From the Assistant Principal

Safe travelling to school

Do you walk, ride or scoot to and from school?

I have been contacted by a member of our local community who was concerned by the behaviour of some of our students as they were commuting to school. This resident was sharing the footpath with our students but became anxious that they would be knocked over. The Glen Eira 5 outlines that students are expected to be respectful and to act responsibly – this includes whilst travelling to and from school.

To receive a phone call such as this is unusual, however highly concerning and very saddening.

I expect all of our students to ensure their behaviour is appropriate, all of the time and particularly in the wider community. This includes sharing the footpath safely, travelling at a safe speed and being courteous to others whilst walking, riding or scooting.

Alpine School

It is my pleasure to announce that six students from Year 9 have been selected to attend the Alpine School (School for Student Leadership) during term 3 2019. This intensive residential experience will be full of many challenges for these young people, but also many rewards. The Alpine School accepts students from metropolitan and country regions each term. This will enable students from different backgrounds to share the experience and opportunities provided through the program. The school offers a fully residential program for one school term with accommodation for up to 45 students in a purpose-built facility.

After a rigorous selection process, the selected students from Glen Eira College are:

Male

Jett Wheildon

George Lamb

Daniel Fluxman

Female

Jasmyn Roberts

Kate Stamp

Leila Newby

There are a number of unique lessons students get to experience at the Alpine School. In designing the local curriculum, they have aimed to select classes that are relevant, enjoyable, engaging and integrated with learning from the core School for Student Leadership educational program.

The unique program at the Alpine School focuses on engaging the students in activities which allow them to explore and learn about the local environment and cultures; both indigenous and non-indigenous. Gaining a sense of belonging in local places through knowledge and experience is a key learning outcome.

Providing safe and enjoyable outdoor experiences which facilitate the practical application of knowledge gained from Thinking and Learning, Peer Skills, Leadership and Teamwork classes is another primary objective of the localised program.

As part of their time at the Alpine School, our students will develop a Community Learning Project (CLP). The CLP is the curriculum thread that runs in an adjoining and continuous manner through the program. It provides the purpose for attendance and the motivation for departure. Students symbolically are wedded to their projects, which aim to deliver an action outcome of their learning into their home communities.

We look forward to hearing more from our successful applicants before they depart at the start of term 3.

House Cross Country and Swimming

At our recent whole school assembly, the results of the house swimming and cross-country competition were announced. Both of these events were completed in great spirits and saw students from Years 7-12 attempting to qualify for the Beachside Division interschool competitions.

Within Beachside swimming, Felix Dressel-De Bruyn of 7E successfully qualified for the Southern Metropolitan Regional Final and competed with distinction in the 12-13 Boys Breaststroke, finishing 4th in a personal best time.