From our Principal

Farewell, 2024!

2024 has been an amazing year of achievement for Glenroy College, a celebration of a remarkable year filled with growth, achievement, and new beginnings. This year marked a significant chapter in our school's history as we held our first swimming carnival and athletics sports in decades. These events brought a renewed sense of school spirit, teamwork, and friendly competition, reminding us all of the joy in coming together as a community.

Our students have continued to shine, taking advantage of the amazing opportunities provided to them. From academic excellence to extracurricular triumphs, their achievements reflect the resilience, dedication, and passion that define Glenroy College. Whether it’s excelling in the classroom, on the sports field, or participating in new clubs and activities, the growth we've witnessed in our students this year has been truly inspiring.

Most of my highlights from the year come from seeing student reactions to their own successes or experiences. Just a handful of lovely moment from this year include:

• Welcoming our fabulous new year 7 cohort and families to the community, and seeing them flourish from the reserved, timid young people who walked in to the confident leaders they are today
• Seeing the pride and joy as students build their confidence in learning, for some showing the equivalent of 4 years of literacy or numeracy growth in 1 year
• The wonderful community spirit and promise of a shared future at the opening of our Indigenous Welcome installation
• The continuing work done with students and families on our college values and vision
• The ongoing upgrades to the learning and play spaces - there's more to come!
• The regular interschool sporting wins (particularly over Coburg High)
• The wonderful Iftar dinner held during Ramadan in Term 1
• And of course, the return of the House system and the Swimming and Athletics Carnivals (Go the Golden Hornets!)

I would like to thank our wonderful School Council including Council President Rachael West, my remarkable team of staff including Assistant Principals Ms Tizian, Ms Ames and Ms Johnstone, Business Manager Susie Polatidis, and every one of our team here who work tirelessly to prepare our students all for the world ahead.

Here's to celebrating our past, embracing our present, and looking forward to a bright future!

Andrew Arney,

Executive Principal

Glenroy College