Welcome to the new school year. With the start of a new year, the College is again abounding with excited students, extremely keen to meet the challenges of a new school year.
At the first assembly it was lovely to welcome our new Year 7s into our College community. Sitting next to our Year 12 students gives a strong reminder of just how much they grow in stature and maturity during their journey here. It is also a reminder to our Year 12 students that time passes quickly and their next adventure is not too far off.
(1) Homeroom Teachers
Please remember during the year ahead that Homeroom Teachers and Year Level Leaders are your child’s best resource and support throughout this year. Please do not hesitate to contact them if you have information that will allow us to get the best out of your child.
The Homeroom teachers are as follows:
YEAR 7
Year Level Leaders:
Mrs Marie Prusac/Mr Matthew Reilly
7 BLUE Mr Michael Slagtman
7 BRONZE Miss Kassidy Grant-Whiting
7 GOLD Miss Christeen Fernando
7 GREEN Mr Matthew Reilly
7 JADE Mrs Rebecca Heyenga
7 ORANGE Mr Dan Kelly
7 PURPLE Mr Sam Waters
7 RED Miss Cassandra Poynter
7 SILVER Mr Timothy Mannix
7 WHITE Mrs Anne Cochrane
YEAR 8
Year Level Leaders:
Mr Greg Hysted/Miss Jessica Tipping
8 BLUE Ms Stephanie Tonietto
8 BRONZE Mrs Bhuwan Autar
8 GOLD Ms Katie Farrell
8 GREEN Mrs Urszula Faulkner
8 JADE Mr John Ryan
8 ORANGE Mr Peter Molinari
8 PURPLE Mr Luke Deery
8 RED Miss Jessica Tipping
8 SILVER Mr John Dimitracopoulos
8 WHITE Mr Rob Risteski
YEAR 9
Year Level Leaders:
Mr Matthew Vallis/Ms Ann Collins
9 BLUE Mr Dan Beard
9 BRONZE Mr Richard Wicks
9 GOLD Mr Marco Cardinali
9 GREEN Miss Maybelle Pangilinan
9 JADE Mr Tom Leydon
9 ORANGE Mr Michael Kerr
9 PURPLE Ms Ann Collins
9 RED Ms Fiona Lynch
9 SILVER Ms Michelle Hansen
9 WHITE
YEAR 10
Year Level Leaders:
Mr Andrew Leaumont/Miss Rachel Berka
10 BLUE Mr Colin Johnson
10 BRONZE Mr Dean Fox
10 GOLD Mrs Emily Farso
10 GREEN Mr David Banfield
10 JADE Mr Michael Modini
10 ORANGE Miss Maeghan McKenzie
10 PURPLE Ms Rachel Berka
10 RED Mr Gus Garces
10 SILVER Mrs Nerrida Burnham
10 WHITE Ms Margaret Quinn
YEAR 11
Year Level Leaders:
Mr Neal Haining/Mrs Tamara Rundle
11 BLUE Mr Warren Stephenson
11 BRONZE Miss Bridgette McGinn
11 GOLD Mr Andrew Feher
11 GREEN Ms Carrie Baker
11 JADE Mr Steve Tarulli
11 ORANGE Mrs Kristy Brown
11 PURPLE Mr Paul Morgan
11 RED Ms Kerrie Dohrmann
11 SILVER Mr Trevor Murray
11 WHITE Mr Thomas Warren
YEAR 12
Year Level Leaders:
Mrs Janet Barr/Mr Tim Thompson
12 BLUE Mr Steve Prosenak
12 GOLD Mr Paul Bernetzke
12 GREEN Ms Zoe Bruce
12 JADE Mr Denver Carron
12 ORANGE Ms Krystle Samios
12 PURPLE Mr Daryn Corish
12 RED Mr Ben Brice
12 SILVER Ms Jackie Doherty
12 WHITE Mr Tim Thompson
(2) Uniforms
A timely reminder about the wearing of correct uniform to commence the school year. This extends to the requirements for jewellery and make-up. Support for the uniform requirements of the College is probably the most basic form of support asked for. Students who are not prepared to cooperate in this area will be required to remain at home until they can give the necessary commitment.
During Terms 1 and 4 the College Sunsmart Policy requires students to wear hats at recess and lunch. The only hat that is permitted is the College bucket hat. Replacement hats can be purchased from the Uniform Shop. We encourage sunscreen to be applied and this is available from various locations around the school.
I would also ask for all items of uniform to be clearly labelled with names. So much uniform ends up in lost property during the year, most of it without any indication as to the owner. A few minutes at the beginning of the year can avoid unnecessary expense later on replacing lost items.
Our new families are reminded that during February the wearing of the blazer is optional. However, the College jumper may not be worn as the outer garment.
(3) Child safety and care
If your child has had a change in their health, please contact Student Reception or myself as soon as possible. We want to be proactive in caring for your son/daughter and can only do so if we have the correct information.
Another important aspect of caring for your child is the College’s practices in regards to the seven Child Safe Standards. This involves refining risk-management strategies, improving opportunities for student voice and developing staff awareness of best practice so that our students remain safe and empowered to seek help if the need arises.
Please make yourself familiar with the College Policy on this by visiting the College website and looking for Policy and Procedures under the Child Safe Tabs.
The College meets this standard by ensuring that:
- we have reviewed and up-to-date child-safe policies
- issues relating to child safety are agenda items at every staff and wellbeing meeting
- staff must complete a mandatory reporting online learning module each year
- well-defined mandatory reporting processes are in place and staff know who to report concerns to, both internally at the College and externally
- only people with Working with Children Checks can work with students, including board members, coaches, guest speakers and volunteers.
I trust that parents and guardians appreciate that the College takes the role of protecting students from harm seriously and that we are continually seeking to improve child-safe practices within the College.
(4) Contacting students/parents
An area that is often overlooked by students and parents is the process of contacting students/parents during the course of the school day. I would ask that parents continue to observe the procedure of using the College Reception if there is a need to contact students during the course of a school day. While it may seem more straightforward to contact your child directly via their mobile phone, this can create other issues. Students can only be dismissed from the care of the school if we have prior contact from parents. The same applies if you need to drop something off to your child during the course of the school day. Please support us by asking your child to have the College contact you if they are unwell or need your assistance.
I look forward to working with you in my new role as Deputy Principal. Please remember that I am always available to assist you.
