FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Welcome everyone!
Special welcome to our new families to Lilydale High School.
Prior to the current ‘circuit breaker’ the Year 7 students were settling into their new school incredibly well and the rest of the school also back into the swing of things. We are hopeful that our current situation will change shortly and we again have everyone back on site.
We are looking forward to a very positive year despite the ever present possibility of spending time in remote learning. As was the case in 2020, wewill get through whatever comes our way, a reminder that support is always available.
Although Years 7 to 12 students will be working from home, their attendance will still be recorded during Home Group each morning.
All students are required to log in to Google Classroom Home Group between 8.40 am and 8.48 am and POST a comment for their attendance (same process as last year).
Students are reminded, they must PRESS the arrow button to post a comment.
Head of Year 7, Jeremy Neuman sent a short instructional video to all Year 7 students and parents on Sunday afternoon, explaining how to log in. The video is also available on Compass.
Assistance for the new students in Years 8 to 12 has also been provided.
Who's who in 2021?
Leadership Team 2021
Principal
Wendy Powson
Assistant Principals
Stuart Young
Trent Silk
Melissa McMillan
Genaha Thompson
Head of Senior School and Year 12
Janine Sayers
Head of Year 11
Daniel Toma
Head of Middle School and Year 10
Elizabeth Nevins
Head of Year 9
Riana Asta
Head of Year 8
Matthew Nicholls
Head of Year 7
Jeremy Neuman
Head of Arts - Sarah Hardy
Head of English - Jessica Timmers
Head of Mathematics - Liz Toma and Caitlin Saliba
Head of Humanities - Catherine Edwards and Leah Shields
Head of Languages - Kelly Farrell
Head of PASE - Alister Stuart
Head of Science - Kristy Bjarnelind
Head of Technology - Caitlin Marshall
Head of Instrumental Music - Amy Cumming and Jacki Goode
Communications
You can contact any staff member via Compass, email or via phone at any stage, they will return your communications.
In the interests of work – life balance for our staff there is a policy in place regarding the timing of communication.
Staff will reply to emails within 48 hours, however, they are not obliged to check emails after 4.30 pm. If there is an urgent need for communication please phone the school directly.
Thank you to everyone for your assistance with this.
3 Way Conferences
The first of our 3 Way Conferences is coming up on, Tuesday March 9.
The aim of the sessions are to exchange information in relation to learning and to set some goals for individual subjects.
Online bookings will be available soon through Compass.
We look forward to seeing all students and parents/carers attending on the day.
Year 7 students are reminded to check their Compass News Feed every morning to ensure they know what clubs, sporting teams and activities are available for sign up.
Currently on offer;
- Art Club
- Artist of the Month
- Book Lovers Club
- Clay Club
- Clay Target Shooting Club
- Chess Club
- Interschool Sport
- STEAMQUEENS
- Zoo Keepers - Reptile House/Zoology Centre
We look forward to students getting involved in these opportunities.
Year 7 Launch Into High School Program
Thanks to all of our students who participated in the program to introduce them to the school and thanks to the parents/carers who were able to attend to hear more about LHS and meet the teachers.
Uniform and Mobiles
Thank you to everyone for your support in relation to uniform and mobile phone policies.
A reminder to all students, that phones must be locked in lockers until the end of the day and facial piercings are not permitted to be worn.
If students need to contact parents during the day, they should attend the Sub School Offices (Junior, Middle and Senior) and not contact parents/carers from their phone.
When students have to chat with their coordinators and teachers regarding any concerns, it builds confidence, resilience and independence. The staff will be only too happy to assist where needed.
It is important that everyone complies with the rules and expectations so that we can get on with the business of learning in a safe and consistent environment.
The aim of the mobile phone policy is to provide:
- a safe environment to learn without inappropriate mobile phone use (including cyberbullying) or distractions
- greater opportunities for social interaction and physical activity during recess and lunchtimes.
Our school policies can be found on the school website and below.;
Lockers
We have again reminded all students that they need a lock on their locker to keep their belongings secure.
Locks can be purchased from the School Office for $10.
Looking forward to seeing everyone soon.
Wendy Powson
Principal