From the Principal Team

Term 1 is nearing an end and we would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff and wider school community for their support throughout the term. A busy term with classroom learning activities our priority and an impressive range of co-curricular events happening in the last fortnight as you can see reading this newsletter highlighting the range of opportunities offered to our students by dedicated and caring staff.

YEAR 10 BEACON PLEDGE

Next Tuesday 26th March, students, teachers, parents and business partners are invited to support our Year 10 students to make a commitment to their future. Student ambassadors Gemma Voumard, Tylesha Lyons, Maureen Samiaka and Taylah Dicinoski are working with Beacon Co-ordinator Mary-Ann Linehan to organise the schools Pledge day.

The Beacon program is aimed at keeping students at school and providing learning opportunities to assist students in making informed decisions regarding future education, training or employment. The guest speakers for this event were engaging and informative and it will be wonderful to see parents and community members in attendance. Congratulations to Mary-Ann Linehan on her organisation of this terrific event.

HARMONY DAY

Yesterday we celebrated Harmony Day. Harmony Day is dedicated to celebrating Australia’s cultural diversity and is held on March 21st each year. Our VCAL students planned and organised a Harmony Day event for the whole school.

Students were asked to line up on the oval and stand on marked letters that is made up the words, 'HARMONY, We R One'. Our MC Sijapata Kisimba commenced the event with the acknowledgement and a one minute silence to Christchurch victims.

Christine Cole, Principal was called in for the official opening, followed by two performances.

Liaqat Ahmadi, our school captain, using a Drone, took an aerial video and photos of the students holding up orange paper over their heads.  This was followed with a free BBQ sausage and then a Harmony Concert held under the blue shade cloth; organised by some Islander and Afghan background students. We also welcomed guests from the Shepparton English Language Centre. 

(Also see student report by Liaqat  - Harmony Day  Page)

BULLYING, NO WAY!

Last week on Friday 15 March it was Bullying. No Way! National day of action against bullying and violence. All students have been given a Bullying. No Way! business card with strategies and key contacts on it. During TA, when the cards were handed out, a discussion was also had with students around what is bullying, where they can get help, how can they help others.

SCHOOL COUNCIL

On Wednesday we held our AGM for the new School Council. Ms Tanya McKenzie has been re-elected as President and we look forward to continuing to  implement many exciting initiatives to benefit our students throughout the next year. School Council members are:

Parents – Tanya McKenzie (President), Rebecca Stoll, Christy Gray, Steve Christopher, Michelle Lynch, Annie Russell and Maree Pearse

DET – Christine Cole (Principal), Julie Jerome, Amy Gallacher, Julie Natalizio, Mary-Ann Linehan and Dale Pearse

Student Leaders – Liaqat Ahmadi, Jackie Rudas, Richard Russell, Hazel Tutuncu

Community – Jim O’Connor and Greg Beckenham

PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS

Parent/Teacher Interviews will be held this term on Wednesday 3rd April 4.00pm-7.00pm and Friday 5th April 10.00am-1.00pm. These Interviews will be conducted in the Personal Learning Centre, Senior Study Centre and the Science Building. Teacher Advisors, Support Staff, Classroom Teachers and Year Level Team Leaders would love to see as many parents and students in attendance as possible.

Interview times will be booked using the Xuno online booking system. In addition to making bookings with classroom teachers, parents are encouraged to book an interview time with your child's TA to discuss progress with Learning Goals established early in the year with each student.

CURRICULUM DAY

There will be a student free day on Thursday 4th April to facilitate all staff Professional Development. Students are not required to attend on this day.

                Christine Cole             Amy Gallacher           Julie Jerome

                   Principal                      Asst Principal             Asst Principal

Water Main Relocation

Works have commenced in the vicinity of Shepparton High School and sections of road will be partially closed to traffic for varying durations. Please note the following roads affected in March and take extra care:

Verney Rd 4-22 Mar - restricted speed

Hawdon St 27-28 Mar Nth bound via Annerley Ave-Clive St - Balaclava Rd

Ash St 25-26 March - In & out Birch Street

Dates to Remember

Torquay OE Surf Camp – Year 9        March 25-27

Year 7 Camp                                                  March 27-29

Cross Country period 5/6                                   April 2

P/T Interviews 4-7pm                                            April 3

Staff PD - Student Free Day                               April 4

P/T Interviews 10am-1pm                                  April 5

Dates are correct at time of publishing but may be subject to change

Before & After School

The school provides staff supervision for students arriving before school between 8.35am and 9.00am.  After school supervision is provided between 3.16pm and 3.58pm.