College Principal Message

Welcome to Term 3

Welcome back to another exciting term at Copperfield College! I hope you have had a restful and rejuvenating break. I wanted to take a moment to share some thoughts and words of encouragement as we embark on this new journey together, with a new term and in particular a new semester.

First and foremost, I want to commend each and every one of you for your dedication, resilience, and hard work, during semester One. I trust that all parents and guardians have logged on to the school portal and received their children’s reports, celebrated their achievements, and discussed areas for improvements.

The beginning of a semester is always a good time to reflect on the previous performance and set new goals to be achieved for the remaining of the academic year.

Any parent/guardian who for some reason has not been able to log onto the school parent portal (Compass) to receive their child’s report, I urge to immediately contact the school to be provided with support in order to be able to receive your child’s Semester One report.

High school is a time of growth and discovery. It is an opportunity to explore new subjects, uncover hidden talents, and build lasting friendships. Embrace these moments, seize the chances to step out of your comfort zone, and make the most of the resources and support available to you.

Remember that your education extends beyond the classroom. Engage in extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports that align with your interests and passions. These experiences not only enhance your skills but also provide opportunities for personal growth and development.

As your College Principal, I encourage you to set goals for yourself this term. Whether it is achieving academic excellence, improving your time management skills, or getting involved in community service, strive for personal growth and progress. Do not be afraid to ask for help when needed, and remember that your teachers, and I are here to support you every step of the way.

Finally, let's build on our positive and inclusive school environment across the three campuses, and always remember that we are ‘One College, Three Sites, One Family. Respect and kindness are the foundation of our interactions. Embrace diversity, celebrate each other's achievements, and look out for one another. Together, we can create a supportive community that uplifts and empowers every student.

I have complete faith in your ability to excel, not just academically but also as compassionate and responsible individuals. This term holds countless opportunities for you to shine, grow, and make a difference. I am excited to witness your accomplishments and be a part of your journey.

Wishing you all a remarkable term filled with growth, success, and memorable experiences.

High School Musical, 2024 School Production!

What an amazing show! Congratulations to all staff and students who participated in this year’s school production ‘High School Musical’. An outstanding performance that showcased the many talents of our Performing Arts department/students. Several students from Years 7 to 12 from all three campuses came together, and after many hours of work and rehearsals, they perfected this year’s magnificent production.

High school musical was presented to many feeder primary school students in two matinees, which were organised by our Transitions Coordinator. It was also presented to the community over a two-night shows.

A huge thank you to staff; Ms Taylor V-O (Director, General Manager and Marketing), Ms Ana C. (Co-Directing), Mr Stephen S. (Co-Directing), Mr Joseph C. (Conducting, Band), Mr Jamie C. (Conducting, Band), Mr Jerome L. (Back Stage Manager,) Ms Kayla D-B. (Choreography, Costumes) and Ms Elisha A. (Vocal Coaching), for all their efforts ensuring our school production was a great success. I am looking forward to many more outstanding Copperfield productions.

What makes Copperfield College a unique high achieving College!

Empowering Every Student to Aspire and Achieve!

Copperfield College is a multi-campus College dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes in Learning and Teaching, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of all our students.

One College – Three Sites – One Family

Kings Park Junior Campus (Years 7 – 10)
Sydenham Junior Campus (Years 7 – 10)
Delahey Senior Campus (Years 11 – 12)

Our large, multi-campus structure offers the advantages of a big school, while still providing the close-knit, supportive environment of smaller campuses. This unique setup allows our students to benefit from personalized attention and robust wellbeing structures.

Our commitment to individual growth, success, and student wellbeing fosters a safe, respectful environment where students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning and future pathways. We nurture their aspirations in a supportive atmosphere, helping them to achieve their full potential.

I invite current and prospective parents and friends of the College Community, to contact the us to arrange a tour of one or all three of our campuses. This will give you the opportunity to experience firsthand our impressive facilities and discover what makes Copperfield College an innovative and outstanding choice for your child's education. As Principal, I am very proud to leading such as a successful school community.

Congratulations to our own Year 12 student, Diyanshu Redhu, (pictured below with College Principal, Mr Adamou, Campus Principal, Ms Dedes, Campus Leaders; Ms Aleardi and Mr Todorovski) who at just 17 years old, is making waves in the boxing world. A three-time national champion and the oceanic champion, Diyanshu is set to represent our nation in the 2024 USA for the 2nd time, at the Under 19 World Boxing Championships in Colorado. This young powerhouse will be going glove-to-glove with the best of the best from across the globe, with his eyes on the ultimate prize, a gold medal and the prestigious title of world champion. Diyanshu is a young athlete who is dedicated to boxing and also dedicated to his VCE studies, currently completing his final year at VCE.

Copperfield College community is very proud of Diyanshu. We wish him all the very best in the upcoming world championships, as well as in his final VCE high school year.

NAPLAN reporting

The 2024 NAPLAN results for students have been released early this term. By now all Year 7 and 9 parents should have received your children’s NAPLAN results in the mail. If for some reason parents haven’t received the NAPLAN results, please contact your Campus Principals.

