Dear Families,
As we come to the end of Term 1, I would like to take a moment to reflect on what has been a positive and productive start to the 2026 school year.
Our school values of Respect, Learning and Working Together have been evident throughout Term 1. Whether in classrooms, on the sporting field, or within our broader community, many students have demonstrated a strong commitment to these values, setting a great tone for the year ahead.
Congratulations to all students who have maintained high levels of attendance throughout the term. High performing students continue to minimise time away from class. A strong attendance is something that all students should be working to achieve.
Recently, we have enjoyed some wonderful successes in sport this term, with standout performances in both the Futsal and Rugby tournaments. These achievements are a credit to the effort, teamwork and sportsmanship of our students, as well as the support of our staff.
Academically, our students approached NAPLAN with a positive mindset, and we achieved an excellent 95.4% participation rate. This reflects the collective commitment of our students and families to learning and continuous improvement.
This term has also been significant in shaping the future direction of our school. We have finalised our School Review and are excited about the development of our new Strategic Plan, which will guide our work over the coming years. In addition, the work of our Marrung Steering Committee continues to strengthen our commitment to Indigenous education and inclusion. The creation of the new mural by a local Indigenous artist, has further enriched our school environment as we celebrate culture and identity.
I would like to warmly welcome both new and returning members to our School Council for 2026. Thank you to Mr Luke Delutiis- School Council President, Ms Kakoli Rawat, Ms Anthea Overlunde, Ms Toni Mc Bride, Ms Nicole Zderski, and Assistant Principal Ms. Andrea Bellgrove, all return for another term on the committee. Our new members include, Ms Sharon Thomas, Mr Sam Alyass, Mrs Seham Al-Shwayli. We value your contribution and look forward to working together to support the ongoing success of our school.
Our recent Student Learning Conferences were very well attended, and this strong engagement enables students to reflect on their progress throughout Term 1 and set meaningful goals for the remainder of the semester. Thank you to all families for your partnership in this important process.
I would also like to acknowledge and thank our families for their patience and understanding during last week’s stop work action by the AEU. Wage negotiations between the AEU and the state government continue.
As mentioned, we are looking forward to further new developments in our facilities, with a covered bike shed and new student toilet block set to be accessible to students in Term 2. The design stage of our refurbished Walton House courtyard has commenced. This development will include new student locker spaces, outdoor teaching and learning spaces and civil works to assist to reduce the risk of flooding. These improvements will enhance the day-to-day experience for our students.
To our dedicated leadership team, teaching and support staff, thank you for your continued hard work and commitment to supporting every student to be their best. Your efforts do not go unnoticed and are much appreciated. The team effort of our staff have enabled continued improvement of student learning outcomes at our college.
A reminder that Thursday 2nd April is the final day of Term 1, with students dismissed at 2:30pm. Friday 3rd April is Good Friday, public holiday.
I wish all students, staff and families a safe and restful holiday break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for Term 2, which will commence on Monday 20th April.
Thank you for your continued support of our school.
Kind regards
Wayne Haworth