5th February, 2013 Reflection What will this year bring? We do not know; It will likely bring us its usual times of work and play, experiences of learning, newness, success and challenges, all things that are part of school life. It’s a new beginning; The planting of a seed that will grow for a year, the seed of fruit that will blossom in times to come. It offers new hope; Hope for good work, for successful results, for friendship, for fun, for learning. In this coming year, may there be learning, prayer, and fun. May there be hard work, faith and friendship. May no one in school be lonely; May no one be left out in class; May no one suffer because of how others treat them. As we begin this new school year in hope, in prayer and friendship, may God begin it with us, be with us during it, and successfully bring it to its conclusion.
Traffic movement in Bulmans Road
Australia Day Award
As you are aware from last week’s newsletter, there are changed arrangements for buses, cars and pedestrian traffic outside the school. A pedestrian only zone has been created in front of the main entrance and in line with the supervised crossing. There is now a bus only zone to cater for the 30% of the school population that travels to school via bus.
Mrs Jo Clinton accepted the Community Achievement Award for the Disability in Sport Awareness Program on behalf of the College. This Year 11 VCAL program was developed to raise awareness of disability through sport so our students could foster a greater understanding of disability, develop a sense of empathy, a sense of community and to show them that anything is achievable regardless of circumstance.
We need the support of parents in lessening the traffic gridlock along Bulmans Road, both in the morning peak from 8.30am-8.45am, and in the afternoon from 3.15pm-3.45pm. Can I suggest the following ideas for families to consider:
Encourage more of our students to walk to school (see article from Sunday’s Herald Sun on page 3.)
Promote the idea that students should aim to get to school earlier than the peak period - the Library is open from 8.10am.
Persuade students to walk 500 metres to a pick up point after school.
A special thanks to Darren Cunningham, Resource and Development Officer for Access for all Abilities - Darren is a strong advocate for the program and has actively participated during activities and class time.