Regardless of the complexities of this year, our school and staff have remained focused on providing a ‘world of opportunities’ for all students at Foxwell.

This has included the many extra-curricular activities that students have engaged in, but most importantly it has been our relentless focus on ensuring ‘success’ for all of our students. At Foxwell State Secondary College, when we refer to success, it is our students developing strong relationships, connecting, contributing and gaining fulfilment by flourishing academically, personally, socially and emotionally.

Through our Inclusive Education focus, we actively ensure that teachers know and understand each of their students, and intentionally cater for their unique needs. This can include extending and challenging students in their learning, sporting or creative pursuits, or providing support and intervention in both the academic and social areas.

At the upcoming P & C Meeting, our parents and community members will have another opportunity to provide feedback around our definition of ‘success’ and how we are progressing in catering for the needs of all learners. I encourage parents to join the meeting to have your say.

We are very proud of our school culture, and the ‘vibe’ parents, visitors, students and staff speak about as they discuss our school culture and environment. We intentionally focus on ensuring our school is a safe, supportive and inclusive school and the feedback from various stakeholders acknowledges our success in these areas. We greatly appreciate the positive feedback, however we also value the suggestions made, as we are always looking for ways to further improve.

Please don’t wait for a survey to have your say. If you wish to make suggestions please feel free to email admin@foxwellssc.eq.edu.au. In Week 4 of Term 4 our school will undergo the Foundation Year School Review by the Department’s Education Improvement Branch. During this review, staff, students, parents and community members can reflect on our successes and next steps in our school journey.

Our school focusses on ensuring ‘deep learning outcomes’ for our students. With our purposefully connected curriculum we observe our students developing not only their knowledge but also their capacity to think critically and creatively, learn how to more effectively collaborate and communicate, and how to contribute through an understanding of character and local and global citizenship.

Our ‘worlds’ are not simply a clever or fun way to name our subjects. Our Worlds are carefully developed units of learning that align to the Australian Curriculum.

Although the learning areas are connected through teaching and learning to enhance our students’ deep learning outcomes, all students will continue to be assessed and reported on across the eight individual learning areas.

If parents want more detailed information, please contact Ms Zana Schroeder (Deputy Principal). Through ongoing conversations with our students and teachers, we can see the significant benefits to our students' self-understanding, knowledge, competency and connection.

Official School Opening 

Next Friday, 11^th September is a momentous day for our school community. Education Minister Grace Grace will officially open our school at the ceremony. Arrival at 9.15am for a 9.45am start in our Sports Performance Centre.

As previously detailed, we are limited to 50 parents/community guest in our audience (must book online for a seat), however we will also Livestream the event from our Facebook page.

COVID-19  –  Safety and wellbeing

We continue to monitor the changing situation across Queensland in relation to COVID-19 and assure all parents should any infection become known in our school community, weill provide advice immediately. Some very important reminders to parents and students: Ensure hand hygiene, stay home if you are sick & do not share food and drinks with friends

(We have become aware that some students share food and drinks with friends and classmates. This is not an appropriate practice and will not be condoned by our school staff.)  

There will be no class ‘parties’ or sharing of food and we ask that parents do not send in birthday cakes or other shared items at this time).

We appreciate your understanding, as we all work together to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community.

 

Until next time,

Mrs Kym Amor