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SIMON LE PLASTRIER'S TENURE AS PRINCIPAL As Simon Le Plastrier farewells ELTHAM College after 10 years as Principal, ELTHAM College Executive reflect on Simon's impact.
“What stands out to me about Simon is his unwavering dedication to education, decency and respect for people, and his belief and positivity in the ability of the young people we work with, regardless of their areas of passion. Simon also instilled the importance of tradition and ceremony to ELTHAM College. Key school events such as the ANZAC assembly, the leaders BBQs, the 30-second speeches at the final Year 12 assembly, the student talent assembly, and of course, piping out the Year 9 students as they embark on a year of independence, are all significant traditions that Simon will leave as lasting legacies.” Lesley Moulin, Director, Senior School
“I’ve worked with Simon for more than 20 years at two different schools, and my abiding feeling about him and his work as a career educator centres on his tireless pursuit of students realising their potential – whatever that looks like. Simon has always advocated for students, personally investing in individual enthusiasm, and supporting student passions whatever form they take. I’m excited and relieved that he will continue to pursue his advocacy of young people through his work at CSE (Centre for Strategic Education) in the years to come. Go well Simon!”
“Simon has brought academic rigour to the College. He is a superb educator who understands students and how they learn. He pushes students by creating a challenging classroom environment which is at the same time a safe space in which students can take risks, make mistakes and learn from them. He asks open-ended questions and encourages students to formulate their own questions and go in directions that interest them. Many students benefitted from Simon’s Year 10 Beginner’s Guide to Ideas elective – they say it was one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences they’ve had in their learning Rob Flavell, Head of Critical Thinking journey, that set them up for future academic success.” Helen Lucas, Director, Curriculum
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