Principal's Report
Congratulations to our Year 12 Students
On 23 October we farewelled the Class of 2019 at a whole school assembly where Year 12 students were presented to the school community dressed in a variety of costumes. After farewelling their teachers of the past six years at a celebratory morning tea, and saying good-bye to younger students, our year 12s walked out the school gates for the last time.
We congratulate them on their excellent attitude and behaviour. They demonstrated that despite the stress of VCE, it is still possible to enjoy end-of-year celebrations in a respectful and positive way. The Class of 2019 are an inspiration to the South Oakleigh Community for their commitment and determination regarding their studies and optimism towards the future.
As our Year 12 students sit their final VCE exams we wish them all the best and trust they achieve the results they are hoping for and deserve.
I wish to acknowledge the ongoing support for our students from our VCE Leader—Ms Pelitidis, the Heads of House—Mr Bill Orologos, Mr Tim Columbus, Ms Stav Kantzas, Ms Renata Tilbey—and Director of Student Services—Mr Michael Alexis and the wellbeing team. Indeed, thank you to all staff and mentor teachers who have supported and encouraged our senior students for the past six years.
Parents and families are also thanked for their commitment, support and encouragement throughout the thirteen years of their child’s school life.
World Teachers’ Day – Friday 25 October
On Friday 25 October we celebrated World Teachers’ Day. The day highlighed the essential role of teachers within our community. Celebrated in over 100 countries, World Teachers' Day acknowledged the efforts of teachers in an increasingly complex, multicultural and technological society.
It is a day students, parents and community members demonstrate their appreciation for the contribution teachers make to their community. In recognition of the work our teachers do every day, we enjoyed a morning tea with Education Support colleagues who provide essential support within our classrooms.
At South Oakleigh we work continuously to ensure quality teaching in every classroom, every day. We empower our teachers to provide a nurturing and encouraging environment to maximise opportunities for our students to achieve success, both now and into the future. On behalf of the school community, I thank our teachers for their hard work and commitment.
One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child Carl Jung.
The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. William Arthur Ward.
Whole-School Exams
On 8 November the whole-school exam period commenced. These exams provide students with the opportunity to gain experience with the formal assessment process and to encounter similar expectations to that of the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority Year 12 examinations.
I wish everyone all the best during this process.
Ms Helen Koziaris
College Principal
