PRINCIPAL'S REPORT
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE
McKinnon is now a very complex organization. We are therefore increasing the leadership structure of the school.
We have appointed Mr Michael Kan into the position of Campus Principal in light of Virginia Park. He will work with a team to co-ordinate the curriculum design for our Year 9 Campus.
We also have two new Assistant Principals from the start of next year – Mr Peter Quinn as the Head of Junior School and Ms Kellie Felmingham as the Head of Senior School. Dr Richard Long and Mr Lachlan Noble will continue in their roles as Assistant Principals.
Together this Principal Class team will continue to deliver our best service to the community.
WINTER CONCERT
Congratulations to the Head of Music, Ms Megan Papworth and the Instrumental Music Manager, Mr Martin West and the Faculty for their wonderful celebration of music held at the Robert Blackwood Hall last week.
It was indeed a spectacular event that showcased the musical talents of our students. Concerts like these allow students’ talent to be recognised and celebrated! It also allows our exceptional music program to be showcased.
It is about participation and excellence and provides a benchmark for schools and students in Victoria.
Thank you to the music staff for the difference they make and to the team of staff and students who made it all possible. I also thank our guests who were in attendance including parents, grandparents and friends, as always.
DOWN BALL STORY CONTINUED
The continuation of our internal tournament resulted in a down ball competition on Tuesday 27 August between the Honorable Kevin Rudd (ex-Prime Minister of Australia) and our own Ashley Hunter (Year 12).
This event was organized by Chad Aizicowitz (Year 12) with the assistance of a team of other students including Michael Pupko (Year 12) and Jack Dunn (Year 12). A memorable magic moment.
The local Member Mr Nick Staikos was the referee and many staff and students gathered around for the event after school.
The chanting, encouragement and joy and the many selfies and photos will be stored as memories for years to come.
Channel 9 filmed and the school featured in the news. Mr Rudd was interviewed on ‘The Project’ on Channel 10 and he made mention of McKinnon Secondary College. The Age did an interview article which is attached and, of course, the Today Show came to film at the school on the Wednesday. All in the name of fun.
Mr Rudd and his wife Theresa started a foundation post his Prime Ministership. The National Apology Foundation for Indigenous Australians which will take the spirit and the substance of the National Apology into the future. This apology was given by Mr Rudd on February 13, 2008 at Parliament House in Canberra. We have a framed copy of the apology at the entrance foyer of our school and Mr Rudd signed the frame.
Thank you Chad – a terrific occasion and you really did create wonderful memories for many!
9 News (Evening)
9 News (Afternoon)
https://www.9news.com.au/videos/having-a-ball/cjzucmc1j003m0nlfjia75ay0
Today Show
https://www.9now.com.au/today/2019/extras/clips/clip-cjzueofly00340rmmqy7xty4x
The Age
https://www.theage.com.au/cbd/melbourne-cbd-you-ve-gotta-hand-it-to-rudd-20190827-p52lcc.html
VICTORIAN STATE SCHOOLS SPECTACULAR
Congratulations to Grace James (Year 10), Yael Greenberg (Year 8), John Paul Suntoso (Year 8) Hadyn Collier (Year 8) and Audrey Zhou (Year 8) who are featured performers in this year’s Victorian State Schools Spectacular and will be performing at Melbourne Arena on Saturday 14 September followed by a highlight broadcast of the show on Channel 7 to be aired later in the year. This year’s production will showcase over 3000 Victorian government school students in a performance of music, song, dance and circus arts.
Well done to you all on this marvellous achievement.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Will Kay (Year 9) for being selected in the SSA All Australian 15 years and Under Volleyball Team. The award recognises not just the skill Will exhibited during the Championship, but also an understanding of the game, his coachability and his ability to act as a role model to his peers. This is a wonderful achievement for Will and we wish him all the very best in his future endeavours!
CONGRATULATIONS
As part of the Australian Girls Choir elite Performing Ensemble, Chloe James (Year 12) was delighted to be selected to perform alongside Hugh Jackman in six shows which took place at Rod Laver Arena this month. Chloe was delighted to again have the opportunity to perform with 'The Greatest Showman' as she had previously performed in his show 'From Broadway to Oz' in 2015. Well done Chloe, this is a marvellous achievement.
LOST PROPERTY
I am absolutely astounded at the number of items in Lost Property at the moment. There are hundreds of dollars worth of clothes waiting for their owners. If your child has lost an item of clothing please ask them to go to the Sick Bay and check if any of these items are theirs.
Please write the names of your children on jumpers, jackets, sports gear, skirts, shirts, lunch boxes, pencil cases etc. which makes returning these items to students so much easier.
MARKET DAY
Next Thursday 12 September I look forward to seeing our community at the Parent Teacher Interviews.
This year Ms Masterson together with the Interact Club have arranged a group of stall holders to sell their products on this day. Please support this inaugural event. It’s our first ever market day and it is a fundraiser for our new gymnasium that we hope to build on the bottom oval.
I hope you will come along, see the teachers and then take the time to support the stall holders who are helping our school.