FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Welcome to 2017
Welcome to our new and returning families in 2017. The school year has started smoothly thanks to the work of staff over the holiday break.
Last week, Year 12 students spent 3 days at Deakin University experiencing campus life, lectures, tours, group sessions on study skills, note taking, health and resilience and using the university's impressive facilities. The retreat was a fantastic opportunity for students to build a sense of collegiality and team spirit amongst the group, with a view to encouraging each and every student to support one another throughout their Year 12 journey.
Year 11 students are settling in to the rigours of VCE as are many of our Year 10 students who will study a VCE subject for the first time.
Year 8 and 9 students have returned ready to engage with their learning and our new Year 7 students are being introduced to their new environment in high school.
I welcome parents and guardians to call me, the Assistant Principals, Year Level Heads or Key Learning Area Heads with any questions that may need answering. Our aim is to ensure a positive and productive learning environment for everyone.
Welcome to the following staff to Lilydale High School in 2017:
- Sanja Stapar
- Kendall Seath
- Greg Bourne
- Minna Raitiainen
- Ruth Corry
- Kelsey Currie
- Jessica Kilkenny
- Peter Ross
The Leadership Team is as follows:
Principal
Wendy Powson
Assistant Principals
Stuart Young
Trent Silk
Melissa McMillan
Genaha Thompson - Junior School
Head of Year 8
Sarah Redgewell
Head of Year 7
Matthew Nicholls
Head of Middle School and Head of Year 10
Elizabeth Nevins
Head of Year 9
Daniel Toma
Head of Senior School and Head of Year 12
Cathy Drury
Head of Year 11
Katie Wilson
Curriculum Director - Janine Sayers
SEALP Co-ordinator - Janine Sayers
Daily Organisation /Timetable - Marcus Whitby
Head of English - Ben Taylor
Head of Languages - Sharon Stoyanoff
Head of Mathematics – Thomas Moore
Head of PASE - Alister Stuart
Head of Science - Caitlin Armfield
Head of Humanities- Stephen Hodder
Head of Technology- Caitlyn Marshall
Head of Arts -Sarah Hardy
Congratulations – Isabella Di Giorgio and Loccy Courtney
Isabella and Loccy will be travelling to the UK in June to compete in the World 8 Ball Championships following their selection into the Australian Junior Team.
Both students travelled to Tasmania over the holidays to compete in the Nationals. Loccy and Isabella had stunning wins in their respective competitions. Isabella is the first female to successfully gain a place in the Under 18 Australian Boys team, a wonderful achievement!
VALE – Samuel Carlaw
It is with great sadness that I inform the school community about the passing of an ex student Samuel Carlaw last week.
We all have very fond memories of Sam who left Lilydale High at the end of 2015 to take up an apprenticeship. I would like to extend our deepest sympathies and support to his family at this most difficult time.
For any members of our community who may be in need of support now or in the future, please contact the school on 9735 5644 or Headspace on 1800 650 890.
Wendy Powson
Principal