Horsham College Newsletter

Principal's Report

Mr. Rob Pyers | Principal

Year 12 Results

2022 VCE Results for our students will be sent out to students on Monday 13th December. The College community wishes all of our students receiving an ATAR the very best.

The College Careers team will be on hand to support students from Monday with support if preferences for University and or TAFE need to be changed.

 

The College will celebrate the student’s success at the Graduation-Valedictory Dinner on Friday 16th December.

 

End of Year Awards Ceremony

Our end of year awards ceremony for students in Years 7-11 will be held on Wednesday December 14th in the College Central Courtyard under the shade sails. It is a great night to celebrate the success of our students and staff in 2022.

 

I look forward to seeing as many members of our community there as possible during this busy time of the year.

 

The Year 7-11 Awards Ceremony will begin at 7.00pm.

 

Year 7 Transition

On Tuesday December 13th Horsham College will host its 2023 Year 7 students for the ‘Statewide Transition day’  This is an exciting day for the students and staff at the College as the students have a further taste of secondary life before starting in 2023. A very big thank you to Ms. Heather Deayton, Mr. Ben Murphy, Ms. Susan McKenry, Ms. Millie Down, Ms. Bonita O’Brien and Ms. Bridie Feehan for their work in arranging the transition and ensuring the day is successful for all students.

 

The College has invested heavily again in ensuring there is a high level of support and assistance for students in 2023 and we are looking forward to all of our Year 7’s having a great year under new Assistant Principal Mr. Shannon Argall.

 

Newsletter - Thank You Lisa

I would like to thank our Communications and Publicity Officer Lisa Hobbs for her work on the newsletter this year.  Lisa’s coordination, management of and patience in managing the intake of reports, editing and publishing has again been critical in making sure this important part of the College communication works properly.  Thanks Lisa.

 

Thank You and Farewell

At this time of the year, we always unfortunately need to bid farewell to staff who are looking to undertake the next stage of their career and/or personal life.

 

I would like to acknowledge and thank the following staff for their time and efforts in teaching students and families, working with colleagues and representing the College in the community:

  • Ms. Caroline O’Donnell - Brauer College
  • Mr. Paul Webster - Warrnambool College
  • Ms. Sam Webster - Emmanuel College
  • Mr. Rob Oliver - Coburg High School
  • Ms. Victoria McCann - St Brigid’s College
  • Ms. Dom Limgenco – St. Dominic’s Priory College, North Adelaide
  • Ms. Mary McCarthy – Coburg High School

I would in particular like to thank and acknowledge Ms. Caroline O’Donnell and Mr. Paul Webster two members of our Leadership Team who are leaving the College to move to Warrnambool schools for their leadership and support.  A large part of our success as a College has been because of your commitment and innovation and your legacy at this College is one you both can be truly proud of.

 

We also have a number of staff taking leave for the next 12 months and we wish them well on their travels and personal journeys:

  • Ms. Asha Davidson
  • Mr. Daniel Taylor
  • Ms. Hana Ziabari
  • Ms. Liz Klinge
  • Ms. Jen Brown
  • Ms. Nellie Op de Coul – Semester 1
  • Mrs. Bev Pyers
  • Ms. Kerry Thomas
  • Mrs. Judi Landwehr

I would again say thank you to these staff for being a part of our College and wish them all the best for the future.

 

Merry Xmas and Safe Holidays

I would like to on behalf of the College Staff and Leadership Team say thank you to our entire College community for your work and commitment to the College in 2022. 

 

In particular I would like to thank my amazing PA Judi Landwehr for keeping me looking semi organised, Melissa Trudel for stepping into the Finance Manager’s role this year and doing a fantastic job and Laetitia Livingstone for your work throughout the busiest staffing recruitment period we have had since I arrived at the College.

 

It would also be remiss for me not to acknowledge my brilliant Principal Class team of Bridie Feehan and Adam Ross, Louise Amor, Melissa Twaddell, Liam Offer and Meg Woolford and our School Council Executive of Rowan Smith, Anthony Schache and Shaun Casey.  Your commitment to this College is inspiring and your friendship and guidance to me immeasurable. 

 

I would also like to thank my wife Charlotte and children Elite, Che, Eamon and Rian and my Mum Bev.  Your support and encouragement to do this job has not been without cost and I love and appreciate you all for allowing me to continue to follow my passion.

 

It has been amazing year full of challenges and success and I am looking forward to 2023 and the opportunity it will undoubtedly provide.

 

I hope and wish all have a very Merry Christmas with family and loved ones and please be safe.

 

PS:  A Quick reminder - 2023 Start of school Dates

  • Year 7 and 12 – Monday January 30th 2023
  • Rest of School – Tuesday January 31st 2023

Please note VCE VM  classes will begin on Monday January 30th for VCE VM Year 12 students.  Student/Parents /guardians and Teachers meetings to discuss learning plans and expectations for 2023 prior to classes commencing will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday. Year 11 VCE VM students will begin classes on Thursday February 2nd 2023.