Assistant Principal (Students and Engagement)

Welcome

The beginning of a new school year is a wonderful opportunity for students to set themselves up for the whole year with what type of person they present to their peers, and teachers each day.

At the Senior Year Assembly, I spoke about Martin Luther King Jnr stating, “the function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character -that is the goal of true education ” I asked each Senior student to reflect on how they will lead the college to ensure that their intelligence, and character are seen always at their best.

At the Middle Year Assembly where students are of an age where they are continuing to explore the world and their place in it, I offered the following quote, “Don’t change so people will like you. Be yourself and the right people will love the real you.”

To the Junior Assembly following on from their theme of “The gifts we share” I offered the following reflection, “Beautiful people are not always good, but good people are always beautiful.” I reiterated that they are all beautiful people who make choices to include and be kind.

Please take some time to reflect on these statements with your young person at home.

Uniform

As our uniform provides a sense of identity and belonging, it should be worn with pride. The seasonless wardrobe options now allow greater choice for all. Students will be given incidents if they do not meet our expectations. We continue to ask for parents to support us in having the correct pieces of uniform available for their young person and to ensure a note is in their planner if an item is not meeting expectations.

Safety on Pickup and Drop-off

Our students are precious. Please ensure that you do not wait in cars in Non-Standing areas as it blocks the view of staff and Crossing Supervisor. We want all our young people to arrive and depart safely. Please ask your young person to meet you further up Vida Street as the walk is a healthy thing to do.