What a wonderful experience it was to have Her Excellency Professor The Honourable Kate Warner AC, Governor of Tasmania visit us today (photos to come - keep an eye out on our social media platforms and next weeks newsletter). Primarily her visit was to come and talk to us about our palawa kani language and cultural program. Ms Cameron, Susan and a group of our Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students talked to her about the journey we have been on in the Aboriginal education space. As well as the exciting  opportunities we are providing to all our students in learning about the palawa kani language and culture. We were also able to discuss some exciting new ideas and opportunities we hope to undertake in relation to signage, art and culture in and around our school, as well as tie into some of the initiatives with the George Town council. We hope to share with you some of these initiatives very soon!

When I walk around  the school I am filled with pride with the amazingly settled classrooms and learning that is already well underway. Students, teachers, staff and parents should all feel as proud because it is a combined effort and focus that allows this to occur. All the visitors that come to our school talk of the lovely “feel” and how polite and kind the children are. This doesn’t happen by chance, and we all have to continue to build this culture of learning and belonging.

Finally, tomorrow is Ms Cameron’s last day before she takes maternity leave. We wish her all the best on the next  adventure she is about to undertake!