Term 4 staffing update

Teachers on leave and returning

This term, we wish some staff members well on periods of extended leave, and welcome back others from a well-earned break.

Ms Aurelie Charenton is commencing a period of leave. We thank Aurelie for her work in Humanities and French throughout this year. Aurelie will be replaced by Ms Kari Marenette who was with us in Term 3.

Ms Shirley Barbara will be on leave in Term 4 and was here over the holidays with her VCE drama classes preparing for their final assessments. Shirley’s classes will be covered by Ms Tric O’Heare who is returning from leave.

Our ‘Young Leaders to China’ students head off on Oct 15th for 7 weeks’ immersion experience. Ms Liz Lenthall will be accompanying our students. Her classes will be covered by Ms Holly Inglis.

As well as Ms Tric O’Heare, we also welcome back from leave Ms Sarah Green, Ms Leah Downey, Ms Eva O’Hehir and Mr Danny Leondidis.

Staff professional learning - student free day 20 October

The learning and development of staff is a priority for Northcote High School. Throughout the year we provide a comprehensive professional learning program for staff, in addition to the study, reading, research and other professional engagements that individuals undertake in relation to their subject areas and specialist interests. This year, teachers have been undertaking professional learning through an action research approach, in 'teacher enquiry' teams. On October 20, a student-free day, these teams will be sharing their findings with colleagues. We will also commence the first whole-staff training for the Respectful Relationships initiative, of which we are a lead school.