MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

JOANNE CAMOZZATO

Term 1 Successes and Update.

Congratulations to all the students for completing the first term of 2019. I would like to also thank the ECSC staff for creating the opportunities for students to engage with their learning in a variety of ways so that all can achieve positive outcomes in key areas of school. Students have been continuing to work on improving their multiplicative and problem solving skills in Maths; tackling common assessment tasks on Edward Scissorhands and making personalised flavoured ice cream in Food. Our teaching staff have continued to work in professional learning communities with our critical friends/educational consultants: Rob Parks (Scaffolding Maths in Middle Years) and Bronwyn Jones (measuring student learning growth and assessment). 

Our school values and expectations are: Respect All; Embrace Learning; Aim to Innovate; Look to Inspire yourself and others. As we continue to teach the students what these values mean both in the classroom, towards their peers and in the community it is some of the whole school events where we see the students come to realise their importance. As the College Principal I would like to thank all of the families for contributing to the lunch on the day.  We shared as many photos with the community as we could on Facebook, Instagram and there are some in this newsletter. You are able to see the enjoyment on student faces as they enjoyed the day. They listened respectfully to our guest speaker, Angela Minuzzo, DET Senior Languages Education Officer launch our Spanish Language Program; tried to dance Salsa; play a range of African drums and international sporting games; try the silent disco and eat as much food as possible.

Aurora Lendlease Art Installation

Last year a group of our foundation art students participated in a community Arts installation project conducted by Aurora- Lendlease and Whittlesea Council Youth Services with the two local secondary colleges in the new estate - Edgars Creek Secondary College and Al Siraat College. The artwork panels were launched by the Mayor of Whittlesea onn Harmony Day. Thank you to Naia, Ishanika and Tvisha who represented the College at the Opening.

School Council 2019 and Facilities Update

I was very proud to announce recently on Compass our 2019 school council members. They are:

Parent members:

Melanie Taimani (parent of Naia - Year 8) - School Council President

Mary Timotheou (parent of Mia - Year 7)

Robert Micelotta (parent of William - Year 7 & James - Year 8)

Community Member:

Cara Horner

Student Elected Members:

Cooper Richards

Bailey Williams

DET Members:

Glen Cowan - Assistant Principal

Jo Camozzato - College Principal

The College was recently visited by Local Member, Bronwyn Halfpenny in response to enquiries from the School Council President about the completion of Edgars Creek Secondary College. Melanie Taimani has continued to express the community's need and urgency in wanting to see a financial commitment in the State budget for the planned Stage 2 buildings for the College. 

Information Evening for 2020

I would like to thank the Galada Community Centre for enabling the College to hold a very successful information evening for families interested in enrolling in 2020 and beyond. Over 200 people attended the evening which was supported by many ECSC teachers, Education Support staff and student helpers. Families are welcome to book afterschool tours for April and May of next term.

Chess champion! 

Congratulations to Year 7 student, Sharath Mohanakrishnan who played at a competitive chess tournament in Ballarat during the Labour Day weekend. He achieved an equal third place with 4 out of 5 wins. He also played at the Arnold Chess Classic Festival in March where he won a Bronze medal. And yes that is Arnold Schwarzenegger!

Finally, nearly time to check on the winter uniform pieces from last year and/or organise the winter uniform ready to be worn by Week 3, Term 3. Students do grow taller and sometimes no longer find where items of uniform have gone from one season to another.  If your child is new to the school, the College has a specific winter uniform which is also discussed in the Middle School report.

Enjoy the school holidays and thank you for your ongoing support.

Regards 

Joanne Camozzato

College Principal