Message from our 

Campus Principal

We recently celebrated Reconciliation Week with a Flag Raising Ceremony and a Smoking Ceremony for our new buildings.  For a school that bears the name and symbols of our local First Nations people, taking these opportunities to show our commitment to reconciliation, education, and support of our Koorie students, is important.  It was great to see our dancers in action again, and to have Harriet Shing and Kellie O’Callaghan come to support the event.  Most of all, it was great to see some of our families come along and show their support for their kids, and for the efforts that the school is making to support our students.  Throughout the week, our students also engaged in learning about Reconciliation Week and considered their own Acknowledgement of Country.  We now take this learning forward with our classes opening each week with an Acknowledgement of Country.

This week, our Year 7s have been away on their camp at Camp Coolamatong on the Banskia Peninsula.  I was grateful to have the opportunity to visit the students at the campsite and was impressed by their willingness to have a go.  It was also fantastic to see so many students in attendance.  Our students always return from camp more cohesive, with new friendships and a greater appreciation for each other and the staff.  I look forward to seeing the impact on our Year 7s next week.  

As this semester draws to a close, I encourage you to look over your child’s report with them at the end of the term and help them set goals for Semester 2.  If you have any concerns with regards to the reports, please contact the classroom teachers or Team Leaders to discuss these further at the start of Term 3.

Mr Dan Swallow

Morwell Campus Principal