Deputy Principal

Mr Kim Forward

Crossing Supervisor

A casual position will be available from the start of the 2019 school year for a crossing supervisor at the pedestrian crossing near the Gym. This role entails 1¼ hours work each morning and afternoon during school terms. If you are interested in applying for this position, please email an expression of interest to the Deputy Principal at kforward@aitkencollege.edu.au, outlining your suitability and any relevant experience for the role.

Parenting Article

This week’s article that you can access from this newsletter is titled 'To go up to the school or not, that is the question'. This article is written by Michael Hawton from www.parentshop.com.au. The website has many resources for parents.

To go up to the school or not.pdf

Presentation Night

A reminder that Presentation Night is on Monday 10 December at 7.30pm at The Plenary, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. All students from Years 3 to 11 are expected to attend. Full details will be sent to all families later this term.

Fun Run

I have spoken at all Assemblies about the Fun Run. All students from Prep to Year 8 have brought home an information pack; older students may collect one from Reception. This year’s Fun Run on Sunday 25 November will be a great family event, so get your family’s registration forms in.

Children with Illnesses

If children are unwell, please do not send them to school; such children often present to First Aid soon after arriving at school. Please ensure that children with contagious illnesses such as gastro, viral infections and conjunctivitis are kept home as they will easily share these conditions with classmates.

Traffic

A reminder that right-turns are prohibited from the Aitken entrance into Mickleham Road during peak hours. Follow the Vic Roads sign at the entrance.

YPV 486 - failing to stop for pedestrians at the marked crossing
XPD 282 - speeding
1HV 2FW - dropping off student in the loading zone during morning peak
URE 684 - turning right at the front gate when prohibited during peak hour

Charter Bus Services - Expressions of Interest for 2019

There is the possibility of limited vacancies on some Aitken College Chartered Services for 2019. The current Craigieburn and Roxburgh Park runs have been re-structured to cover more areas. The charter runs for 2019 will therefore be:

Beveridge / Craigieburn: Beveridge, Merrifield Estate, Mickleham, Craigieburn (West side of Aitken Boulevard)
Epping / Roxburgh Park: Epping, Roxburgh Park (also including South Craigieburn)
Essendon / Airport West: Essendon, Airport West, Tullamarine, Gowanbrae, Gladstone Park, Westmeadows, Attwood
Craigieburn East: Craigieburn (East side of Aitken Boulevard), Greenvale
Strathmore: Strathmore, Oak Park, Glenroy, Broadmeadows, Greenvale
Sunbury: Sunbury via Bulla, Greenvale

If you are interested in using any of our bus services in 2019, or would like further information please contact Mrs Jane Cooke on 9333 1866 or jcooke@aitkencollege.edu.au