Principal's Report
Eltham High School
Student Achievement: Choir Captains Perform at Vicki Ward’s Seniors’ Morning Tea
On Wednesday 28 October our Choir captains travelled to the Eltham Electorate Office to perform for senior citizens at a morning tea hosted in their honour by our local member of parliament the Hon Vicky Ward MP. Joining Vicki was the Hon Nick Stainkos MP in his capacity as the Minister for Seniors.
Our students sang two songs “The Rider” & “Home” accompanied by Assistant Principal Darren Squires on guitar.
The group was well received by all, and I congratulate them for their performance and for once again representing the school in such an admirable way.
I thank the Director of Choir, Lynlee Williams and Darren Squires for providing this performance opportunity to this group of students.
Well done!
Centenary Eltham High School Arts and Technology Exhibition
In this one hundredth year of providing education to the Eltham and surrounding communities, it is with great pride and pleasure that I invite you to join us for the Centenary Eltham High School Arts and Technology Exhibition on Tuesday 17 November.
This annual exhibition celebrates the remarkable creativity, innovation, and dedication of our students and showcases the outstanding work produced by our Arts and Technology learners from Years 10, 11 and 12, alongside the achievements of students across Years 7 to 12.
The evening will commence with a preview of the exhibition from 6.00pm in the 100s Building, where guests are invited to enjoy student performances and light refreshments while viewing an extraordinary collection of student work.
At 7.00pm, we will gather in the Nalleijerring Performance Space for the official opening, student recognition presentations, and the presentation of awards. This special occasion provides an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements, commitment, and excellence demonstrated by our students throughout the year.
The exhibition reflects the exceptional breadth of talent within our school community. Visitors will experience works spanning wood, fibre, media, photography, and a diverse range of two-dimensional and three-dimensional forms. Each piece tells a story of curiosity, imagination, technical skill, and artistic growth.
Eltham High School students have long been recognised for their creativity and commitment to excellence. This year's exhibition continues that proud tradition, presenting works that are both thought-provoking and skilfully realised, reflecting the passion and dedication of the young artists, designers, makers, and innovators who created them.
I warmly encourage you to join us for this celebration of creativity, learning, and achievement. It promises to be an inspiring evening and a wonderful opportunity to recognise the extraordinary talents of our students.
I look forward to welcoming you.
Eltham High School Centenary Fete and Open Day Raffle
A reminder to all our families that the Centenary Fete and Open Day Raffle will be drawn at 3:00pm on Friday 6 November. You still have a little time to purchase your tickets if you had forgotten to do so or to supplement your order with some additional tickets.
There are some great prized to be had including:
1st Prize: $4000 Luxury Escape Voucher
2nd Prize: 75-inch LED Television
3rd Prize: PlayStation 5
4th Prize $500 Therapy Spa voucher
You can purchase tickets from: https://www.raffletix.com.au/Elthamhscentenary2026
Or through the following QR Code.
Centenary Memorabilia is still available and the Beanies have arrived. Here is the list of what is still available for purchase:
T-shirts $36 (limited number remaining)
Socks $20
Beanie $25
1L Water Bottle (navy or white) $35
Retro School Bag $35
Canvas Tote $15
Pencil Case $15
100 Years Badge $10
Olive Oil $18
Olives $6
Purchases can be made via https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1647957
Or through the following QR Code.
Year 12 and Year 11 Exams
Year 12 and Year 11 Exams are well underway. On the whole they are proceeding well. Students are using their study time well and we are seeing a large number of Year 12 students using the school for study and accessing their teachers as required. The last Year 12 exam for our school is Indonesian Second Language which will take place on the 17 November; 12 days to go.
Our Year 11 students began exams this week and these are proceeding at a steady pace. Post the exams, the Head start program in preparation for 2027 will begin.
Year 12 Valedictory Night is on Thursday 19 November, I look forward to welcoming the Class of 2026 and their parents to this celebration.
Expected behaviour toward any member of our Teaching or Support Staff
At this time of the year when we are all beginning to feel a little tired and possibly overwhelmed by the demands and pressures of everyday life, when student courses are published and perhaps a student has not been allocated to their optimum preferences, one may temporarily be remiss in the way they communicate with teachers and support staff.
We certainly want to hear from you with your feedback both positive and not so positive, your concerns, your apprehensions etc. and we certainly want to work with you in a supportive way to address these and restore harmony. However, it is crucial that I remind you of the expected respectful behaviour that needs to surround any communication to and with staff irrespective of how that communication is undertaken.
In regard to telephone conversation, abusive language and any other form of disrespectful behaviour will not be tolerated, and in these rare situations staff have been instructed to hang up but prior to doing so to convey the following message: “I have been instructed by my principal to conclude this conversation as I consider it disrespectful. You are at liberty to contact a member of the principal class at a time when you are calm and receptive to a respectful dialogue.”
Similarly e-mails with an abusive tone will be discussed with a member of the principal class team and could potentially be responded to with the following message: “I have found the tone and/or the content of your e-mail disrespectful and as such I have forwarded it to a member of the principal class team for action. A member of the principal class team will be in contact with you."
Whilst incidences such as these described are few and far between, at pressure times throughout the year they increase in frequency and it is important that I bring to your attention that mutual respect is imperative in any communication with school staff no matter who they are.
As always, if you feel that you have been treated with a lack of respect by a member of staff, I encourage you to contact a member of Principal class directly to voice your concern. I assure you that the matter will be investigated and addressed.
I want to thank the many of you who consistently work alongside us in a respectful way even during difficult times. This is greatly appreciated by us all.
I like to think that we are all here with one common purpose and that is to support the learning, wellbeing, growth and development of all the young people in our care. Doing this in a consistently respectful way maintains harmony and builds strong positive relationships with each other.
I thank you all for your support with this matter.
VINCENT SICARI, Principal
Eltham High School Reminders, including:
Mobile Phones and Personal Electronic Devices – Student Use
Staff Outside of Work Hours
Mobile Phone Policy
Privacy
Student Accident Insurance
Approved Student Exchange Organisations
School Drop Off and Pick Up Times