A Message From The Principal #2
Principal’s Message Week 4 Term 1
Welcome
These past two weeks have seen us settle into many of our normal school routines and I am pleased to report that, so far, we have avoided a surge in positive cases across the school. The next big test will be the removal of face masks effective as of next week, which will be widely welcomed by students and staff even though, as we know, it comes with some risks. An increase in case numbers may be a consequence. It will continue to be important for students and staff to complete the two RATs each week to monitor the impact of the relaxing of these measures. Please note that students will still be required to wear a face mask when travelling to and from school by public transport.
Attendance - Is perhaps the single most important aspect of maintaining continuity of learning. Without being present at school it is very difficult for students to keep up with their work and for teachers to support them in that learning. Unless students are quarantining because they have covid or are a close contact, they need to be at school from both an educational and wellbeing perspective.
Reminders
Are you a past student or staff member of Geelong High?
If yes, then you can be a Silver Gulls Alum of Geelong High School.
Students and staff of Geelong High School are alum of the school. Each year graduating students complete an application form that automatically enables them to join the Silver Gulls Alumni at no cost. In subsequent years, at a minimal cost of $20, all former students and staff are able to maintain membership for life. This includes a regular newsletter updating alumni on what is happening in the school and providing insight into the careers of former students and staff.
School Council Elections 2022
Would you like to nominate for School Council?
School Council resolved at its December meeting of 2021 to have the new School Council for 2022 in place for the March meeting. We are therefore calling for any interested and energetic parents, community members, students and teachers to fill the three parent vacancies, four community vacancies, two student vacancies and two DET vacancies. Retiring councillors may be eligible for re-election.
School Council President Fiona Chipperfield and I would love to hear from any one prepared to nominate for the vacancies. Being a member of Council means more than attending a meeting once a month. It is a real opportunity to participate in developing policy and having direct input into the decision-making of the school at a very exciting period in the school’s development. Demanding certainly, but also richly satisfying.
We need people with drive and ideas to help the school achieve its Vision.
Thursday March 3rd is the last meeting of our current Council. There are 6 parent representatives; 4 DET (staff) representatives plus the principal; up to 4 Community reps (including two School Captains) and 2 student reps on council. Representatives are elected for two years with about half the representatives retiring each year, to maintain continuity of council.
For 2022 - Elected members continuing are:
Parents
- Ms Fiona Chipperfield
- Ms Kelly Massey
- One Year vacancy
Staff (DET Employees)
- Mr Andrew McConchie
- Mr Steven Brown
Student
- Giles Istid
Not continuing
Those retiring after their term has expired and eligible for re-election in 2022 are:
Parents
- Mr Paul Davis
- Mr Paul Henshaw
- Ms Jenny Trezise
Staff (DET)
- Ms Kelly Montano
- Ms Bernice Brown
Community Representatives (not elected)
4 x Vacant positions (includes 2 positions reserved for School Captains/Vice Captains)
Student Representatives
1 x vacant position – 2 years
There are therefore four Parent vacancies, two DET employee vacancies and one student vacancy.
Nomination forms may be accessed from the school website https://www.geelonghigh.vic.edu.au/community/school-council
or collected from the Administration Office in the week commencing 7th February, 2022.
Please note that nominations close at 4pm Friday, 4th March, 2022.
Glenn Davey
Principal
