A Message from the Principal

To the East Narrogin Primary School Community,

Welcome to Term 3, as we look forward to such events as the Netball Cup, One Big Voice, Athletics Carnival, Learning Journeys and Book Fair.

My name is Bruce Fraser, and I am looking forward to bringing my expertise and knowledge to lead your school as the Principal for Semester 2.

I acknowledge the work of Lisa Nelson, outgoing Principal, and all our past and present staff for the great work they have done and continue to do for your children.

One of my strengths is Physical Education and Sport and I will be leading those activities in the school. I will conduct lessons for the Year 1 – 6 students on Tuesdays, organise and lead the whole school events such as carnivals, and coach or support school sports teams.

I come to you with many, many years of teaching and Principal experience, as well as working outside of the Department of Education. Much of my professional time has been spent in the Wheatbelt, the Pilbara or Midwest, and I spent two years in the jungles of Indonesia running a school for a mining company.

My wife is a Nurse Practitioner in a regional town, and she is training to hike the Kokoda trail in September. I have two adult sons. One is a heavy diesel mechanic, the other studying to become a Physical Education teacher, and is currently the only West Australian representing Australia in American Flag Football.

I have a strong history in coaching Football at a high level (WAFL development squads) and a long history in Netball coaching (State League and state development squads).

I am as accessible and visible as can be around school, so feel free to say g’day or have a chat.

Please know that my number 1 priority is your children and my staff. I will not tolerate deliberate acts of violence and have already explained to our students my expectations of ‘hands and feet off’ each other or staff.

I will be encouraging good manners with my first focus on students greeting each other and adults in the school with manners.

With that said, I look forward to getting to know everyone and ensure that the ‘magic’ of East Narrogin Primary School can shine through.

Yours sincerely,

Bruce Fraser

Principal

East Narrogin Primary School