Principal’s Report
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
SWIMMING CARNIVAL
The Swimming Carnival was held on Monday 17th February. It was an amazing day with students enthusiastically participating in an array of events.
I would like to thank Ryan Exon for his organisation of an excellent program. I would also like to thank all the staff for their enthusiasm and support on the day. Congratulations to Yellow House who took out the Swimming Trophy for 2020.
Congratulations to the students who have progressed to the Division Swimming Competition. I wish them every success for their upcoming events.
STUDENT FREE DAY – 6TH MARCH
Our first student free day will be held on Friday 6th March. It is a Lilydale District event which means the following schools will all have a Student Free Day: Mooroolbark College, Yarra Hills Secondary College, Mt Evelyn PS, Montrose PS, Kilsyth PS, Mooroolbark East PS and Rolling Hills PS and all the staff will be working together.
YEAR 7 CAMP
Our Year 7 students attended a three-day camp from 24th – 26th February at Forest Edge Camp in Neerim East. I am very grateful to Trisha Silver who led the camp. I also thank the teachers who committed themselves to ensure the camp ran smoothly and the students had an outstanding learning experience.
CLASS SURVEYS
Over the next 3 weeks the teaching staff of Mooroolbark College will be asking students to complete surveys regarding the learning experience in class. Each staff member is surveying 3 classes and the surveys will be conducted electronically through the PIVOT platform. Students will be sent a link via their Mooroolbark College email address. The College will be using this information to inform the College’s professional learning for the future.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
On the 13th February, we held our first General Assembly for 2020 and enthusiastically welcomed our new Year 7 students. Traditions are very important in a school and it was beautiful to see the tradition of welcoming our new Year 7s into the school in such a positive manner being embraced by the College.
MCPA
The Mooroolbark Collage Parents’ Association is holding its Annual General Meeting (A.G.M) on Monday 2nd March in the Study Centre commencing at 7.00pm The MCPA is an important part of the College and they play in integral role in the College. We are always appreciative of their support and encourage you to be part of the MCPA where you can make a difference. I therefore urge you to come along to the A.G.M.
PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS
Please note that the Parent/Teacher interviews will be conducted on Thursday 19th March commencing at 1.00pm and concluding at 8.00pm. Students are not required at the College, however should accompany parents/guardians to the interviews.
Further information will be forwarded to you in regards to booking interview times with teachers. Interim reports will be posted on Compass at 3.00pm on Friday 13th March.
ANN STRATFORD
Principal