From the Principal

November 2018 News

CESC is committed to the practices and values surrounding child safety. All procedures, measures and practices have been developed in accordance with Ministerial Order No 870 -Child Safe Standards- Managing the risk of child abuse in schools.

Cranbourne East Secondary College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. This is the primary focus of our care and decision-making. Cranbourne East Secondary College has zero tolerance for child abuse.

Cranbourne East Secondary College pride is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. With particular attention being given to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability.

Every person involved in Cranbourne East Secondary College has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role he/she plays individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all children and young people is at the forefront of all they do and every decision they make.

Our community is currently abuzz with students and teachers coming together in many varied learning activities. We have a plethora of opportunities for students to work in teams or represent the school, on camps, excursions and within the school environment. It is exciting to observe the students always striving for their best in the quest to maintain high expectations of themselves and others, providing the platform to consistently celebrate outstanding achievements throughout our school community.

One such example involved four students from Cranbourne East representing the College at the Annual State Remembrance Service – Marking the 100th Anniversary of the Great War Armistice at the Springvale War Cemetery, on Sunday 4th November. Abbie Robilliard was one of four students who delivered a reading at the service. Premier, Daniel Andrew spoke with Abbie at the end of the service commending her on the way she engaged with the crowd throughout her reading. Jai and Charlie MacNamara also represented the school by laying wreaths and Luci MacNamara was also in attendance. A huge thank you to Roxy McGuire for organising the students to attend and represent our school with such a professionalism and positive enthusiasm.

Over the next few weeks, students will begin their new 2019 year level as part of our Step up Program. There will be no winding down over the last few weeks of school, but rather a continuation of challenging learning experiences and assessments for all students for the remainder of the year. It is important that we have all students attend so they may experience and establish the routines and expectations of their coming school year. This is an opportune time for students to impress upon their new teachers how willing they are to rise and achieve their optimum at all times.

Looking forward to catching up with many parents and students on the Awards Evening, coming soon.