PRINCIPALS REPORT

Welcome to all students and families 

I would like to thank all students for their positive return to the College. I would also like to extend a special welcome to our Year 7 students and families. 

It was a pleasure meeting with many of you at our annual welcome breakfast. Thanks to our parent helpers at this event also. I would also like to welcome the range of new students across a variety of year levels to the College community. I look forward to sharing in your learning through 2021. 

College Captains 

Our College captains in 2021 are, Emily Ben, Tia Garlick, Elijah Jones and Zak Lumley. 

I look forward to working with our captains and the broader student leadership team in 2021. Congratulations to these students on being appointed to these important roles. 

From left: College Principal Mr Caughey, with College Captains Elijah Jones, Tia Garlick, Emily Ben and Zak Lumley.

2020 Results 

While 2020 provided numerous challenges for our students I am very pleased to report on some positive results for our graduates. Over 90% of our students that were seeking a university or TAFE pathway were successful in their first round applications. Successful senior certificate attainment at VCE was 99% and VCAL was 94%. Our VCE mean study score was 28. 

School Gymnasium and Performing Arts upgrades 

The final approvals are being completed for this exciting project at the College with construction set to begin later in Term 1 of 2021. The project includes a new double court facility as well as upgrades to the Community Theatre changerooms. Both the new gym and Theatre upgrade will provide excellent resources for our students and the community.

The College website and College Facebook page will be used to share updates throughout the construction phase. The project is set to be completed approximately 12 months from the construction start date. 

School Review

As communicated in 2020, the College will be undertaking our Department of Education review. All government schools are required to complete this process every 4 years. The College was initially set to complete this in 2020, however, this was shifted to 2021 due to the impact of the global pandemic. Students, staff and parents are provided opportunities to be involved in this process. I am seeking interest from parents to participate in parent forums during the first two weeks of March. Please register your interest by emailing the College - cranbourne.sc@education.vic.gov.au – with the subject line ‘Parent forums’. Arrangements will then be made directly with parents and carers after receiving an expression of interest. 

School Buses 

It has come to my attention that the buses leaving from Brunt Street (near the College Theatre) are not widely used by students. These buses are in place specifically for school students. I am working through some of the reasons for this and will be seeking to implement solutions to address this issue. I will keep the College community informed of any developments of this work through Term 1. 

If you would like to provide feedback to me directly please email the College – cranbourne.sc@education.vic.gov.au – with the subject line ‘School bus feedback’. Thanks again for your role in making the start of our school year a successful one and I look forward to working with you all over the 2021 school year. 

David Caughey

College Principal