Principal Update

Appointment of new Assistant Principal

I am pleased to announce that Justin Hird has been appointed as our new Assistant Principal from the start of 2018. Justin is currently a Leading Teacher at Weeroona College, and he was also previously a Leading Teacher and Acting Assistant Principal at Kyneton Secondary College. In addition to teaching and holding various leadership positions at Kyneton and Weeroona, Justin has taught at schools in London. He will bring to CSC excellent skills and experience in student learning, curriculum development, and student wellbeing.

I take this opportunity to acknowledge the excellent work undertaken by Judith McLean this year. Judith was appointed as our Acting Assistant Principal during the first half of the year while I was Acting Principal at Winter’s Flat Primary School, and she has continued in the Acting Assistant Principal role for the remainder of 2017 after my return to CSC as Principal in July. Judith has been the one “constant” within our Principal Team in 2017, supporting Mary McPherson (Term 1), Noel Claridge (Term 2) and myself for the remainder of 2017. She has worked tirelessly to support CSC through a major transition period, and she has consistently exercised calm, wise and supportive leadership. I am extremely grateful for Judith’s valuable leadership this year. Next year, Judith will return to her Leading Teacher role at CSC with a specific focus on leading our student wellbeing team.

Paul Frye

Principal 

Congratulations Kath Coff

I recently received exciting news about some well-deserved recognition for Kath Coff, who has worked at our school in a few different roles promoting indigenous education. Kath was recently presented with a highly significant award for her work with indigenous education in our community. This award is an Indigenous Fellowship for Leaders as an Emerging Leader, which allows her to access some valuable professional learning and networking opportunities as well as a substantial bursary.  Congratulations Kath!

Building Update

Construction of our Performing Arts Building is now very close to complete. At our most recent site meeting on Tuesday I was able observe the final painting and plastering works being undertaken. We are now looking forward to building works being finished within a few weeks. This means that our students will have access to this wonderful new facility from the start of the 2018 school year.