From the Principal’s Desk – 28th February 2019

Dear Parents

It has been a busy first term thus far and it has been lovely to hear positive feedback from parents and students and know that growth is definitely taking place.

This coming Saturday, the 2nd of March, we are having our first Open Day for 2019. The response to our marketing of this event has been incredibly positive and we are looking forward to welcoming prospective parents and students to our school. Teamwork produces positive results and I am extremely grateful to my staff, as well as some of our students, who are collaborating to promote our school on Saturday.

The Heads of the IES schools had a collaboration meeting this morning where were able to identify areas of growth in our various schools and do some benchmarking as well.

I am reminded of a quote which has always inspired me:

“Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.”
-Author unknown

As mentioned in my newsletter last week, construction of the cricket pitch commenced this week and the progress is satisfying. Unfortunately, however, due to climate and weather predictions, we have had to push back the completion date for the project. The cement is going to take longer to set than first anticipated but I am certain the wait will be well worth the end result. During the upcoming March school holidays, construction will start on the gravel parking area below the library. This will ensure that, come winter and rainy days, we all have a safe and accessible place to park.

I hope you all enjoy some wonderful family time this weekend.

Kind regards
Edna