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Good afternoon parents and guardians.
By the time many of you are watching this I will be in the Northern Territory visiting a remote aboriginal community with three other colleagues and 11 of our Year 10 students.
We will be assisting in a local school in Ngukurr working within the school with local teachers and students and outside of hours we will be completing community service for both the local community and the school.
As I reflect on Term 3 I have a great sense of pride and achievement across the college. Over recent weeks we have seen the return of many significant events including House Performing Arts, College Production, Book Week and Father’s Day breakfast to name a few.
House Performing Arts last week was outstanding with high student participation and a willingness to sing and dance in front of many of their peers, staff and parents. It was great to be a part of.
I would like to recognise and thank the amazing Heads of House and House Captains across all areas of the College in supporting and leading their students and peers. Staff participation was high and I thank all the staff for actively involving themselves and leading by example with all our students.
This term we saw the return of many year level camps, excursions and sporting events. For the first time post Covid shutdowns we have seen some normality return to school life.
Student enrolments in Kinder, Prep and Year 7 have followed many of the information sessions and parent tours held across the College. Our numbers are strong leading into 2023 with extensive positive feedback around the opportunities, curriculum and facilities at Hazel Glen College.
Amongst the multiple achievements of students throughout the term, behind the scenes leadership have been planning, preparing and documenting the structures of the College for 2023. This process is extremely complex within the context of a K-12 college, requiring ongoing reflection and consultation with College Council and all staff.
I would like to thank all members of the College leadership team for your ongoing leadership and guidance for both your areas and the College as a whole throughout the term.
Additionally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the dedicated staff of the College for their professionalism in supporting students in all aspects of College life.
Staff shortages have continued to provide additional challenges on a daily basis but due to the commitment and support amongst all staff we have managed in the most effective way.
Can I respectfully remind all parents about the Mobile Phone policy. Students must store their phones in their locker during school hours. This is an area we will be more vigilant in next term, and I seek parent support of this expectation.
Term 4 sees a return to the summer uniform for all students, fingers crossed the weather improves significantly over the holiday period. PSW has informed me that stocks are plentiful for those requiring additional items.
To all our Year 12 students’ congratulations on your efforts so far. You are in your final weeks of study and revision. Continue to apply yourselves over the school holiday period and the few weeks prior to exams. Seek teacher support at all opportunities and ensure that you have balance in your study and downtime.
I would like to wish all students good luck in their parent teacher interviews. Use this time effectively to take on teacher feedback to ensure you complete Term 4 maximising your full potential and achieving your best outcomes.
I wish all students, parents and staff a successful, safe, and healthy term break.
Anthony Stockwell
Hazel Glen College Principal
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