I wish to remind you of some changes that took place last year in relation to reporting. These were changes introduced nationally by the Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA).

NAPLAN continues to measure student achievement in numeracy, reading, writing, spelling, and grammar and punctuation but the results will now be presented in 4 proficiency levels:

These are:

exceeding
strong
developing
needs additional support.

This change gives schools, parents and carers clearer information that details student achievement against new proficiency levels.

Students’ NAPLAN reports continue to show how they are tracking against their peers and provide an indication of their skill levels against national averages and where we would expect them to be in order to get the most out of schooling. This provides valuable information to teachers about how we can continue to support your child.

Each set of NAPLAN results is an important milestone, but it is also important that students know that one result does not define them. These results are about making sure every student gets the support they need so they can continue to get the best from their learning.

Please contact the school, to speak to your Campus Principals, with any questions about these changes.

Child Safety Code of Conduct

Copperfield College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. Our school community recognises the importance of, and a responsibility for, ensuring our school is a safe, supportive, and enriching environment which respects and fosters the dignity and self-esteem of children and young people, and enables them to thrive in their learning and development.

This Code of Conduct aims to protect children and reduce any opportunities for child abuse or harm to occur. It also assists in understanding how to avoid or better manage risky behaviours and situations. It is intended to complement child protection legislation, Department policy, school policies and procedures and professional standards, codes or ethics as these apply to staff and other personnel.

The College Principal, Campus Principals and school leaders of our College support the implementation and monitoring of the Code of Conduct, and will plan, implement and monitor arrangements to provide inclusive, safe and orderly schools and other learning environments. The College Principal, Campus Principals and school leaders will also provide information and support to enable the Code of Conduct to operate effectively.

All staff, contractors, volunteers and any other member of the school community involved in child-related work are required to comply with the Code of Conduct by observing expectations for appropriate behaviour below. The Code of Conduct applies in all school situations, including school camps and in the use of digital technology and social media.

Acceptable behaviours

As staff, volunteers, contractors, and any other member of the school community involved in child-related work individually, we are responsible for supporting and promoting the safety of children by:

upholding the school’s statement of commitment to child safety at all
treating students and families in the school community with respect both within the school environment and outside the school environment as part of normal social and community activities.
listening and responding to the views and concerns of students, particularly if they are telling you that they or another child has been abused or that they are worried about their safety/the safety of another child
promoting the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
promoting the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of students with culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds
promoting the safety, participation and empowerment of students with a disability
reporting any allegations of child abuse or other child safety concerns to the school’s leadership
understanding and complying with all reporting or disclosure obligations (including mandatory reporting) as they relate to protecting children from harm or abuse.
if child abuse is suspected, ensuring as quickly as possible that the student(s) are safe and protected from harm.

Unacceptable behaviours

As staff, volunteers, contractors, and any other member of the school community involved in child-related work we must not:

ignore or disregard any concerns, suspicions or disclosures of child abuse
develop a relationship with any student that could be seen as favouritism or amount to ‘grooming’ behaviour (for example, offering gifts)
exhibit behaviours or engage in activities with students which may be interpreted as abusive and not justified by the educational, therapeutic, or service delivery context
ignore behaviours by other adults towards students when they appear to be overly familiar or inappropriate
discuss content of an intimate nature or use sexual innuendo with students, except where it occurs relevantly in the context of parental guidance, delivering the education curriculum or a therapeutic setting
treat a child unfavourably because of their disability, age, gender, race, culture, vulnerability, sexuality or ethnicity.
communicate directly with a student through personal or private contact channels (including by social media, email, instant messaging, texting etc) except where that communication is reasonable in all the circumstances, related to school work or extra-curricular activities or where there is a safety concern or other urgent matter
photograph or video a child in a school environment except in accordance with school policy or where required for duty of care purposes[1]
in the school environment or at other school events where students are present, consume alcohol contrary to school policy or take illicit drugs under any circumstances

IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS

Whilst we welcome and encourage parents to attend their children’s campus for a wide range of reasons, it is important that all visits to the College come through our Campus front office. Parents, guardians and visitors to the school are not to go directly to other areas of the campuses including different wings, classrooms or the technical support office. Our Campus Office staff will handle all parent and visitor enquiries and make the appropriate arrangements for you. Thank you for your cooperation on this matter.

Student accident insurance, ambulance cover arrangements and private property brought to schools

Parents and Guardians are reminded that the DoE does not provide personal accident insurance or ambulance cover for students.

Parents and guardians of students, who do not have student accident insurance/ambulance cover, are responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for injured students, including the cost of ambulance attendance/transport and any other transport costs.

In some circumstances, medical or other expenses will be paid by the Department where it is assessed that it is likely, in all the circumstances, that the Department is liable for negligent (careless) acts or omissions of its staff/volunteers.

Student accident insurance/ambulance cover policies are available from some commercial insurers and can be obtained by school councils on a whole-of-school basis, or by parents/guardians for individual students.

Private property brought to school by students, staff or visitors is not insured and the Department does not accept any responsibility for any loss or damage.

Nick Adamou

College Principal