From the Principal

Dear Parents,

We are looking forward to our students returning to our College to learn at school following advice from the authorities that it is safe to do so!

We will recommence VCE and VCAL classes at school on Tuesday May 26. (Year 10 students undertaking a VCE subject will also return to school and can be supervised for their ‘remote’ lessons at school in the ILC.)

All Years 7-10 students will recommence face to face classes on Tuesday June 9.

Our College community has done a tremendous job of keeping our College “open for business” and in doing so, has maintained our students’ learning continuity during the period of remote learning and working. Our students and their families have demonstrated many admirable qualities such as flexibility, adaptability, creativity, collaboration and hard work over this time and these qualities will enable them to successfully manage the next phase which will see all students returning to our campus.

Our “Return to School – Parent & Student Information” guide has been emailed to all families. It provides what you need to know and what you need to do in regards to the transition back to learning on site and ensuring safety at school. Please contact the Year Level coordinator or Homeroom Teacher if you have any questions or need clarification about any element of the arrangements.

I highlight some points as follows:

• No onsite or remote classes will be conducted on:

o Friday May 22 (Professional Practice Day, PPD for teachers)

o Monday May 25 (Catch-up day for Yrs 7-12)

o Monday June 8 (Queen’s Birthday Holiday)

o Friday June 19 (PPD for teachers)

• No remote classes for Yrs 7 – 10 students on Friday June 5 (Catch-up day for Yrs 7-10 only.)

• There will be onsite classes for VCE & VET students at school on Friday June 5.

As indicated in the guide, there will be many changes to our day to day operations to ensure everyone’s safety at school. The most critical factors in ensuring our safety are physical distancing and effective hygiene practices. I ask you to please reinforce this with your daughter/son.

I thank you again for all you have been and are doing on the home front during these challenging and difficult times to maintain your daughter/son’s learning continuity and your ongoing support of our College. I am now looking forward to getting back to what we do best, face to face work with our students.

Best wishes,

Michael Exton Principal