The Dragon 18/02/2015 PH. (03) 51504800 (JUNIOR CAMPUS) (03) 51504802 (SENIOR CAMPUS) http://www.bairnsdalesc.vic.edu.au [email protected] PRINCIPAL'S REPORT SCHOOL COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S REPORT Dear Parents, Students, Staff and Friends of the College School Council Elections I would like to take this opportunity to invite and encourage you to become involved in the College’s School Council. The College has aspirational values for staff and students. These values are guiding beacons, to help us define behaviours that enable individuals and groups to organise and work together safely and productively. For students they are: ‘respect for self, others and the environment’ and ‘be the best you can be’. For staff, we adopt the same values and add ‘honour and celebrate diversity’ and ‘work together’. At the centre of the staff values is ‘ensuring students are the focus’. A long list of rules and consequences does not necessarily educate people to understand why and how they can be better. Part of the process is to build beliefs that enhance problem-solving and analysis, in the pursuit of higher order thinking and higher order values. Put simply, we do need to care about ourselves and others and care about the planet. Put simply, we need to empower people to understand and build on ways we can do this better. We are clear that we do not tolerate bullying, illicit drug use, violence and abuse in all its forms. In those cases consequences are consistently strong. However, in all cases it is both ignorant and arrogant not to consider context when metering out consequences so that they may have maximal impact in changing behaviours. Kind Regards Ian Hall School Council has an important governance role to play in setting the long term future of the College and maintaining oversight of the operation of the College. This includes:       Principal Selection Developing the College’s Strategic Plan Approving the annual budget and monitoring budgetary performance Developing/reviewing College policies Fundraising and excursions Generally promoting the College within the community School Council is made up of a mix of people including the Principal, DET staff, parents and community representatives. Councillors come from a variety of backgrounds and bring a range of skills and interests to School Council, all council members have a shared vision of the success of the College and the wellbeing and educational outcomes for our students. School Council meets eight times per year – twice each school term, after business hours – so the time commitment is manageable in our busy lives. I strongly encourage any parent or community member who has an interest to take part in the College’s School Council to contact the College. Your interest will be very welcome. Chris Walker School Council President 2015 School Captains: Katherine Dobinson, Matt Corbett Vice Captains: Sally Kearns, Stewart Girvan Schedule 4: Notice of Election and Call for Nominations An election is to be conducted for members of the school council of: BAIRNSDALE SECONDARY COLLEGE Nomination forms may be obtained from the College by contacting the Principal’s PA and must be lodged at the New Administration Building (McKean Street Bairnsdale) by 3.00pm on 25/02/2015. The ballot will close at 3.00pm on 12/03/2015. Following the closing of nominations a list of the nominations received will be posted at the school. The terms of office, membership categories and number of positions in each membership category open for election are as follows: NUMBER OF POSITIONS MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY TERM OF OFFICE Parent From the day after the date of the declaration of the poll in 2015 to and inclusive of the date of the declaration of the poll in 2017 From the day after the date of the declaration of the poll in 2015 to and inclusive of the date of the declaration of the poll in 2017 DET employee member 3 2 If the number of nominations is less than the number of vacancies, a notice to that effect and calling for further nominations will be posted in prominent positions at the school. Ian Hall Principal CHANGES PROGRAM TO THE SCHOOL VACCINATION In 2015 the vaccine that protects against diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough will be offered to all students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10. From 2016, this vaccine will be offered to Year 7 students only. This will provide earlier protection from these diseases. The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine will continue to be offered to all students (both male and female) in Year 7 from 2015. Look out for the vaccine consent form/s coming home from school with your child. You need to read, complete and return the form/s regardless of whether your child is being immunised at school. To learn more about the changes, the diseases, the vaccines, or how you can prepare your child for vaccination go to www.immunehero.health.vic.gov.au Further information is available from the East Gippsland Shire Immunisation Program website at: www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au. Please contact the Immunisation service on 5153 9500 should you have any queries.