I would like to acknowledge the many warm welcomes I have received from parents, students and staff over the first couple of weeks this year, as I have commenced in the role of Head of Secondary School. I have been a member of the parent community here for over a decade and I was a teacher of Computing Studies for six months in 2023. It is with great anticipation that I take on this role. Shire Christian School is an amazing school and I look forward to leading the team in the Secondary section of the school.
Peter Richardson has left an amazing legacy and I will look to build on his work in the years to come. It will take me a while to learn all of the names of the students and their families. If you get the opportunity, please come and introduce yourself to me. I want to work in partnership with the families of the school, as we look to develop your children as they move toward adulthood.
As we all start a new year, can I encourage you to be deliberate in the habits that your child is developing in regards to their home learning. Consider the space that they will be working in and what distractions may hinder their progress. If there is no need to have a mobile phone, encourage them to have it in a different location from their learning space. Try to have regular conversations with your child about the tasks that they have due soon. While there will be minimal assessments in the first couple of weeks of school, it won’t be long before they start. One of the major challenges for students, especially in the first couple of years of high school, is to balance the learning needs they have across multiple subjects. Quick check-ins from parents can help the students develop skills in managing their time.
Our Parent Engagement Evening for Secondary is on Wednesday 12 March. I would like to encourage you to make that night a priority on your schedule. It will be a great night as we look to outline the opportunities that students will have throughout this year.
Mr David Collins
Head of Secondary School
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