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Issue 1 – Term 2 – Week 3 7 May 2012

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Principal since the beginning of 2012 and has done a fantastic job in leading our school. We would like to thank him for his It is with much pleasure that I commenced duty as Principal of time, effort and commitment to Warilla High School over the Warilla High School this week. For the past four years my past few months. Mr Jacobs’ time at Warilla High School has substantive position has been that of School Education been greatly appreciated by students, parents and staff and we Director ISER, overseeing the work of schools in the would like to wish him all the best on his return to Oak Flats Shoalhaven School Education Group as well as leading the High School. regional portfolios of Curriculum and Engagement and Attainment respectively. New timetables All students have been issued with a new timetable during the I have had a long association with this wonderful school, first week of Term 2. There are significant class changes for having been a student here in the 1970’s and then Principal for Year 7 and students from other Years may have some changes four and a half years from 2004. to their classes and/or rooms. The school is using a new I am sure that the experience, networks and contacts I have timetable program and I would like to thank Mr Kershaw (Head made from having spent a considerable time as a Senior Teacher Administration) and Mrs Fallo-Cranney (Relieving Officer of the DEC will auger well for the school in a period of Deputy Principal) for their tireless work in introducing this new rapid change and reform. program. If students have questions regarding their timetable

The educational philosophy which drives me has as its central they are to see their Year Adviser as soon as possible. tenant the firm belief that every student is capable of Uniform excellence and that the processes and systems that are put in As the colder weather approaches it has been good to see the place by the school must support this outcome. majority of our students in correct uniform. If required, school Put simply, we are here to help children succeed, it’s that jumpers and tracksuit tops are available to purchase from our simple! front office. A reminder for our girls that leggings or tights are

The school has recently developed a 3 Year Plan which will not appropriate to be worn as uniform alone and students become the measure by which our success will be gauged and wearing leggings or tights without a skirt covering them will be it is essential that the strategies we use to improve student asked to report to the Deputy Principal. A list of the uniform learning and ensure student well-being support the targets that requirements for our school is included in this newsletter. have been set. Parking outside of school I look forward to working with staff and the wider community to A reminder to parents, caregivers and visitors to our school to sharpen these targets that are so important in informing the please follow the direction of the signage relating to parking work of staff. outside the school. The Bus Zones and No Parking Zones are

Teacher professional learning will underpin my tenure as crucial for the safe movement of students and visitors into and Principal as we support staff to participate in the latest out of the school. professional development opportunities to guarantee a best Year 7 Easter Show Excursion practice approach in all that we do as we prepare students to Congratulations to the Year 7 students, Support students and st take their place as informed and productive citizens of the 21 our peer leaders who attended the Easter Show on the final day century. of Term 1. This outstanding excursion was organised by Mr

I look forward to working with the wider community, students Stanizzo. The students who re