Principal's Report

Congratulations to all of our Age Champions and to every student who participated in our annual Athletics Carnival. The day was extremely well organised, the weather was fantastic, and it was wonderful to see such high levels of participation, school spirit, and encouragement throughout the event. A big thank you goes to Ms Rossington, Mr Taylor, and everyone else involved in the organisation of the carnival for all of their hard work behind the scenes to make the day such a success.

There is currently a lot of important information being shared with students regarding careers and future pathways, and we are looking forward to our Year 10 students participating in their upcoming Work Experience week. Work experience provides students with a valuable opportunity to explore potential career paths, develop workplace skills, build confidence, and gain a greater understanding of workplace expectations and the wider community. Thank you to Mrs Wright for all of her organisation and support in coordinating this important program.

Over this term, I have had the opportunity to complete many classroom observations across the school, and it has been incredibly enjoyable to see the amazing learning experiences taking place in our classrooms. I have learned new ideas in Agriculture, TAS, History, Science, Maths, and English — and I even had to dramatically “die” in a reenactment of Macbeth! These visits have highlighted the creativity, passion, and dedication our teachers bring to their classrooms every day.

I would like to sincerely thank our teachers, who work tirelessly to create engaging and meaningful lessons that encourage students to think critically, collaborate, and challenge themselves in their learning. I would also like to commend our students for the way they participate positively and willingly in classroom activities and discussions.

I often speak about the importance of attendance because it plays such a significant role in student learning and achievement. Through classroom observations and conversations with staff, it is clear that regular attendance has a direct impact on student success. Even missing one day a week — whether through unexplained absences, sport, cultural activities, or other commitments — can result in students missing vital learning experiences and important classroom discussions that are difficult to replicate.

If you have not already joined the Glen Innes High School Facebook page, I encourage you to do so. It is a fantastic way to stay updated on important information, upcoming events, and to celebrate the many achievements and successes of our students.

As the weather becomes colder, students are reminded that they are expected to wear the correct school uniform, including approved school jumpers and jackets. If students need to wear additional warm clothing, it must be plain navy. Sports jumpers, non-school coloured clothing, branded items, and non-navy tracksuit pants are not part of the school uniform and should not be worn. As a school community, let’s continue to

build a culture of pride and high expectations by representing our school positively through our uniform.

School pride and high expectations begin at home, and we greatly appreciate the support of families in ensuring students arrive at school in the correct uniform each day. Wearing the uniform correctly helps build a positive school culture, creates a sense of belonging, and reflects the pride we have in our school community.

Together, let’s continue to build a school culture that represents Glen Innes High School positively both within the school and in the wider community.

Relieveing Principal

Natalie Hill