Shepparton High School

From the Principal Team

Welcome to the 2015 School Year

Welcome back to the 2015 school year. In particular I would like to welcome our new students, all year 7s and a large number of new students in years 8-12. We hope that you settle into our school very quickly and that you make the most of your learning opportunities by attending each day, being ready to learn and striving to achieve your personal best. I also welcome our new staff this year.

 

·       Kimberley Tempest (Assistant Principal)

·       Amanda Neilson (Legal Studies                          /Philosophy)

·       Stephanie Rees (Humanities)

·       Shibani Ishri returning from family leave             (Science)

·       Jordyn Frood (Health/PE)

·       Jannah Tucker (Instrumental music)

·       Karen Trainor (Integration)

·       Rebecca Wilson (Integration)

·       Brandon Moncrieff (IT trainee)

·       Letitia Bryan ( Literacy support trainee)

·       Jasmine Wright (Numeracy support                    trainee)

·       Kath Hocking return from family leave               (Deaf interpreter)

 

We are excited that you have joined our great school.

 

We have had a great start this year with in excess of 80% of our student and parent community coming in to school on Friday 30th January to attend our First day Student Conferences with our Teacher Advisers. This is now the third year since we have introduced this process with the aim of these meetings to build a positive relationship between students, staff and parents and ensure that every child is ready to learn and prepared to achieve their personal best. Students had their photos taken and discussed their learning goals with their teacher adviser and parents. It was a very positive process and congratulations to everyone who took part in the program.

 

YEAR 7 MENTORS

A big thankyou to our fantastic mentors who have spent the first week of the school year assisting our new Year 7 students in their commencement of secondary school. Last year’s Year 12 students Elise Billings, Jordan Moor and Mikaela Owen have been fantastic in assisting our new year 7’s in settling in to their new environment and ensuring the transition from Primary to Secondary has been both enjoyable and stress free. These mentors have also been terrific in assisting our Year 7 Team Leaders and teaching staff with meeting the individual needs of our new students.

 

FACILITIES & SERVICES UPGRADE

Over the Christmas break we have made some improvements to the learning environment at our school. The Year 9 staff office has been relocated to M Wing where the majority of Year 9 classes have been timetabled and Year 7 staff to E Wing. The Year 9 and Year 7 teachers will be easily accessible to students creating a supportive learning community in this dedicated space. More painting in the administration entrance and surrounding offices as well as the canteen have freshened up these areas. Wheelchair access was upgraded last year to the canteen and a new lift installed at the entrance of B-Wing. At present there are major alterations in progress in the three story building with the installation of a lift. These works should be completed by the beginning of Term 2. Frank, Jack and Liaqart  (maintenance team) were also busy over the holiday break with general gardening and maintenance to ensure the school grounds are looking immaculate. I am confident these refurbishments will be greatly appreciated by the students and staff to assist in creating a comfortable environment in which the students can learn.

 

MOBILE PHONE POLICY

Please note that this is our current mobile phone policy. Mobile phones should be switched off or on silent and kept out of sight during classroom lessons unless it is to be used for learning purposes as directed by the teacher.

 

  • Mobile technologies should not disrupt classes with ringtones or text message alerts.
  • Students should not be texting each other during class.
  • Students are permitted to use their phones at lunch and recess as long as they do not contravene our Student Engagement and Wellbeing Policy.
  • Students who repeatedly break these rules will result in disciplinary measures being taken as reflected in our Student Engagement and Wellbeing and Policy.

STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE

Parents are reminded the Department of Education does not provide personal accident insurance for students. Parents and guardians are responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for injured students, including transport costs. We recommend you seek assistance with this matter from your insurance broker or find a suitable personal accident insurer.

 

Phil Squire  Debbie Oliver    Kimberley Tempest

Principal      Asst Principal      Asst Principal