Acting Principal's Message-

Shaun Doherty

School Review

At the beginning of this Term, as a College, we took part in our School Review. Every four years, all Department Schools go through a School Review process to help establish a Strategic Plan for the following four years. The School Review Panel comprised a range of leaders, teachers, support staff and some external people, including a School Reviewer, Senior Educational Improvement Leader and Challenge Partners (two local Principals from another School). The Review Panel used the Pre-Review Self-Evaluation (the feedback obtained last term from our community) and spoke with a range of teachers, support staff and students at the College. Overwhelmingly, McClelland College was acknowledged for the fantastic work that has occurred over the past four years and the positive culture evident throughout the school. Some clarity around the focus of the next four years has begun to be planned for and the final documentation as a result of the School Review will be made available to the community early next year.

Farewell Class of 2022

We have recently farewelled our Class of 2022 after completing their formal classes. Year 12 VCE students have had an excellent Examination period and our Year 12 VCAL Students finalised their 13 years of schooling with a presentation to a range of leaders and staff at the school. The Class of 2022 has endured an unstable and unpredictable environment in their final years of schooling. They must be commended for their resilience, focus and determination in completing their Year 12 studies. I look forward to celebrating with the Class of 2022 at their Valedictory evening on Friday Night.

Headstart begins

Wednesday, 23rd November signifies the beginning of the Headstart period and the start of 2023 classes. It is vital that students take this period very seriously with both work ethic and attendance requirements. Every day of attendance is essential for students and the opportunity to start new classes afresh ensures that the best start for 2023 occurs.

With another term flying by, we look forward to the upcoming weeks as a College.