Retirements

On behalf of the Mount View community, I would like to acknowledge the work of two of our long-term team members as they announce their retirements from full time work.

Yvonne Allen has announced that she will be retiring early in 2023 after teaching at Mount View for more than twenty years. Yvonne has most recently been one of our English as a Second Language team members. In this role she has been instrumental in supporting students from across the school as they enter their first Australian school. Yvonne’s skill and dedication has ensured that all her students settle and prosper in their education. Yvonne also has extensive experience as a classroom-based teacher who has been a guiding light to her colleagues, students and parents.

Tony Lee has been involved in many roles and forums over many years at Mount View. Initially as a parent with little ones at Appletree Kinder, then students at Mount View, Tony has always been actively involved in the life of the school. Over time he has been a School Council member and School Council President. Over the last five and half years Tony has been our Facilities Manager and in this role he has maintained the good order and safety of school’s learning environment.

We wish both of our retirees all the very best as the move into a new and exciting period in their lives.

Staff Movements

The School Leadership responsibility for management of staffing is quite significant at this time of year. Currently, all schools are experiencing greater than normal movement of staff and a shortage of teachers overall. Congratulations to all teachers who have secured promotions and transfers and we thank them for their fine service to Mount View students over the years. We also take this opportunity to welcome all those new staff members who are now joining the Mount View community. Those who are new to the school bring experience and enthusiasm to our 2023 team.

Promotions to and within Mount View

Leading Teacher (Daily Organisation) – Adam Foster (MVPS)
Leading Teacher (Curriculum) – Candace Middleditch (Currently teaching at Rivercrest College)
Leading Teacher (Professional Learning Culture) – Naomi Hoewel (Currently teaching at Jells Park PS)
Leading Teacher (Well-being and Inclusion) – Kristen Whykes (MVPS)

Appointments to Mount View

Physical Education 1.0 EFT – Casey Sykes (MVPS)
Physical Education 1.0 EFT – Nicholas Peck (MVPS)
Classroom Teacher Positions
- Aimee Williams (MVPS)
- Colleen Greenway (MVPS)
- Chloe Easton (MVPS)
- Kathryn Burman (MVPS)
- Emily McInerheney (MVPS)
- Corinne Molloy (Boronia K-12)
- Kim Davidson (Karoo PS)
- Yu-Han Chen
- Courtney Anderson

Stephanie Loh has returned to work and will work in the PE team on Tuesday and Thursday each week for the remainder of Term 4.

Promotions to Other Schools

Chris Cheverton – Assistant Principal Osborne PS
Liz Anthonisz – Learning Specialist Burwood East PS
Annie Sioras - Learning Specialist Ramlegh Park PS

Transfers to Other Schools

Oliver Johnson – Mt Eliza PS
Jessica Deer – Barton PS
Joshua Kamoen – Mt Scopus
Emily Zajc – Essex Heights PS
Rhiannon Hill – Oakleigh South PS
Jack Blyth- Birmingham PS
Karen Van Buuren – Aurora School
Joshua Hewett – Gardenvale PS

Leave to Pursue Other Roles

Joanna Daffy – Disability Service/Individual Care

Maternity Leave

Rebecca Connolly
Vanessa Ng

Facilities Manager

Andrew Norman – Facilities Manager

Positions to be filled

Two classroom teacher positions
School Educational Psychologist

Planning for 2023

Planning processes for 2023 are continuing with the teachers now working together to form class group for next year. The educational needs of all students, consideration of students’ friendships and some of the parent feedback and request are all taken into account in this process. Class group for 2023 will be announced on Friday 16th December and students will 'Meet the Teacher' on Monday 19th December.

Instrumental Music Thursday 1 December

An Instrumental Music recital was held in the Staffroom on Thursday, 1 December. Well done to all students who enjoyed performing for their family and friends. Thank you to our team of instrumental music teachers who have created a great program for our students.

Sports Awards Night Thursday 1 December

Congratulations to all students from across the school who received awards for their individual and team sporting successes in 2022. Thank you also to the PE Team and the parent supporters who have created so many opportunities for the students throughout the year.

Student End of Year Reports

The Student End of Year Reports have been written by the teachers and they are now in the editing phase. Once this has completed the reports will be ready for publication Friday, 9 December at 3 pm.

School Council

The December meeting of School Council will be held on Tuesday, 21 December in Fedele’s Restaurant starting at 6:45 pm. On behalf of the Mount View community, I would like to that all parent and employee members of School Council who have given their support so freely to the school for the benefit of the students.

Glenn Butler

Principal

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