I’d like to congratulate all students for their enthusiasm, positivity and work ethic as they commenced the 2023 school year.

Over the past weeks I have been the recipient of many positive comments on our students about their manners and behaviour. Staff at the pool for the Swimming Sports commented on our students’ positive behaviour. I am so proud of our student cohort. Thanks to Mrs Sonia Kinsley and the rest of the PE team for the organisation of the day. Great weather and a great day was had by all. The teachers however still are the best swimmers at the school.

This is my first opportunity to recognise the class of 2022 and their outstanding VCE results. Our results continue to improve, and we are certainly one of the top performing schools in this region. All students in Year 12 from last year either have a place at University, or they are in employment/apprenticeship. It was great to hear from Ms Cameron that no student is left behind and that we can proudly say every Year 12 student has a pathway. As Principal I am very happy that all students have a pathway for their futures after such a difficult couple of years.

Already this year we held our VCE Information night for students with a focus on study skills and preparation for the year. I enjoyed listening to former Year 12 students talk about their experiences and the effort and dedication that is required to achieve their goals.

Auditions for the school production are under way and it has been great to see so many students put their names forward to be a part of Urine Town. I can tell the school community having seen this production before it is an amazing story and I can’t wait to see the finished product.

This week we also have our Year 7 Beach days as part of the transition and sport program at the school.

Curriculum Review

In 2022 the school began the process at looking at the structure of the school day and the allocation of time to subjects across the school. All parents will be shortly sent a survey that we allow you to provide feedback to the school on the structure of the school day and the subjects on offer at Geelong High.

Annual privacy reminder for our school community

Our school collects, uses, discloses and stores student and parent personal information for standard school functions or where permitted by law, as stated in the Schools’ Privacy Policy.

Please take time to read our school’s collection notice, found on our website www.geelonghigh.vic.edu.au

We ask parents to also review the guidance we provide on how we use Google Workspace for Education safely at the school and what parents can do to further protect their child’s information. If after reviewing the guidance, you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s use of Google Workspace for Education, please contact the school.

For more information about privacy, refer to: Schools’ Privacy Policy — information for parents

Council Elections

Geelong High School Council elections will be held early this term. I encourage all parents and guardians to carefully consider how they can best contribute to and support the continued growth and development of Geelong High and in doing so to consider the possibility of nominating for election to the Geelong High Council. The Council is a legally formed body with the power to set key directions of the school within centrally provided guidelines and frameworks. In doing this, School Council is able to directly influence the quality of education to school provides to its students.

I would like to thank all members of Council for their support of the School over their tenure and the energy and effort they put into the improvement of Geelong High and in securing the best educational outcomes for our students. Councillors who remain as DET employees or as parents of the School are welcome to stand for re-election.

There will be three (3) vacancies on School Council for Department of Education Training and (DET) employees, two (2) vacancies for parent members for a two-year term commencing in March 2023 to March 2025. There is also two (2 ) vacancies for students on school council for a 2-year terms. All parents/guardians of students at Geelong High are eligible to vote for parent members. Persons who work at Geelong High as DET employees are eligible to vote for DET positions at the election. The term of office for School Council membership is for two years.

The following timeline will apply to the conduct of the election:

The following timeline will apply to the conduct of the election:

Nomination forms can be obtained from the Administration Office during normal office hours.