ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS' REPORT
I would like to welcome all students and parents to 2017 at Melton Secondary College. This year I am excited to be working with the students and parents of years 9 and 10. Together with the Leading teachers, Eddy Hill and Robyn Bewley, the Middle Sub School is aiming to ensure this is successful year for all of our students.
An important area I will continue leading this year is the Student Leadership Program. This is an integral part of our school community and provides an opportunity for students to develop into strong leaders, contribute to the school program and ensure each student has a voice. Together with Tom Nice, the teacher responsible for the Student Leadership program, and the School Captains we will make sure this is an area that has a sustained and long lasting impact at Melton Secondary College for all our students.
Finally, I am looking forward to continuing the work on our College STARR values which help develop a deep understanding on how the values will make our school community thrive.
Upcoming Events
Our annual Swimming Sports Carnival will be held on Thursday 16 February at Melton Waves. The carnival is only open to Year 7 students and the swimming competitors who have ‘signed up’ to participate. This means, except for Year 7 and the competitors this is a normal school day for Years 8-12.
The swimming event is expected to finish around 3pm when Year 7 students and competitors will be dismissed from Melton Waves.
Early Finish Days
This year we have scheduled in seven days when the school will finish at 1.39pm for students. The early finish days will allow our staff to continue on our important professional development program. If you are unable to collect your child from school at the earlier time of 1.39pm, please notify your son or daughters Sub School Office for alternative arrangements. The early finish dates are listed below for Term 1: -
Term 1
- Tuesday 21 February
- Thursday 16 March
Other important dates for your calendar
Term 1
- Friday 24 February – Student Free Day
Mr Alan Devine
Assistant Principal
I want to warmly welcome you all to our 2017 school year.
This year, I look forward to leading the Junior Sub School. Our new Leading Teachers, Kate Nye-Butler and Andrew Pizarro have organised a great start for our new Year 7 students. Organised lunchtime activities will assist the Transition process for students. Students and parents are welcome to consult the Junior Sub school team for any support that is required. We have high expectations from both students and staff, to assist with high quality learning, to create and maintain a safe, stimulating and orderly learning environment.
I will also be co leading our Positive Climate for Learning. Our goal is to build positive student wellbeing and behaviours through a system of interventions and programming that ensures learning for all students. I value, respect and care for every child in our school and trust they set high expectations for their own learning and wellbeing. Our Leading Teacher for Positive Education, Kate Smith, will continue to support the development of programs and practices based on Positive Education and Trauma-Informed Pedagogy.
Our parent community is valued and I look forward to continually working with you to support initiatives and links between our school and the general Melton Community. I will be leading the Community Subcommittee of School Council and welcome new members to our monthly meetings. New ideas and general support is also very welcome. Our first meeting will be held on the 23rd February from 4.30pm to 5.30pm.
Mrs Jenny Buckle
Assistant Principal