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From the College Principal 

Returning to school in 2022 brought much relief to our community as students, staff and families donned their mask's and made for The Lakes. The excitement and anticipation for a year of learning opportunities was evident in the smiles and greetings, high fives, hugs, and knuckles. Appreciating the freedom of the grounds, being able to play on courts and just enjoy each other was amazing.

 

The new year brought changes in staff where we have welcomed

Alicia - Prep, 

Maria – Year 1, 

Olivia – Year 5,

Jaz- Year 6, 

Letitia - Tech, 

Pande - Indonesian, 

Monica and Lisa - Maths, 

Brad - Science

Jemimah - Well-being, 

Kellie - student Support, 

Briony and Katia staff admin 

and Kate - Admin. 

All have settled in and value adding to our school. 

Teesha, Andy and Jim have joined our Tutor Team 

 

More changes will occur for Term 2.

At this stage Brad will be taking a position in regional Victoria, Jess will start Family leave, Fontaine has moved on. 

 

We have new staff starting with us:

Shelley King – PE

Deept Nayyar – teacher – Science

Jaswinder Kaur – Tutor program secondary - ES

Sara Stojoska – es Primary teacher aide

Joey Chan – es Primary Teacher aide

Asmita Rao – ES integration aide secondary

 

We have welcomed new babies to staff, Sebastian (Cam), Charlotte (Rob), Freddie (Naomi), Reuben (Erin), and we await a few more.

 

iPads and netbooks have appeared in classrooms, taking learning to a new dimension while thinking about the what, how and why of learning to build curiosity and empowerment in student’s learning continue to grow

 

My highlights in Term 1

 

  • Presentation of school Leaders Primary and Secondary
  • Multi-Cultural day celebrating diversity
  • The return of sport in schools
  • Pathways and active work placement for senior students
  • Year 7 Camp
  • Hands on and project-based learning in action 
  • The mural on the Primary wall 

Term 1 has had its challenges but together we are getting there. Modelling of community values and acceptable boundaries are crucial as we navigate our way through, Covid-19, flood, fire and conflict. Talk to your families and make them feel safe.

 

I will be taking extended leave commencing in Week 2 of next Term with Bill acting College Principal who together with Marcus and Bonnie will lead our school forward. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday and I look forward to you returning for more active and engaging learning.

 

Kerrie