From the Principal

It has been a particularly busy term with students involved in a broad range of activities which will be evident as you read through this newsletter.

As you are aware our capital works project has been completed with some defects still to be addressed. We are close to engaging a landscaping company to begin major works at the front to the school.

Congratulations to Ashleigh Harris and Morgan Edwards who were successful in their nomination for student representatives on School Council. It was wonderful to have so much interest and I thank all students who expressed interest and who participated in the election process.

School Review – Term 4 2018

This year we will complete our 4 year review. The review is set for term 4. However, we are well underway with preparations. School Council has attended training and I have attended professional development regarding the process and also in data analysis. A reviewer will be appointed to us soon.

A key feature of the new model of school review is the increased role of Pre-Review Self-Evaluation (PRSE) in determining the length and focus of each review. Completing a strong PRSE with input from the whole school community is critical to gaining the full benefit from a school review.

We will being seeking your input and have this section completed by the end of term 3.

At least four weeks prior to Validation Day, we will need to provide electronic copies of:

all school policies/documentation for the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) Minimum Standards check to the reviewer
the endorsed Pre-Review Self-Evaluation Report to the school review panel, along with other data and information that will inform the review.

The Government Schools Spectacular 2018, Saturday 15th September 1pm & 6.30pm at Hisense Arena

We are really excited that our school has again been accepted to participate in the Victorian State Schools Spectacular. This program, managed by the Department of Education and Training, helps to develop each student’s performance skills, discipline, perseverance, cooperation and confidence under the training of industry professionals.

Seventeen students have been selected to sing in the 1200 voice Mass Choir. Congratulations to: Alannah De Jesus, Alexandra Wood-Freeman, Alicia Scott, Anaelle Micciche, Caleb Hopewell, Dasha Tolkach, Georgia Wood-Freeman, Harriet Rowsell, Isabella McFarland, Jasmine Shaw, Layla Carmeli-Wolski, Lottie Hudson, Orleanna Murray de Brossard, Rudi Hudson, Sophie Swiatlo and Kei Someda.

Congratulations to:

Mikki Clemans, who was selected again as a violinist in the orchestra
Sophie Rowsell who has been selected as an actor
Estelle Lipovetsky and Maani Baker, who were successful in auditioning for the Performing Arts Unit Choir.

I am very proud of all students involved and appreciative of the work of our performing arts and instrumental music teachers. I am looking forward to the production.

To purchase tickets, visit www.ticketek.com.au/spectacular or phone Ticketek on 132 849.

Staffing

We have welcomed Kylie Hillemacher who has joined the integration team.

We will be welcoming Maybeth Atkinson who joins us as a sports assistant and Kevin Patterson as our new Facilities Manger.

Fiona Tingate will replace Lou Tsarpalas for the first 4 weeks of term 3.

Sheereen Kindler

Principal