FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

Parent/guardian Engagement 

Research shows that family expectations and aspirations have a substantial impact on student outcomes in the secondary schooling years. Family-led, home-based aspects of parent/guardian engagement, such as providing a general atmosphere and environment for learning, have more impact than parents/guardians having direct involvement in the content of young people’s schoolwork. We understand that families are busy and the majority of both parents/guardians work full time and have various commitments to balance. However, effective and positive parent/guardian engagement is still possible without physically being able to help out at events.

Parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to take a genuine and close interest in the work of the College and engage as partners in their child’s learning. We encourage our parents/guardians to keep open lines of communication with Heads of House/Heads of Year and subject teachers about their child’s learning and wellbeing seeking to understand how they can best support the healthy development of their child’s academic progress, resilience and confidence.

Our College ethos, values and expectations for both students and staff are firmly centred on respect for oneself, for peers and for College property. In keeping with this theme, we also welcome, encourage and expect that respectful and caring relationships are reflected in the ways in which staff, students and parents/guardians interact with one another and in the language they use in both formal and informal settings.

We pride ourselves on being a College that is highly responsive and open to feedback and respectful communication surrounding ways we can improve the learning experience and outcomes for young people. If you do have suggestions or skills/resources that can assist the College, we welcome your feedback.

College Buses

As we begin a new term, I would like to remind parents/guardians and students of a few requirements for riding the College buses.

1. All students are required to follow driver instructions at all times.
2. The buses are at, or close to capacity most days, and this means that students are expected to store their school bags on the floor at their feet or under the seat in front of them. Students must be courteous to other riders and not place their bags on the seats at any time.
3. It is a legal requirement that students wear seatbelts for the entire journey. If they are required to step into the isle to allow a fellow passenger to disembark, they are required to take their seat quickly and refasten their seatbelt.

As College bus riders, students are required to respect themselves and others, including property, and communicate respectfully with each other. This will ensure that travel is safe and enjoyable for everyone.

I thank you in advance for your support. Have a great term.

Cameran Triffett

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL