Remote Learning Staff

Staff Portraits

Whilst the Coronavirus has caused serious issues worldwide, it has also brought about some soul searching and creativity. As people were forced to stay home, many have reignited their passion for the arts. At Healesville High School, the virus has also led to an enhanced sense of teamwork with many positive activities building the bonds between us. 

When it came time for me to create a team building exercise, I chose the arts. My own children have been learning from home and one of their tasks was to create a self-portrait. 

My son saw his head filled with Beyblades and his newly developed love for the number eight.

My daughter saw herself in a colourful floral dress and had her eyes correctly placed in the middle of her head.

 I was inspired by their visions and started drawing more myself. For me, the logical team building activity was portraits that challenged our lifelong learners and paid homage to our team members.

I think you will agree that the results are spectacular. We have so many talented artists, many of whom had kept their skills hidden from view. We have people who were willing to take a chance, experimenting with different formats and learning new skills. We also see the positive relationship between staff members at Healesville High School as artists showed their appreciation for their subjects. 

I would like to thank all of the artists and subjects for participating in the virtual exhibition. We hope to physically display them for you at some socially acceptable time in the not too distant future. I know our staff members have loved seeing the images and occasionally working out who the subject was. I hope you enjoy looking at them and maybe get the inspiration to chance your artistic arm. 

Scott Fisher

Junior School Leader