SCHOOL LEADERSHIP MESSAGE

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

As we move through a busy and important time of the school year, I would like to acknowledge the positive manner in which students, staff and families continue to work together to support learning and wellbeing across our college community.

Year 12 Examinations and Valedictory

Our Year 12 students are currently undertaking their final VCE examinations, and I am pleased to report that the examination period has been running very smoothly. Students have approached this significant milestone with maturity, focus and determination, and our staff have worked diligently behind the scenes to ensure that all examination processes have been administered professionally and efficiently.

As a community, we wish all our Year 12 students every success as they complete their examinations and prepare for the next stage of their learning, training or employment pathways.

Families are reminded that our Year 12 Valedictory Celebration will be held on Thursday 19 November. This special event provides an opportunity for students, staff and families to come together to recognise and celebrate the completion of thirteen years of schooling. It is always a proud occasion for our college and a fitting opportunity to acknowledge the achievements, growth and contributions of the Class of 2026.

Parent Contributions and Supporting Enhanced Learning Opportunities

Recently, families received information regarding the school's Parent Contributions program. While voluntary, these contributions play an important role in supporting the enhanced educational opportunities that we are able to provide for all students.

The ongoing support of our families assists us in delivering a broader range of curriculum and co-curricular experiences, ensuring students have access to high-quality resources, learning materials and opportunities that extend beyond the standard curriculum. We greatly appreciate the families who have already contributed and encourage those who are in a position to do so to consider supporting this important program. Collectively, these contributions make a meaningful difference to the learning experiences available to every student at Korumburra Secondary College.

Student-Free Day - Friday 20 November

A reminder to families that Friday 20 November will be a student-free day.

We are grateful to School Council for recognising the value of this day and approving its use to support several important school improvement priorities. The day will provide our valued Education Support staff with dedicated time to participate in professional learning, enable staff to complete important assessment and reporting requirements, and allow the leadership team to finalise the Annual Implementation Plan cycle.

This work represents the culmination of our planning and evaluation processes for the year and will inform the development and completion of our priorities and improvement agenda for 2027. Dedicated time for this important work ultimately strengthens the educational outcomes and support we are able to provide for our students.

A Positive Update Following a Serious Incident

Many members of our school community will be aware of the recent serious incident involving a Year 7 student who fell from the balustrade outside the Performing Arts Centre and was subsequently airlifted by helicopter to the Royal Children's Hospital.

I am pleased to report that the student and his parents visited the school this week to provide an update on his recovery. It was wonderful to see him in good spirits and progressing well. He is keen to be returning to school and shared that he has learned an important lesson from the experience. He understands how fortunate he has been to have escaped more serious injury, suffering only broken ribs and abrasions to his left arm.

I would like to sincerely commend all staff for the calm, professional and caring manner in which they responded to the incident. Staff implemented our emergency management procedures quickly and effectively, ensuring the student received immediate care and support until emergency services arrived. Their actions reflected the exceptional commitment we have to the safety and wellbeing of every student.

This incident also serves as a timely reminder for all of us, both at school and at home, to continue reinforcing the importance of making safe choices and understanding the risks associated with unsafe behaviours. We all have a shared responsibility to support young people in making decisions that protect their own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others.

As always, thank you for your continued support of Korumburra Secondary College and the positive partnership we share in supporting the success, safety and wellbeing of our students.

Warm regards,

Emmanuel Skoutas

Principal