One to One Laptop for Years 7-12 in 2019

Thanks to everyone who attended the workshops on Wednesday evening to access further information regarding the initiation of the laptop program in 2019.  The devices will be HP X360 440 G1 14” i5 256GB 8GB 2-in-1.  Essentially this is a foldover tablet with a full HD display and i5 processoer that will take care of everything we can generally throw at it educationally in 2019 and beyond.  Lots of further information will be available in the new year as we rollout the devices for the students.  This will include further parent information sessions. 

New College Leadership Structure

Please find attached the College Leadership Structure for 2019.  This is a considerable change from the mode of operation in 2018 and creates much greater clarity for parents regarding who they should contact regarding their child.  Of course, it is expected that the first step parents make regarding any issues with their children is to discuss with their child’s teacher.  Their teacher knows them best, and some of our teachers have superpowers and can sort most things out very quickly.  If a situation cannot be resolved by a teacher, either the teacher or parent may contact the Middle Leader or Assistant Principal for that sector of the College (P-4 = Early Years, 5-8 = Middle Years and 9-12 = Senior Years).  This structure is strongly based in the theory of Collective Teacher Efficacy where we depend on the strength of the whole staff to resolve issues in their simplest form as soon as possible so the focus can continue to be on student learning outcomes.  There will also be other leadership team members, as displayed in the structure, that will support the continued improvement of the College in specific areas and will support the College Leadership Team in doing so.  This is a great initiative of our College and I can’t wait to see the greater clarity it brings for staff, parents and students into the future!

Thank You

What a wonderful year 2018 has been at our College.  There have been too many highlights to list in the newsletter though this afternoon I asked all students to reflect on 3 things: something they have learnt at school this year, something they have learnt about life this year, and something they are grateful for.  Its so easy to forget reflecting on the great things that happen in our life, and I encourage everyone to take the time to look back on how great your year has been.  I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas full of fun, laughter and family and a fantastic new year.  I eagerly anticipate starting another brilliant year in 2019 and seeing all the fruits of this year’s labour blossom further. On behalf of Jo, Jack, Harry and I, thank you, everyone, for making our family so welcome in our new home town.  We are privileged to live in such a place with so many wonderful people around us. 

Peter Cuskelly

Principal