Principal's Report

RELOCATABLE CLASSROOMS

McKinnon Secondary College will receive a state-of-the art two-storey relocatable building to meet growing enrolment demands. The two-storey relocatable building has four classrooms and storage areas. This would assist McKinnon Secondary College to continue to provide students with a great teaching and learning environment. The new two-storey buildings have been designed with the following modern features: improved floor, wall and roof thermal insulation; double glazed windows to reduce heat loss; thermal chimneys for passive ventilation of hot air energy; efficient design to reduce energy usage; external window shades;     inclusion of a ramp and lift mobile storage units to allow various teaching layouts. The two-storey relocatables will be rolled out to schools once they have been built and tested.

EXAMINATIONS

The examination period has concluded. All examinations have been undertaken with care and precision and have given students invaluable opportunities to demonstrate knowledge. I acknowledge and thank Mr Kan, Mr Evans, the Head of Sub-Schools, Student Managers and Mr Glenister for their due diligence with the exams.

FRENCH EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Last week we welcomed thirteen French exchange students who are staying with their host families for six weeks. It is always wonderful to host international guests and I hope their experiences are positive and rewarding. I know strong friendships will be forged and I hope language enrichment will be achieved. Thank you to Russell Absalom for his efforts with this exchange and the many staff involved in during this program. I would also like to thank and acknowledge our generous families who host our student guests and look after them while in Australia. They help to ensure the experience is positive and memorable.

TASMANIA

I wish the Year 11s participating in our end of term Tasmania Tour all the very best. I thank Mr Howe and Ms Andrieux for their organisation of the tour and I know staff and students participating are very excited. I hope they return with fond memories.

END OF TERM

Thank you to all staff, students and parents for a tremendous term. Your support has been invaluable. I hope all enjoy a well deserved break and I look forward to your safe return next term.