6 February 2019

Editor: Jenny LeSouef
Technology: Nola Regan

Newsletter Articles

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Welcome to 2019 to all members of our school community. After a very successful year for our students in 2018, we look forward to another great year. We have included the data from last year’s 12s in this newsletter for your information. The results were a credit to all members of our school community and the result of values and direction shared by all.

As you are aware, Chris Booth is on leave and is considering his options for his future. I am pleased to assume the role of principal in his absence. When Chris decides on his future, we will let our school community know and also inform you of the timeline for the appointment of a permanent Principal if that is applicable. Nathan Harvey is acting Deputy Principal during this period.

Our student numbers are increasing and we now have 2411 enrolments. Our biggest year groups are Year 11 with 414 enrolments and Year 7 with 415 enrolments. However, we are staffed accordingly with outstanding teachers and each student will receive the attention requisite for achieving their best.

I wish everyone well at the beginning of another exciting year for this outstanding school.

Colin Marshall

VALE DON MUNRO

It is with great sadness that we advise you of the passing of a much respected and valued member of our staff.

Don Munro taught at our school for over 28 years and passed away in January after a brief illness.

He was our Head of English and the author of many texts widely used in this state. As well teaching English and English Literature, Don introduced the study of Philosophy and Ethics to Willetton and his influence on education in the wider community was significant.

A man of many talents with a perceptive intellect, Don’s outstanding contribution to students, staff and executive will long be remembered.

FIRST DAY ASSEMBLY

As is our tradition, we begin the school year with a full school assembly and welcome our new Year 7s. Students are then called to their year group assemblies and then to tutor groups.

Assembly Day 1, 2019, We welcome our new Year 7s

STAFF CHANGES

In a school of our size, there are considerable staff changes at the beginning of the year. Below is a brief summary of the changes.

Colin Marshall is Acting Principal while Chris Booth is on leave
Nathan Harvey is Acting Deputy Principal taking Colin Marshall’s position
Marilyn Onishi is Acting Head of Languages taking Nathan Harvey’s position
School Psychologist Nina Mastrantonio is replacing Luke Spagnolo

We welcome the following teachers to our school:

ENGLISH: Gabby Sampson, Lia Collinson, Alyssa Giangiulio
HUMANITIES and SOCIAL SCIENCE: Louise Eksteen
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Jamie-Lee Gale, Emily Bonser, Lisa Harding
MATHEMATICS: Alice Tsen
THE ARTS: McKenzie Goldsmith
RESOURCE UNIT: Hope Jobe

2019 YEAR 11 AND 12 COURSE CHANGES

Students who wish to changes their course selections should make an appointment through Deputy Principal Christine Petersen at christine.petersen@education.wa.edu.au. Flexibility on the timetable is limited and course introduction is progressing so appointments should be made as soon as possible. A pdf Course Change form is available via the links below.

VOCABULARY MANUAL

Our school Academic Vocabulary Manual containing words which are relevant and important across all learning areas will be distributed to all Year 7 students by their English teachers. Other year groups may download the manual from connect or purchase a bound copy from the school for $10.

STUDY HACK

Year 7 students have been encouraged to purchase this study guide from the school. Due to popular demand, following a parent evening attended by the author Dr Jane Genovese, the book will be made available to Year 8 students. Parents will be informed by email when the evening is to be held.

2018 YEARBOOK

If you paid for the 2018 Yearbook and your son/daughter has not yet received it, please get them to call in to see Nola Regan at the Liaison Office to collect it.

Parents are also welcome to collect if it is more convenient.

2019 STUDENT PHOTO DATES

Student photographs are used for identification at school through our confidential data base and are also available for you to purchase. Photos will be taken on the following dates:

Students will be given an envelope from the photographers which must be with them on the day of the photos. Each envelope has a unique code which assists us with the naming of each photograph. Years 7, 8, 10 & 12 envelopes will be sent home during week 2 and Years 9 & 11 will be sent home during week 4.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

Our 2019 school calendar is available on our webpage below. It is subject to some change as the year progresses.

MANY THANKS TO OUR SCHOOL TOUR GUIDES

Many thanks to our group of Year 11 Councillors who volunteered their time on the last day of their holidays to support us in the conducting of school tours for parents of our new students.

Michelle Campbell, Deidre Godin, Taine Mitchell and Tiffany Allen

Year 12 – WACE 2018 Results

YEAR 11 ACADEMIC AWARDS – SEMESTER 2 – 2018

Awards for last year’s outstanding achievements were presented on the first day of term. Congratulations to all award winners.

ATAR DUX Jae Brieffies
VET DUX Caylee Bolton

THE ARTS

ENGLISH

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES

LANGUAGES & EAL/D

MATHEMATICS

Top student in Year 11 Mathematices Methods was Allison Ng Year 9

SCIENCE

TECHNOLOGIES

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING

SIX A GRADES

FIVE A GRADES + 1 VET or
*FOUR A GRADES + 2 VET or
# THREE A GRADES + 3 VET

FIVE A GRADES

FOUR A GRADES + 1 VET or
* THREE A GRADES + 2 VET