TOOLEYBUC Central School is supportive of student lead consultation when it comes to change within the school community, and this year’s student representative council will feature new members from grades 3 to 6.
School principal Melanie Wait said the 116-student school was proactive in empowering students to take leadership roles and recently presented school captains, junior leaders and senior leaders to their peers.
“SRC has been instrumental in implementing changes and new ideas into our school over many years,” Ms Wait said.
“They support the breakfast program and lunchtime activities and are there to provide a voice to all students about improvements the school community can make.”
The school has made a busy start to 2024, already taking part in many community-based activities and engaging with other schools.
District swimming sports, netball, football and cricket tournaments were just some of the sporting events the school attended.
They also took part in the Clean Up Australia community-based initiative where students got out with other community members to remove litter.
A highlight was a visit by Indigenous educator Imparja Pettit, who spent time with the primary school children talking about Aboriginal culture and showed them artefacts.
He also gave a display of his didgeridoo playing which was a huge joy to all according to Ms Wait.
“It was a wonderful opportunity to hear Imparja play the didgeridoo but also a great complement to our Year 7 and 8 music program, where students are studying cultural music,” she said.
Tooleybuc Central School also offers diverse curriculum options including learning for high-potential and gifted students.
This allows for students to select a passion project from options including bike repair safety and education, health and fitness, arts and crafts and journalism.
“At Tooleybuc Central School, we are focused on providing opportunities that build the potential of our students at the point of needs,” Ms Wait said.
“We offer a range of different activities that help students to find their passion area outside of our regular curriculum.
“This is geared towards helping students discover what could be a future career.”
Ms Wait said the school had everything students need to be successful in education and wellbeing.
“I am very pleased with the strong start to the year demonstrated by our students, staff and the wider community,” she said.
“We would welcome anyone who would like to know more to have a chat with us by phoning the school and booking a personalised tour.”
