Principal
Welcome Back to Term 2, I hope you all had a good Easter and time to be with your families.
Grade 6 Day
Today we hosted over forty Grade 6 students from various schools including St John the Baptist Primary School in Koo Wee Rup and a number of local State Primary schools. The day is provided as part of our enrolment process and is an opportunity for both students and families to gain a greater understanding of our school in order to make the best choice to start the next phase of their educational journey.
This is a different experience from previous years when we would have over 150 students in for the day from all the Primary Schools in the area. This year we are working with smaller groups – our other Catholic Primary School partners have separate days allocated – to provide a more focused program.
The day was a great success and my thanks to Claire Cassidy, Zac Cox, and Carly Kitchingman for their organisation. Thank you as well to Chris Spencer, Ken Myors, Jon Bowman, Hamish Duckmanton, Mary Tye, and the VET Sport and Recreation students for their work during the day.
Year 7 2024 Enrolments
I would like to remind all current families that enrolment applications are due on 31 May 2023. Formal applications must be made for students for enrolment into Year 7 next year. We will accept applications after that date, but as a matter of justice, priority will be given to those who have submitted their applications on time.
School Review
We are continuing our work to prepare for the School Review which take place from Monday 19 June to Wednesday 21 June.
I did write in our last few Newsletters about the process, but in case you did not have a chance to read them below are key points about the process.
The review team will comprise Educational Consultants from the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL). Prior to the visit, the team will review data related to the areas of Catholic Identity, Religious Education, Learning and Teaching, Student Wellbeing, and Community Engagement. Additionally, they will consider our self-assessment of the College’s performance in these areas over the last four years. During their time at the College in June, the Review Team will speak with all staff, groups of students, a parent group, and our Parish Priests. Additionally, they will undertake a number of classroom visits. These interviews in conjunction with the pre-work by the Team will provide the information to write a report on our performance using the Catholic Identity and Religious Education School Improvement Tool (CIRESIT) and the National School Improvement Tool (NSIT).
Ultimately the purpose of the review is to inform the development of the College’s Strategic Plan for the next four years, 2024 to 2027.
I will continue to update you about this project as it progresses,
ANZAC Day
Thank you to our Justice Captain, Sage Anderson, who spoke at the ANZAC Requiem at the Leongatha ANZAC day ceremony on behalf of the College. Well done as well to Teagan Denbrok who participated as part of the South Gippsland Brass Band.
Thanks as well to Scott Blencowe who was present on the day representing the College.
Photo Day
Photo Day is Monday 1st May. Students need to be in full College Winter Uniform.
Staff News
Farewell to David Skelt who resigned for personal reasons at the end of last term.
Welcome Tennille Homan into the role of Student Reception in the last week of Term 1.
Welcome Daniel Isgro who will be teaching Mathematics, Science, and Biology.
Welcome Brydie Phillips who will be teaching Mathematics, Science, and Religious Education.
Welcome back Hamish Duckmanton who has returned from extended leave.
Condolences
Finally, can I please ask that you keep Anne Callahan, wife of Jack Pearce, who passed away recently as well as her family and friends in your prayers:
Eternal rest grant unto Anne, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
Sapientia Domini Docet Nos
John M Freeman