01 Feb 2018
It is my pleasure to welcome everyone back to Flinders Public School for another great year of learning!
Teachers are recharged and full of enthusiasm to take on the year with your children and to provide an excellent curriculum of learning. I have noticed the excitement in the students this week as they ‘catch up' with friends, swap holiday stories and reconnect with their 2017 classroom teacher/s.
I would like to extend a warm welcome to the new families who are joining our school this year with a particularly BIG welcome to the newest and youngest members of our school community, the 2018 Kindergarten cohort. Kindergarten students have been visiting this week to undertake their Best Start Assessments and will formally commence school this Friday.
This year, we have a brand new staff member joining our teaching team. We would like to welcome Mrs Melanie Ramos to Flinders Public School. Mrs Ramos joins us from Shell Cove Public School and brings a wide repertoire of teaching and extra curricular skills to our school. We look forward to having Mrs Ramos share her expertise with the staff and students here at Flinders.
We also have another familiar face rejoining us this year. Mr Peter Tarasenko is back from Colorado, USA! I know the staff, students and families are eager to hear about Mr T's ‘American Adventure.' Welcome back Mr T!
Mrs Lyn Anderson has extended her leave for the duration of Term 1, 2018. Mrs Lisa Dewhurst will continue to work in the Deputy Principal role during this time.
Finally, Mr Greg Wells will be undertaking a Principal School Leadership role with the Department of Education for the duration of 2018. During this time, I will be relieving in the Principal role. I sincerely look forward to working closely with the Flinders community during this time.