Principal's Report

From the Principal

Vale, Lynne Ramsay

It was with great sadness that I informed the school community this week of the passing of long-serving and dearly loved teacher, Lynne Ramsay.  Lynne was “Carwatha”.  She really loved this school.  She was totally committed to our students and the community.  She was an outstanding Maths teacher who was always willing to provide her students with extra help and support.  She held many leadership positions and provided excellent service in each of the roles she undertook.  Past and present students saw Lynne as an inspirational teacher who really cared about each of them.  To staff, Lynne was a treasured friend and colleague, a valued mentor to many and frequently the source of lots of fun. 

We have been overwhelmed with messages of support and tributes about Lynne from current and former students, staff and parents this week.    She was indeed an exceptional person whose legacy will remain with this school for many years.  She will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Our thoughts are with Lynne’s family at this sad time: her husband, Peter, her children Peter, Michael and Paula (all ex-students of Carwatha), their partners and her adored grandchildren.   Flowers and condolences have been passed on to the family on behalf of the whole school community.

Congratulations and best wishes to Linda Stanton

I am very pleased to inform the school community that Linda Stanton, one of our Assistant Principals, has been appointed to the position of Principal of Mornington Secondary College.  Linda begins her new role on Monday, April 18th, so her last day at Carwatha is Friday, April 15th.  This is a well-deserved promotion for Linda who has been Assistant Principal at Carwatha for the last 7 years.  During her time at Carwatha, she has provided outstanding leadership through times of significant change.  She has mentored staff and provided caring and compassionate support and encouragement for students at all times.  She is highly respected by staff, parents and students and we will all miss her. I would like to thank Linda sincerely for her dedicated service to this school and wish her well in her new role.

Open Day

On Thursday, April 21st we are holding an Open Day for families who wish to find out more about our school, particularly those interested in Prep. or Year 7 enrolments.  This is an opportunity to see our school at work.  Tours will be available at 10.00, 2.00 and 4.00. There will be an information evening for parents of prospective Year 7 students commencing at 7.00 p.m. Please encourage family and friends to come and have a look at our school.

School Council

At our recent School Council meeting, the 2016 Executive was elected.  I am pleased to inform our school community that the 2016 School Council President is Michelle Coxhill and Vice President is Julie Hallett.

Parent / teacher night

Parent / teacher night will be held next Tuesday, April 19th from 4.00 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Appointments with teachers can be made using Compass.  Secondary progress reports will also, for the first time, be available online on Compass from Monday, April 19th.  Parents are reminded that there will be a late start to school on Wednesday, April 20th, following parent / teacher night.  Classes will begin at 10.00 a.m. Students should arrive at school by 9.45 a.m.

Welcome back to Term 2.

Bronwyn Hamilton