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Dear parents and carers,

We understand that families travel and stay overseas during school holiday periods, often visiting relatives.  It is important to retain relationships and support extended family members.

February 28, Census Day, 2026, is an important date for schools.  The last day of February each year is the date of the student census, which determines the 2026 funding for schools.  Students not returning from the December / January summer break until March are not included in this number or the school funding formula and the school loses this important funding. The final funded enrolment number of students, on which our 2026 budgets are based, will be around 880 students, divided into 35 classes. 

Unfortunately, students absent in February and return in March due to extended family holidays mean that we lose significant government funding for these students for the whole year.  Importantly, they are also missing important learning, and this is a big concern for our school.

Please keep in mind, when planning extended overseas travel, that our students must make the most of their time at school and be present for most, if not all, of the school days and terms.

The first weeks of Term 1 each year are very important for developing social skills and friendships in the new 2026 class, and relationships with the teacher and new classmates. Curriculum learning and assessments start early in Term 1 and include learning about cyber-safety (staying safe online), school values and wellbeing programs.

Our Positive School-Wide Behaviour framework aims to prevent and address bullying by creating a positive school culture and teaching expected behaviours for students.  This commences from the start of Term 1.

Term 1 starts on Thursday, 29 January 2026 at 9.00am

Thank you for your support in this matter.

亲爱的家长和监护人：

我们理解，许多家庭会在学校假期期间出国探亲或旅游，与亲友团聚，这对于维系家庭关系、支持亲属都非常重要。

然而，请注意：2026年2月28日（星期六）是学校的全国学生普查日（Census Day）。每年2月的最后一天是全国学生统计日，这一天的在校学生人数决定了政府将在2026年给学校多少经费。

如果学生在12月/1月暑假过后直到3月份才返校，那么该学生将不会被计入该统计人数，学校也将因此失去对应的政府经费。

我们学校2026年的预算将基于约880名学生的正式注册人数，共35个班级。

如果部分学生因延长海外假期而在2月份缺席直到3月份才返校，学校将因此失去这些学生全年对应的政府资助。同时，这些学生也会错过重要的学习阶段，这对学生个人发展及学校整体教学都会带来不良影响。

因此，请各位家长在规划长时间海外旅行时务必注意——学生应尽可能全勤上课，确保出席每个学期的大部分学习时间。

每年第一学期的前几周对学生来说尤为重要，这段时间是培养社交技能、建立友谊、与新老师及新同学建立关系的关键时期。

课程学习与评估会在第一学期早期开始，包括网络安全（如何安全上网）、学校核心价值观以及学生身心健康课程。

此外，我校的“全校积极行为框架（Positive School-Wide Behaviour Framework）”也会从第一学期开始实施，旨在通过建立积极的校园文化、教授正确的行为规范来预防和应对校园欺凌。

2026年第一学期将于1月29日（星期四）开学。

感谢各位家长的理解与支持！—— 学校敬上

We are enthusiastic  about the possibilities that the future holds for our students and we know that, with your continued involvement, Glendal Primary School will continue to thrive.
Your partnership is invaluable, and together, we are shaping a brighter future for our children.  

"We, the Glendal primary school community, acknowledge the value of Aboriginal art, culture and customs as an important part of our Australian heritage.

We respect the work of the Wurundjeri people, who looked after the land we learn, create and play on today and we take responsibility for this country's future."​