Our New School Values
Last term, our school community has been involved in an exciting and important process to review the values that will guide Regency Park Primary School into the future. As we begin implementing our School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) framework, we wanted to ensure that our values continue to reflect what is most important to our students, staff and families. We know that while schools evolve over time, our values remain at the heart of who we are, shaping the way we learn and treat one another every day.
The review process began with staff workshops, where four overarching sentiments emerged that captured the behaviours, attitudes and culture we aspire to see across our school. From these, possible sets of values were developed and shared with our entire community. We were delighted to receive thoughtful feedback from staff, families and students.
Following the consultation process, we are pleased to announce our new Regency Park Primary School values:
Respect – treating others with kindness, fairness and consideration through our words and our actions.
Personal Excellence – always trying your best and being proud of your effort.
Responsibility – taking pride in our actions and ownership of the choices we make.
Courage – being brave enough to try, speak up, or do the right thing.
These values represent our shared commitment to creating a school where everyone feels valued, supported and inspired to succeed. They reflect our belief that we all have a role to play in building a positive, inclusive and high-expectation learning community.
Over the coming months, we will work together to bring these values to life. Students will explore what each value looks like in the classroom, in the playground and within our wider community. As part of our SWPBS implementation, these values will become the foundation for teaching, recognising and celebrating the positive behaviours that help every child thrive.
We sincerely thank our students, families and staff for their engagement throughout this process. Your feedback has helped shape the values that will guide Regency Park Primary School for many years to come.
100 Days Of Prep
Last week, Regency Park Primary School proudly celebrated a wonderful milestone… our Prep students reaching 100 days of school!
We congratulate all of our Prep students on this exciting achievement. In just 100 days, they have shown incredible growth in their learning, independence and confidence. The enthusiasm they bring to the classroom each day has been wonderful to see.
The day was filled with fun and celebration. Students came dressed in creative outfits, with many wearing T-shirts decorated with 100 items, while others arrived looking as though they had aged 100 years (including our teachers!)
Throughout the day, students engaged in 100-themed learning activities before dancing their hearts out at a special silent disco. The celebrations concluded with a guard of honour from their Year 5 buddies, creating a memorable finish to the day.
Well done, Preps! We are incredibly proud of everything you have achieved in your first 100 days at Regency Park Primary School!
Regency Park Meets Some Of Our Future Students
Mrs Krawczyk was excited to take some Year 4 students to visit the children at Mariemont Kindergarten as part of our transition program.
Professional Learning For Staff
Our Student-Free Day last week was certainly put to good use, with our whole staff coming together to continue progressing our school priorities.
We commenced the day working with our regional Occupational Therapist from the Student Support Services team, exploring sensory regulation strategies, including brain breaks that help alert and calm our learners so they are ready to engage in learning.
The day also included professional learning focused on reading comprehension, a review of our instructional approach to mathematics, and the development of consistent whole-school expectations as part of our School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) rollout.
One of the greatest strengths of the day was the expertise within our own staff. Many team members led professional learning in their areas of expertise, generously sharing their knowledge and supporting the continued growth of their colleagues. I am incredibly grateful for the openness, professionalism and commitment of our staff, whose willingness to learn from one another continues to strengthen the work we do for every child, every opportunity.
Fidget Tools vs Fidget Toys
Please take a moment to read our Assistant Principal, Kylie Middlemiss’ article in this week’s newsletter. One of the areas we have recently clarified as a staff is the use of fidget tools in the classroom. When used appropriately, fidget tools can support students to remain calm, self-regulated and focused, enabling them to listen, attend and participate in learning. Effective fidget tools generally do not require visual attention and are not distracting to the student or those around them.
As many families will have noticed, fidget toys have grown in popularity. While many of these toys are engaging and appealing, they can also become a distraction from learning rather than a support for it. Over the coming weeks, teachers will be discussing with students what makes a suitable classroom fidget and the purpose these tools serve. We appreciate your support in helping your child select fidget tools that are appropriate for use in the classroom and that promote, rather than distract from, learning.
Industrial Action
Thank you to our families who adjusted their day to accommodate the strike action. We continue to be incredibly appreciative of the support of our community, and we are hopeful that an agreement will be reached shortly. In the meantime, any communication regarding industrial action will be provided through Compass.
Parent, Teacher Student Conferences
We hope you found this opportunity valuable to meet with your child’s teacher alongside your child, hearing them reflect on their learning progress, share what they are most proud of, and discuss their next steps for learning. These conversations are an important part of strengthening the partnership between home and school, ensuring we continue to work together to support every child’s growth and success.
Every Child. Every Opportunity.
With courage and commitment,
Allyson Kocaj
Principal