Dear Families,

Firstly, I would like to introduce myself to the Zuccoli Primary School community. My name is Ben McCasker and I am delighted to be leading such a strong and vibrant school. I look forward to working collaboratively with all members of our community to foster student learning through our core school values: Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Integrity and Curiosity.

A warm welcome to all our new students, families, and staff who have joined the Zuccoli Primary School community. For over five years, Zuccoli has been a place of excellence where children engage, grow and achieve. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all staff—past and present—who have played a significant role in shaping the school into what it is today.

I am also pleased to welcome back Elizabeth Andrade, who will be our Assistant Principal – Early Years (Preschool to Year 2). She will work alongside Mrs Gardner, our Assistant Principal – Primary (Years 3 to 6). We also farewell Mrs Hood, who has moved on to a new workplace. She will be greatly missed by our school community. Please join me in thanking Mrs Hood for her contributions and in wishing her all the best in her future endeavours.

The importance of student attendance cannot be overstated. Every lesson, every day, provides valuable opportunities for growth and development. I encourage all students and families to actively engage in learning and take a leading role in the vital three-way partnership between the school, students and families. If your child is unable to attend, please ensure the school is notified.

I look forward to meeting and getting to know each of you throughout the school year.

Kind regards

Ben McCasker