Dear Families,

It has been a busy and productive time at Charles Weston School as teachers prepare student reports, which will be sent home in Week 10. We are also in the final stages of preparation for our school musical, Porridge. We’re excited to share this special performance with you on Thursday, 3 July at 9:30am in the school hall. Families are warmly invited to attend and celebrate the students' hard work and creativity.

Staffing Update

At the end of this term, our valued Building Services Officer (BSO), Paul Dean, will be retiring. We are incredibly grateful for Paul's contributions to our school and wish him all the very best in his retirement.

Following a successful recruitment process, we are pleased to announce that John Cleary has been appointed as our new BSO. John brings experience in facilities management and construction, and we look forward to welcoming him to our team. John will begin with us on Monday, 24 June, to allow time for a thorough handover with Paul.

We are also delighted to announce that Jemma O’Brien has been appointed as Deputy Principal following our recent recruitment process. Jemma brings over 10 years of leadership experience in the International Baccalaureate (IB), including six years as a PYP Coordinator. She also has a strong background in early childhood education and a deep commitment to cultural integrity.

Jemma will officially join us on the first day of Term 3. I am sure you will join me in warmly welcoming her to the Charles Weston School community.

Student-Led Conferences

We look forward to connecting with families during Week 1 of Term 3 for our Student-Led Conferences. These conferences provide students with an opportunity to reflect on their learning from Semester One, share what they are proud of, and set goals for the term ahead.

We strongly encourage all families to attend. This is a valuable time to understand your child’s learning progress, ask questions about how to support learning at home, and gain insights into their approaches to learning—including research, thinking, communication, self-management, and social skills.

You will receive an email shortly with details about how to book your conference time.

Pupil Free Day – Term 3

A friendly reminder that Monday, 21 July, the first day of Term 3, is a pupil-free day across the ACT. This provides teachers with dedicated time for planning and professional learning.

Wishing you and your family a safe and relaxing school holiday. I look forward to seeing you after the break.

Warm regards,
Laurel