7th June, 2016 Reflection Father and lover of life, you know the depths of my innermost self, and you understand me. You protect me on every side, shielding me from all harm. When you put me together in my mother’s womb, you knew all about me. I thank you for the wonder of myself, and I stand in awe at all that you have made. As you know and love me, so may I come to know and love you. Guide me in your ways. AMEN
Dear Parents and students, Facebook post/video 1.
Last Wednesday afternoon at Woodgrove Shopping Centre, a serious incident which involved some CRC students occurred. Melton Police have investigated the incident and assault charges have been laid. The school has also interviewed some CRC students about this matter, and appropriate disciplinary action was taken.
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Then, on Friday, after the matter had been dealt with, a Facebook post appeared and a whole new dimension to the situation was initiated. The College tried to get the post shut down, but to no avail. The internet, which has been very positive for schools in so many ways, allowed a forum for people to voice all sorts of opinions on a situation which they didn’t have a thorough knowledge of.
My final comment on this matter is that it’s important for the parent community to trust the leaders of the school they send their kids to. For those who question the safety of their son or daughter at CRC Melton, I invite you to take an hour off work and walk with me around our school yard at lunch time and see how things are. Our annual surveys of staff, students and parents conducted by INSIGHT show we rate high in Student Welfare, and we have for the past three decades.
Thanks to parents who sent me and my fellow leaders messages of support over the past few days. Mark Sheehan Principal Queen’s Birthday A reminder that this Monday, June 13 is the Queen’s birthday public holiday. Staff Professional Learning Day The College will be running a professional learning day on Monday, June 20. This is a student free day. Staff will undertake Leadership Training, RE Accreditation and Curriculum planning on the day.