From the Principal Class

Dear Viewbank College Community,

 

In my final newsletter for the year, I want to thank all members of the community for your support and active engagement with the College and the College priorities – most importantly, the academic, personal and emotional growth of each and every child.

As staff have reflected on the year, many have commented about the really strong sense that most students have found some renewed sense of community and purpose post-Covid lockdown years.

 

In a year of disruption, with ongoing conflicts overseas, local protests and disharmony amongst us, schools and education continues to be the most important protective factor for our young people and determinant of future success.

Engagement levels in our curricular and co-curricular programs has been really positive and we look forward to what 2024 brings.

 

Staff farewells:

On behalf of the College Community, I would like to say thank you to the following staff for their contributions to the teaching program at the College:

 

Emma Wang (MLC)

Nathaniel Lamb

Martin Luo (study)

Greg Wilson (Elevation Secondary College)

David Lawn

Isaac Duan (Donvale Christian College)

Laura Stein (Ivanhoe Grammar)

Alex Betcher (overseas)

Chloe Timms (Luther College)

Katrina Wellins (Brisbane)

Jackson Moloney (Surf Coast)

Darren Murray (Orbost)

Kimberley Starr (Hazel Glen College)

Helen Peake (Retirement)

Craig Harrison (Retirement)

 

I particularly wish to thank both Helen and Craig for their enormous contributions to Viewbank College and State education. They will be greatly missed. Both have been highly valued staff members who have had such positive impacts on the lives of the young people they have worked with.

 

On behalf of the whole principal team, I wish all of you a very happy festive season and holiday period with family and friends. Stay safe, relax, and enjoy what the break brings.

 

Sharon Grimes