CPC, many of whom will have prams and young children to manage, are able to park safely.
School Board
The Board is formed with the fundamental purpose of enabling parents and members of the community to engage in activities that are in the best interests of students and will enhance the education provided by the school.
The Arbor Grove Primary School Board consists of 9 members
- The Principal
- 3 Staff
- 2 Community members
- 3 Parents
The 2021 School Board is
| Mrs Michelle Foster | Co-Chair | Community Member |
| Mr Jason Maloney | Co-Chair | Parent |
| Mrs Fiona Lee | Community Member | |
| Mr Glen Purdy | Principal | |
| Mr Brendan Wood | Parent | |
| Mrs Shannon Abbott | Parent | |
| Ms Alda Costa | Staff | |
| Mrs Kareena Nelson | Staff | |
| Mrs Deb Holt | Staff |
Key Functions of the Board
The Board has the following key functions:
- establishing and reviewing from time to time, the school’s objectives, priorities and general policy directions;
- to assist in the planning of financial arrangements necessary to fund those objectives, priorities and directions;
- evaluating the school’s performance in achieving them;
- formulating codes of conduct for students at the school;
- to promote the school in the community;
- to note the school’s Funding Agreement
Attendance
Whilst we would like every student to be here every day it is essential that when children get sick that they remain at home. The following table outlines the long term reduction in learning, frequent absences create.
