From the Principal Class

College Council Composition for 2023

The new College Council for 2023 has now held its first meeting. The composition of the current Council is as follows:

Parent Representatives:

Sophie Akamatis, Helen Failla, Geoff Farrugia, Grant Fawcett (President), Jenny Hammersley, Anne Samantzis, Rafik Sanij (Vice President) and Tanya Seath.

DET Employed Representatives:

Rick Hudson, Sasha Mildenall (Treasurer), Joe Laganga and Catherine Brockdorff

Co-opted Members :

Ragni Andriopoulos and Tina Kerr

(Parents, Family & Friends Representatives), Cameron Richards and Tahlia Heath (Student Representative), Bridgette Handley, Maria Kleinveldt, Suzana Grujevski and Angie Patsalides (Observers).

Executive Offcer (Principal):Danny Dedes

We would also like to thank the DET employed representatives, parent representatives and students who have all been very active participants on the previous college council.

Uniform Reminders

A reminder that students are to be in full school uniform at all times.  Occasionally there may be an issue with your child’s uniform that means they are not in full uniform.  Please note that on these occasions, your child must bring a signed note from you and in the morning report to the Student Support Centre with this note.   Students who are often out of school uniform will be followed up with school consequences where necessary and we appreciate your support in this matter. 

As the colder months approach we have a few timely reminders. At no times are students to wear hooded jumpers to school (this includes with a parent note). These will be confiscated and the student can collect it at the end of the day.

Track-suit pants (blue and black) are not an acceptable part of the College uniform and cannot be worn. Navy blue tights can be worn by girls under the school skirt or dress but leggings should not be worn instead of school pants. Where families are having difficulties in purchasing the appropriate uniform we encourage parents to contact the College to discuss this matter.

Parent Teacher Interviews

At the end of last term, we held Parent Teacher Interviews for Semester 1.  It was lovely to see so many parents attend, and a welcome return to having this event on site.  Many parents and staff commented on how much they appreciated this opportunity. More than 2200 interview bookings were scheduled.

Any parents who were not able to attend the Parent Teacher Interviews, or would like some follow up, can contact their child’s Sub School Leader.  The second cycle of progress reports will be released to parents and students within the next week.

and finally...

When communicating with staff at the college we ask all parents to follow the College's Communication Policy. This policy can be found on the College's Compass Management System. Parents can communicate with staff via email or by phone. Any concerns or complaints should be directed to me directly.

We greatly appreciate the support we receive from parents to make sure that your child attends school regularly and punctually, is in full school uniform, and is ready to learn in all classes with correct books and equipment.

Danny Dedes

On behalf of the Principal Class

Rick Hudson, Sasha Mildenhall and Louisa Norwood