Welcome to 2017 - Mooroolbark College

It has been a wonderful start to the year with over 1150 students starting 2017 in such a positive manner. Our 180 new Year 7 students have also settled in well. In addition we welcome 30 new students across Years 8 to 12.

We also have 4 new staff members joining us this year. Ms Belinda Cannington is teaching in the areas of Maths and Physical Education and Mr Charlie Chaturapornkul is teaching in the English Key Learning Area. We also welcome Ms Nicole Robinson as a Science laboratory technician, Mr Jim McGuffie in the Music area and Mr Nic Whitworth into the ICT team. It is also great to welcome back to the College Mr Luke McCormick and Ms Katie Zappia into the PE Key Learning Area and Mrs Sandra Wood into the Technology Key Learning Area.

In 2017 we have also made changes to our House Teams. I encourage you to make contact with your child’s Cluster Coordinator or House Leader if you have any concerns or questions during the year or if you simply want to let the College know what is happening in your child’s life.

GREEN HOUSE LEADER – Matthew Donald

Green House Cluster Coordinator (1 – 3) – Matthew Donald
Green House Cluster Coordinator (4 – 6) – Jenny Roberts
Green House Cluster Coordinator (7 – 9) – Andrew Dingey

YELLOW HOUSE LEADER – Matthew Bell

Yellow House Cluster Coordinator (1 – 3) – Claire Jones
Yellow House Cluster Coordinator (4 – 6) – Rhonda Harker
Yellow House Cluster Coordinator (7 – 9) – Matthew Bell

RED HOUSE LEADER – Laura Bevan

Red House Cluster Coordinator (1 – 3) – Sarah Rosendale
Red House Cluster Coordinator (4 – 6) – Stephanie Bell
Red House Cluster Coordinator (7 – 9) – Laura Bevan

BLUE HOUSE LEADER – Andrew U’Ren

Blue House Cluster Coordinator (1 – 3) – Robyn Cooper
Blue House Cluster Coordinator (4 – 6) – Chris Stephen
Blue House Cluster Coordinator (7 – 9) – Andrew U’ren

Student Achievement

Our Mooroolbark College students have undertaken some amazing opportunities over the recent holidays. I would like to congratulate the following students on their achievements and community involvement: ? Iris Kennedy spent a week with Melbourne Youth Music which culminated with a performance at the Melbourne Town Hall. ? River Stevens-Dobby – Competed in Sydney for 11 days in the National Baseball under 16s competition for Victoria. Congratulations on your team coming third. ? Ben Donald Wilson and Alex Rousseaux attended a week long Computer Coding camp ran by Sydney University in NSW. This would have been an amazing experience. During 2017, Mooroolbark College will be undertaking its 4 year review and setting its strategic plan for 2018 – 2021. This is an exciting time for the College. Throughout the year, we will be asking for feedback from both our parent and student population and I encourage you to engage in this opportunity to shape the future of Mooroolbark College.