The end of the year is nearly upon us and we are busy finalising our work for 2017 and preparing for 2018.

ORIENTATION DAY

We welcomed our new Grade 6 students to Orientation Day on Tuesday and the excitement and anticipation was obvious. Mr Ben Murphy, Ms Julie Jerome and Ms Lisa Rowe and the Transition team have worked very closely with the primary schools to develop a comprehensive transition program to allow the new students to experience a taste of secondary school in preparation for next year. These young students are looking forward to next year and many positive comments were heard from smiling faces which was terrific to see.

PRESENTATION NIGHT

The Shepparton High School Presentation night will be held on Monday 18th December at Eastbank in Shepparton. The night will be a great opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of so many of our students throughout the year in a range of different fields – the arts, academic achievement, sport, leadership and citizenship. Award winners will be published in the next newsletter in the new year.

REPORTS

Reports for Years 7-11 students will be uploaded to Xuno by next Friday 22nd December. If you have not accessed Xuno previously please contact the school on 5821 4322 for logon details and they will be emailed out to you.

LOCKERS

Students have been advised for the past fortnight to empty their lockers and take their belongings home. All lockers will be cleaned out for re-allocation during the last week of school. The school does not take responsibility for any items left behind after Friday 15th December.

START OF 2018 SCHOOL YEAR ARRANGEMENTS

Monday 29th January

- Teachers resume

Tuesday 30th January

– First Day student conferences

Wednesday 31st January

– Year 7 & 12 students only commence

Thursday 1st February

– All Students resume

FIRST DAY STUDENT CONFERENCES 2018

To establish a foundation for successful learning, Shepparton High School will again be holding Student /Parent/Teacher Conferences to commence the school year in 2018.

The date for the First Day Conferences is Tuesday 30th January 2018. Year 7 and 12 students only will begin classes on Wednesday 31st January with all students beginning normal classes on Thursday 1st February. The purpose of the conferences is to enable all students, parents and teachers the opportunity to establish and continue to develop their relationships at the beginning of the school year.

The establishment of student learning goals is an important part of the process, involving

students in the development of skills for independent learning. It also gives us an opportunity to discuss responsibilities and expectations for the school year. There will be no scheduled classes on this day.

All enrolled students, accompanied by at least one parent/guardian (preferably both) are asked to come to school and meet with their Teacher Adviser for a 15 minute conference on Tuesday 30th January 2018. An online booking system will be used to schedule appointments for this day.

Details will be posted to all families next week regarding this start to the school year including instructions on how to make appointments using the online system or alternatively by contacting the General Office on 5821 4322. Please contact a member of the Principal team if you have any queries about this initiative.

2018 LEADERSHIP TEAMS

Kimberley Tempest (Assistant Principal) will continue her role as Acting Principal at Cobram Secondary College for 2018. Julie Jerome has been appointed to Assistant Principal at SHS.

Teacher Advisors will continue to be first point of contact for parents wishing to discuss their child’s education, progress and behaviour with the school. The following staff have been appointed to important leadership roles to assist staff and students at each year level:

Team Leaders

Year 7/8 Ben Murphy

Year 9/10 Leigh McIntyre

Year 11/12 Amy Gallacher

Assistant Team Leaders

Year 7 Julie Natalizio

Year 8 Daniel Napolitano

Year 9 Robyn Hough

Year 10 Kathryn Keen

Year 11 Myf Saxton

Year 12 Heath Plattfuss

COLLECTION OF BOOKS FOR 2018

Parents/ Guardians are reminded that book orders for 2018 subject selections can be collected from Campion Education, 13 Telford Drive, Shepparton from Wednesday 17th January until Wednesday 24th January 2018.

PURCHASING NEW UNIFORMS 2018

Uniform requirements are outlined below and parents need to be aware when purchasing shoes that they ensure they are plain black lace up and not slip on shoes. (NO WHITE OR COLOURED EDGING )

If any family is experiencing difficulty in affording the required uniform please do not hesitate to contact your TA or member of the school wellbeing team to seek assistance in purchasing required items.

Girls Summer Uniform

Shepparton High School blue & white check dress.

Navy Scags shorts and plain white polo shirt

Navy SHS Waterproof Jacket or grey SHS jumper or Navy SHS windcheater

Black Lace- up shoes or T-bar school shoes and plain white or black socks

Girls Winter Uniform

Plain white cotton collared shirt or Plain white polo shirt

Navy blue dress slacks (hipster or skinny leg pants are NOT permitted)

Shepparton High School Kilt

Navy tights with black lace up or T-bar school shoes.

Navy blue track pants with SHS emblem

Navy SHS Jacket or grey Shepparton High School jumper

Navy SHS windcheater

Black lace up or T-Bar school shoes with white or black socks

Muslim Girls Uniform

Any girls wishing to wear traditional Muslim dress are to wear: Navy blue trousers, long skirt or dress; White or Navy blue headscarf

Boys Summer Uniform

Navy blue shorts – 720s or Max Dax

White plain cotton collared shirt or white plain polo shirt

Navy SHS Waterproof Jacket or grey SHS jumper

Navy SHS windcheater

Plain white or black socks and black lace up school shoes

Boys Winter Uniform

Long grey school pants – 720s or Max Dax

White plain cotton collared shirt or white plain polo shirt

Navy SHS Waterproof Jacket or grey SHS jumper

Navy blue track pants with SHS emblem

Navy SHS windcheater

Plain white or black socks and black lace up school shoes

Girls and Boys Sports Uniform

A sport uniform is to be worn for all Physical Education, Sport Education classes and on sporting excursions. The uniform is;

Navy blue sports shorts and shirt with the SHS emblem with white socks and runners. Track pants are also available

This sports uniform isavailable from the uniform shop at 183 Corio St, Shepparton

Two common problems have arisen with uniform in the past. They concern shoes and shorts – both boys and girls. The school shoes to be worn are plain black lace up shoes or T-Bars (girls) and not slip on shoes. The correct shorts for girls are Navy Scags shorts with the boys being Navy blue shorts – 720’s or Max Dax. Please check the uniform requirements carefully to ensure that the correct uniform is purchased.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Phil Squire Principal

Christine Cole Assistant Principal

Julie Jerome Assistant Principal

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