From the Principal 

PRINCIPAL NEWSLETTER February 2020

Dear Parents, Staff, Students and Friends,

I hope everyone enjoyed a relaxing summer holiday break and I look forward to catching up with many of you throughout Term One.  Students are settling in well to the new school year and I am confident that the wonderful partnership between parents, students and staff will allow us to continue to progress from strength to strength.  

Congratulations to the 2020 school leaders:

Leaders:

• Aisha Ashby
• Saige Dupuy
• Olympia Ward

 Assistant Leaders:

• Jude Melarpis
• Samuel Scandolera,
• Nyapout Thon                                                

I am delighted with the appointment of these outstanding students who I am sure will positively represent our school.

HELP ALWAYS AVAILABLE

Cranbourne East Secondary College has a commitment to providing all the care and support necessary for each student to do their best and achieve the highest possible learning outcomes.  It is important when parents have concerns about their children, that they contact the relevant staff members immediately to ensure a quick, supportive response. Decisions regarding students are made in partnership with parents and students, with careful consideration of what is in the best interests of the students.

In addition, we are fortunate to have Student Wellbeing team: Leader Marianne McEwen, Assistant Leader Nicole Price, Student Counsellors Cathy Joseph and Sam Dzungayira, Youth Worker Todd Caldwell and Nurse Anna Syposs.  They are available to help students and their families with any welfare related concerns. In addition to this team we have Careers Counsellor Nancy Huez and VET coordinator Liz Hassell who are available to counsel students and families in relation to exploring career options. 

In conclusion, I extend my best wishes to everyone as we embark on another exciting year of teaching and learning where I am sure we will be regularly celebrating the many achievements of our students.  I encourage all students to become involved in many different aspects of school life, which will enhance their learning and provide wonderful lifelong memories of well-spent years at Cranbourne East Secondary College.

COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY

CESC is committed to the practices and values surrounding child safety. All procedures, measures and practices have been developed in accordance with Ministerial Order No 870 -Child Safe Standards- Managing the risk of child abuse in schools.

Cranbourne East Secondary College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. This is the primary focus of our care and decision-making. Cranbourne East Secondary College has zero tolerance for child abuse.

Cranbourne East Secondary College  is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. With particular attention being given to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability. 

Every person involved in Cranbourne East Secondary College has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role he/she plays individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all children and young people is at the forefront of all they do and every decision they make.