Principal's Report

Welcome back to term two and this edition of 'The Score'.

It was pleasing to welcome back students and staff after the Easter break and welcome new students and families who have commenced at our College this term.

Term 2 is always a very important time as it brings together much of the learning undertaken throughout term one as teachers test for student understanding and application in major assessment tasks and in the case of our senior students prepare them for their mid-year examinations. It is also the term in which NAPLAN is conducted in all schools across Australia. It is therefore paramount that as a College we balance our learning values of rigour, responsiveness and relevance in addition to student wellbeing. This can only be achieved if our families keep our student services team informed of any concerns that may arise.

As parents you should be proud of your children as they are showing great pride and continue to work hard as they prepare for their final assessments prior to the end of semester. Our teachers, tutors and other support staff are continuing to work with students who may require catch up following last year’s lockdown in addition to extending our top achievers. They are being responsive to globalisation and using latest research and innovation in what they teach, they are incorporating the acquisition of skills, knowledge and attributes for the student’s futures and for students in 7-10 the changes which will take place in senior secondary education in Victoria from 2023.

Open Day Success

Wednesday 28 April was our Open Day and Night and what an outstanding success it was.

The school facilities, programs, staff and students were showcased to hundreds of visitors. We were very pleased to hear the number of comments about how impressive our students are, how proud our staff are working at Scoresby, the quality of every teaching program, and the positive energy in our College. A special thank you to all staff, students and parents who contributed to producing such a dynamic evening, and to our student leaders who led the evening welcome and tours.

It is an exciting time for our College as the growth in community confidence continues. This is shown in the tours for prospective students that have taken place and new enrolments that have taken place since the start of the year.

ANZAC Day

Anzac Day is a significant event set aside for remembrance of those Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who fought and died at Gallipoli in 1915. It is important as a school to continue to educate our future generations about our Nation’s history. To commemorate on the day, Amber Pascua Year 11, represented the College at the Anzac Day Commemorative Service at Waterford Park Village in Knoxfield. Amber was very proud as she read a special Anzac Day poem to the large gathering of residents and family members present, especially as her father is a war veteran. Waterford Park each year invites a student leader from our College to participate in the service. I was pleased to gain feedback on the value of our involvement and the importance the residents place on having a member of our younger generation paying tribute to this day.

2021 Council

Congratulations to Jo Jones, Parent of Addi in Year 7, who has filled the parent vacancy for School Council. The addition of a Year 7 parent provides greater parent representation across year levels. We look forward to Jo joining our next meeting.

Council sub committees make recommendations to Council. Parents are welcome to consider joining Finance Committee, Education Policy Committee or Uniform Committee. Please email or contact Michele via the office if you wish to be considered for joining any of the committees mentioned. It is a great way to meet other parents and contribute to your child’s education. Education Committee in particular provides great insight into the priorities for teaching and learning and this year will include a teaching and learning presentation by a member of staff at each meeting.

College Uniform

Thank you to students and parents for the positive response to students returning in full school uniform at the start of the term. We only had a small number of students we needed to follow up and it is so positive seeing them represent our college so well in the community.

Mrs Gail Major

Principal