Principal's Message

Dear Parents and Families 

I commence this message offering my sincerest thanks to Tim Veevers, Geoff Perks, Adam Howells and Valerie Bell who, along with a united team of dedicated staff, students as well as members of the Parents and Friends' Association, pulled off the most magical of productions this year.  I was fortunate to attend the opening night and was treated to superb singing, colourful costumes (coordinated by Amy Willet and Val Bell), innovative props and superb set designs.

I am also very appreciative of the support of the PFA members who were positioned Front of House and operated the kiosk. I would like to make special mention of Fiona Faulkes from the office who was always on hand to assist with any last minute issues and Bronwyn Moline who liaised with the PFA.  Events such as this require a huge time-commitment from the staff that are there every night until after the curtain closes. They contribute to events such as this because they truly care about the students who participate in the production. 

You may have already listened to one of our podcasts, which were instigated by two MGSC Alumni, Georgia Higgins and Katherine Powell (2013) who are media graduates from Swinburne University and have created their own start-up business creating podcasts for business and other organisations such as Mentone Girls’ Secondary College.  Their business is called 'Off Air Media'.  The focus of the first podcast was on the production and performing arts area. There were interviews with staff and students and a sneak peek of the singing and orchestra playing from the musical 'Wonder in Aliceland'.  Within days, the podcast was number 11 on the iTunes education chart.  If you have not listened to it yet, please do.  You will find the link on our school website under News and Calendar as well.  You will hear the voices of our students and staff involved in the production and in the school band. Our next Podcast will be coming up soon, so stay tuned for this and add it as a favourite in iTunes.

I hope that you have cast your vote for Getting Girls on Track in the 'Pick my Project' community grants initiative.  We cannot do it without you and our students deserve to have these facilities.  Please spread the word.  Details are on our website and in this newsletter.

We will be reviewing our 2015-2018 Strategic Plan next week with a panel comprising of two Principals from other Schools, a DET appointed Reviewer, Regional Representative, student representation and staff from our leadership Team. We are seeking the assistance of any parents who might be available between 9am and 9.30am on Monday 3 September to provide feedback to the panel.  Please email me on brown.linda.j@edumail.vic.gov.au if you are able to assist us.  We require approximately 4 – 5 parents on the morning. 

Regards

Ms Linda Brown