Principal's Report
We are thrilled to have reached the long-awaited milestone of welcoming students back onsite and now even sooner than expected! All onsite schooling will now commence full time from Monday 1 November and I encourage you to read the information posted on Compass today.
Last Friday we welcomed Year 7 and Year 10 students back as part of the staggered return. The smiling eyes as they walked into school created a positive buzz throughout the day. There was a bit of trepidation from some students as they started the day but as they began connecting with peers and teachers that feeling seemed to slip away. It was wonderful to feel the heart of the school return with student laughter and learning. The Year 7s had the school to themselves today and were certainly feeling comfortable back in the learning spaces. I look forward to welcoming the Year 8 and 9 students back tomorrow.
Curriculum Day - New date TBC
Once again, the change in dates for the return to onsite schooling means that we need to change the date of our Curriculum Day (previously scheduled for Monday 1 November). We will confirm the new date for our final Curriculum Day for 2021 once it has been approved by School Council.
Staffing Update
We are delighted to introduce Stephen Bourbon who has been appointed as an Assistant Principal of Beaumaris Secondary College (in addition to Peter Bartlett and Deb Kirk).
Steve brings with him the experience of 25 years as a teacher and educational leader, including the last 10 years as Assistant Principal Students of two schools. He has been the founding Director of a stand-alone Year 9 campus, an English Coordinator, and a Year Level Coordinator.
Steve is inspired by young people and driven to help students and their teachers achieve successful outcomes for every student in every learning space, every day. Steve is enthusiastic, energetic and driven, in encouraging young people to strive for their personal best and explore what is possible. Steve’s leadership is focused on how schools can best nurture the personal, wellbeing and learning growth of young people, and support students in using their talents in the best way possible to realise their unique potential.
Steve is excited about joining Beaumaris Secondary College, saying: “I am impressed with what Beaumaris Secondary College has achieved for its students and families over its brief history. I am inspired by the vision of this learning community for its students to contribute meaningfully to our world in a positive, honest, and sustainable way, with responsibility, pride and integrity. I share great affinity with Beaumaris Secondary College’s values of Curiosity, Optimism, Respect and Excellence, and these have motivated my leadership in schools. I am proud to be able to serve Beaumaris as Assistant Principal.”
Steve, his wife Michelle, and their children, Sam and Sophie, have lived in bayside for fifteen years, and love living here. He is a sport-nut and a Hawks-tragic!
Steve is looking forward joining us next week and to meeting everyone in our college community.
Stage 2 Building Update
The compressors for the air conditioning units were successfully lifted on to the top of the Learning Hub plant store via helicopter. Take a look at the footage below - it's not every day that you see a helicopter hovering over a school!
Thank you again for your ongoing support and we very much look forward to welcoming our students back to onsite learning full time.
Debby Chaves
Principal