Principal's Report

Parent Teacher Interviews – 11th September

Parent Teacher Interviews will be held next Wednesday between 11am and 6.00pm.

This is an important part of our school calendar and I would encourage as many parents as possible to attend.  I would in particular encourage parents of students completing Year 12 VCE to come to the sessions and talk with teachers about how student support can be provided as they prepare for the end of year exams.

RU OK Day 12th September

RU OK Day will be held on 7th September. The day is an important reminder to check in on our friends and family and those we learn and work beside to ensure they are “OK”. Those few words can mean a massive amount to someone who might be doing it tough, understanding someone is interested and cares about them.

School Saving Bonus

In Term 4 2024, families with a student/s enrolled in a government school from Prep to Year 12 in 2025 will receive the one-off $400 School Saving Bonus.

The $400 School Saving Bonus provides families with support for education-related costs, such as school activities and/or school uniforms and textbooks. Further communication to families will be sent out in the coming weeks.

The most important action for parents is to ensure that we have the correct email and mobile phone number linked to your contact details.

Condolences – Keith Smith 

The Horsham College school community has been deeply saddened by the passing of Keith Smith, former teacher, and Deputy Principal at Horsham High School. 

Keith worked at Horsham High School from 1969, teaching Maths and Science, and during his 20 years at the school held many positions of responsibility including Sports Master, Acting Deputy Principal (1970), Senior Master (1974), and Acting Principal, retiring in May 1989 in the position of Deputy Principal. 

Keith is remembered as a man of integrity who set high standards for both work and behaviour, and who had a sympathetic ear for everyone.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Margot and the entire Smith family, and particularly to our past School Council President Rowan Smith, his wife Alison, and their children Olivia, Jonah, and Caleb.

Reminder for Term 4 – Hats 

A reminder that Term 4 is when we wear hats.  College hats are now available for purchase directly from the school office/administration.