Principal's Message

                   Mrs Josie Crisara

Scholarships

Each year students are invited to apply for scholarships.

Foundation Scholarship

The Foundation Scholarship is provided by the Aitken College Board for a student in Year 11 going into Year 12.  The scholarship covers the cost of  tuition fees for the 2019 school year. To apply, students must complete an application form and undertake an interview. The Foundation Scholarship is awarded taking into account the following criteria: academic endeavour, leadership, contribution to school life and service. This scholarship is awarded on Presentation Night.

Parents and Friends Arts Scholarship

This scholarship is provided to a student or students in Year 11 going into Year 12. It is sponsored by the Parents and Friends Association to enable students to undertake a masterclass or course in their particular area of interest in the Arts.  This can be in the Visual Arts or Performing Arts.

Rachel Woodhams Music Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored by the Woodhams family and is for a student in Year 8 or Year 9 who has an interest in Music or Music Composition. Students can apply to do a masterclass or course in their area of interest.

Applications for scholarships are available from Reception and are due by the end of Term 3.

Cybersafety

Brett Lee, former Police Officer and detective who has worked in the field of Child Exploitation presented to students and parents on Tuesday 14 August. His experience in working on-line to catch criminals and predators makes Brett one of the most qualified speakers and he gave some insight into the dangers of the on-line world but also focused on things to do to keep safe.

He had some key messages for students:

• People you only know on the internet are strangers!
• The Internet is PUBLIC and PERMANENT
• ALWAYS protect personal details on-line
• Have rules for using the internet and computers
• Talk to a trusted adult if you have a problem.

I am hoping that students from Years 4-9 had reinforced key messages discussed at school and at home. Thank you also to the parents who came to the information session after school.

Professional Learning Day

Teachers spent the Professional Learning Day focusing on how data can be used to improve teaching and learning. A number of staff presented information to colleagues and it was an opportunity to reflect and learn new things.  Teachers are also learners.