Principal's News
I am pleased to announce that Y2 Architecture have been reappointed to design the final stages of our school re-build. Over the past two weeks, Matt Dwyer and Matt Soulsby from Y2 Architecture have been meeting with staff, students and representatives from School Council to begin reviewing the proposed locations of the remaining buildings we are about to construct. The next components of our school re-build amount to an $11.75 million project which will include the following new facilities: general purpose classrooms, art rooms, media studies rooms, library, canteen, food technology facilities, staff rooms and an administration centre. Over the next few weeks, final decisions will be made about the precise location of these new buildings, and we will then move into designing the specifics of these facilities. This design process will occur throughout Term 4, and the project will go out to tender early in 2019 so that construction can begin by the middle of next year. I will keep the school community updated about this exciting building project via my newsletter articles.
Photos of the first planning meetings (Below)
Staff PD Day (Below)
As you are aware, last Monday was one of our four staff professional development (PD) days for the year. We used Monday’s PD day for our teaching and educational support staff to undertake day one of the Berry Street Education Model training. This program will help our staff to better understand the impact of stress and trauma on students’ learning. The first day of the program specifically focussed on ways that we can help students better understand and regulate their emotions and stay focussed so that they can learn more effectively. Day two of this four day training will occur on Monday 5 November (our final staff PD day for the year), and the final two days of training will occur in the first half of 2019 (February 26 and May 22).
Finally from me this week, I congratulate our staff and students involved in the performance of Calamity Jane last week. It was a spectacular production, and I hope that many members of our school community took the opportunity to enjoy the show.
Paul Frye
Principal
College Uniform
After my first 6 months at CSC I can clearly say that I am proud to be associated with such a unique and diverse school community, one that offers pathways for all students. The one aspect that requires definite improvement is the wearing of the College uniform. As previously stated in newsletters throughout this year, I have worked in numerous schools in Australia and England, and I strongly believe CSC has the potential to be setting education standards, not only across our region, but across the state. The basis behind any high achieving school in establishing a culture of high expectations, must begin with students wearing our College uniform with Pride. Students should be proud to be associated with CSC and should demonstrate this every day. The wearing of uniform at CSC is compulsory for all students, with the current Year 12 students being the last year level to be exempt. The Victorian Department of Education and Training (DET) has clear guidelines on individual exemptions, which are mainly limited to religious or health reasons. Exemptions can not be sought based on individual philosophical reasons. Rationale for wearing our College uniform includes;
- Establishes equality among students in their dress code
- Removes ‘grey areas’ in relation to acceptable and unacceptable attire
- Demonstrates connectedness to our College, being part of the CSC team
- Demonstrates personal pride in one’s appearance
- Safety with practical subjects
- Enhances safety within school (intruders are easily identified)
- Develops good practice for many careers that require uniform.
We are seeking improved support from parents and carers in the wearing of our uniform. Once again, I truly believe CSC is a great school, and this is the message our students should be sending to the local community by always wearing our uniform with Pride.
Justin Hird
Assistant Principal