Dear Franklin Primary School Community, 

As we bring 2024 to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on the achievements and efforts of everyone who has contributed to making this year a success. To our incredible staff, thank you for your dedication, hard work, and passion for educating and nurturing our students. To our students, your enthusiasm, growth, and resilience continue to inspire us every day. To our parents, carers, and the broader community, your unwavering support and involvement in our school’s journey are deeply appreciated. 

Looking ahead to 2025, we recognize that change is a part of growth. While there may still be some adjustments to staffing before the new year begins, I am delighted to officially welcome Mr. Tom Davidson to Franklin Primary School. Mr. Davidson will be teaching our Year 1/2 class on Fridays, and I know he will be a wonderful addition to our team. 

At the same time, we bid a heartfelt farewell to several valued staff members. Ellen Wood, Grace Watson, Alice Morgan, and Kathryn Wood will be moving on to new opportunities. Their contributions to Franklin have been significant, and they will be greatly missed. We wish them every success in their future endeavours. 

A reminder that the school will be open for uniform sales and communication during the week before students return, starting Monday, 27 January. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out during this time. 

Thank you once again for a fantastic year. I look forward to seeing you all in 2025 and continuing to work together to create a positive and enriching environment for our students. 

Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season. 

Warm regards, 

James Milne, Principal Franklin Primary School 

Dear Families,

2024 has been another year of growth and rich learning opportunities for students at Franklin Primary School. With our focus on Reading, we are seeing very pleasing results across the board and will continue to work hard in 2025 to ensure that students receive the best possible reading instruction to develop their knowledge and skills even further.

To do this, we will continue our focus on explicit Reading instruction, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) for Reading, and ensure that every child receives the required curriculum, pedagogy and assessment practices that they need.

Thank you again for your support this year, and I hope that all members of our school community have a relaxing and enjoyable break over summer.

See you in 2025.

Warm regards,

Nick de Tarczynski

FRANKLIN PRIMARY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION UPDATE

And just like that 2025 school year is just days away from ending! I would like to express my thanks to the Executive Committee, Immi Mitchell, Amanda Lovell, Heidi van der Reest, and the general members of Ben Rainer, Jenny Magno, Alex Frusher and Kylie McFarlane. who have worked assiduously for the Association over the last year and without them the Association would fall over. Further a huge thankyou to Ella, Leanne and Jenny for their support with the association.

I would also like to pass on thanks from the Association to the parents and friends who have helped out at events that have been held over the term and also, throughout the year. Without the Association and volunteers, the events that the parents and students have come to enjoy and look forward too are not possible.

Below is an update on the things the Association has been doing in front of and behind the scenes.

If you think of something that the school or students need, have an idea or suggestion, no matter how big or small, please reach out to myself or another committee member and it can be raised at the next meeting. Because at the end of the day it is your ideas that make the difference.

AGM

The Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 17^th March 2025 at 3pm. All positions on the Committee are open for election. Nomination forms will be sent home in February 2024.

Join the Franklin Primary School Association in 2024!!

Would you like to connect with other parents and school staff to identify opportunities for improvement at FPS? Do you like assisting with fundraising events? Interested in reviewing policies and making a positive impact in your child’s school?

Everyone knows what an amazing job the Association and volunteers do for our school, but the reality is without them the things like BBQs, disco, fundraising would just not happen.

The Association desperately needs more people to join the team. All parents of students of the school are automatically members of the Association, however we need people to actually attend meetings and volunteer for the events.

Meetings are held on average every 6 weeks and you can bring your children along. Please have a think about how you can make a difference by simply volunteering a few hours of your time, trust me the children will thank you for it.

Message our page, drop your details into the school office or the Chair Jess Watson by email with your email address and we will be in touch in early 2025!

WHAT HAVE WE DONE IN 2024?

The following is a list of things the Association has completed over the last year.

Purchased the sports tops

Colour run BBQ

Mother’s Day breakfast

Father’s Day breakfast

Purchased the mother’s days gifts

Purchased the Father’s Day gifts

Reviewed school fees

Completed audit requirements

Moved to TEAMS for communication

Moved to internet banking

Completed ABN requirements

Easter raffle

Purchased fairy doors and sandpit toys

Purchased chapter decodables

Contributed $500 towards grade 6 leavers jumpers

Quiz night

Quiz night raffle

Disco

Attended the school budget presentation

Completed the external school review

School athletics BBQ

Christmas raffle

Contributed funds towards buses for athletics carnival

MEGA CHRISTMAS RAFFLE WINNERS:

WOW! What an amazing community we have. The Christmas Raffle donations have hit the 5K mark!!!! I would like to make a note to the business and people who have donated.

SPONSORS

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

I would like to make a special mention of Glendevie Orchards who kindly donated boxes of apples for the students to enjoy at the athletics carnival.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOK

The Franklin Primary School Association is fundraising with the Entertainment Book!

Our school receives 20% of every membership sold - which is a great fundraiser!

There are loads of discounts available with the membership - including 4% off Woolworths gift cards (so you can save on everyday grocery shopping!), Big W, JB-Hi Fi, Wish Cards, Rebel Sports, Supercheap Auto. There are also heaps of discounts on activities and dining/take away places including Village Cinemas, Banjos Bakery and lots more!

You can see offers available on this link https://www.entertainment.com.au/offers#offers. 

Memberships can also be purchased for interstate areas - so why not buy one for your family or friends, or send them the link to support our school :) 

To order your membership just click this link; 

 https://au.entdigital.net/orderbooks/2s40418?fbclid=IwAR2d3lLiolPb3MRx6MWK9prIJdpe1CJu-ni0d8J7aRhqfLh7SIWynNKYVfs

which will take you to the join now page. Select Franklin Primary School membership page. 

FACEBOOK

For those that are new to the school or social media, the School Association operates a Facebook Page titled: “FRANKLIN PRIMARY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION”.  

Please ensure you answer the group questions upon your request to join the page, so we keep the page to school parents and guardians.

I encourage all parents and guardians to join as it’s a great place to see updates, information and news regarding Franklin Primary School. Please note that this page will not print personal information pertaining to students, and does not override information provided by the Department of Education, the School or a student’s teacher.

If you have any questions or concerns prior to the next meeting then please do not hesitate to contact me or one of the other committee members.

Jessica Watson – jess_watson82@yahoo.com.au or 0407 880 287

THANKYOU

Finally, on a personal note I would like to advise that I will be stepping down from the role as Chair and as a committee member. I have felt privileged to have held the role and been an active member of the committee for the past few years. My role has been made easy with the support from the committee members, parents and school community.

Thanks, and I hope you and your family have a wonderful and safe Christmas and New Year holiday and a fantastic 2025.

Jessica Watson

The Colour Fun Run went off with a great splash of colour and fun had by all.

Our Year Six Leavers had a wonderful last day making lifelong memories!

Thanks Mr Mitchell and Staff for organising another great event.