PRINCIPALS REPORT
Welcome to the Second Edition of our Connect Newsletter for 2024.
It has been a very busy and positive second half of Term 1. After a huge start to the year, and after a few weeks of students finding their feet, everyone has settled well into a normal school rhythm. It has been pleasing to see students working hard to establish strong routines and habits for learning as they have become more comfortable in Secondary College.
Our focus value for this Term continues to be Excellence. This value was certainly on display when our Year 9 cohort held their, and the College’s, first ever Personal Best Showcase. Well done to all students and staff involved. Thank you to the families and mentors who were able to attend.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL
Recently we had the pleasure of shortlisting several students who applied for roles within our Student Representative Council for 2024. These shortlisted students were then given the opportunity to either deliver a presentation to their group or to have an interview before a panel. All of our applicants impressed us with their commitment to the College as well as their maturity and professionalism.
As a result of this lengthy process the students who will work alongside our College Leadership Team to ensure another outstanding year were successfully selected. I am very pleased to announce the following students and their roles in student leadership for 2024. At the next assembly these students will be presented with their SRC Pins.
| YEAR 7 | YEAR 8 | YEAR 9 |
| Year 7 Captains | Year 8 Captains | Year 9 Captains |
| Kendall Guccione Ivy Bekard | Emmie Chaiha Mustafa El Akoumi | Sofia Zovko Cem Altun |
| Year 7 Representatives | Year 8 Representatives | Year 9 Representatives |
| Kendall Guccione Zayed El Akoumi Sebastian Butera Ivy Bekard Chantelle Barkho | Ibrahim Doganay Mustafa El Akoumi Emmie Chaiha Saara Shetye Ecrin Akyuz Taylan Buyukbilgin | Sofia Zovko Cem Altun Georgia Pollakis Emna Kanj Seham Eyada |
| PROGRAMS | |
| Program Captains | |
| Christopher Pillips Sarah Dolmay | |
| Music Representatives | Poornet Representatives |
| Leyla Saylik Ibrahim Dalkilic | Adinan Jevtic Hannah Soubjaki |
| Theatre Arts Representatives | Biderap Representatives |
| Daniel Parisi Vanessa Palmieri | Yari Kongrung Christopher Phillips |
| Visual Arts Representatives | Waring Representatives |
| Jordan Stenhouse Isabella Quagliarella | Zayd Christodoulo Rebecca Briers |
| Sport Representatives | Garrawang Representatives |
| Oliver Tuohey Vian Alex | Keola Kang Sarah Dolmay |
TRANSITION EVENTS
Dates for both our 2025 Family Information Sessions and College Tours have now been announced. As the enrolment demand on our College continues to increase we look forward to meeting future families and showing them just how great our school is.
Bookings for both the Information Sessions and College Tours are available by visiting our website: www.greenvalesc.vic.edu.au
SCHOOL COUNCIL
School Council held its most recent meeting this past Tuesday, March 19th, where our Annual 2023 Report was presented. Furthermore, we welcomed our new members to School Council.
As parents already know, we received more parent nominations than places available on school council. Having such a high number of parents wanting to support and contribute to the development of our College is such a positive problem to have.
On behalf of our College Community, I would like to sincerely thank past Council members Nermin Altun, Yassine Assi, Rebecca Cooper and Olivia Fucile. Thank you for contributing to our school community, providing us with the right amount of support and encouragement, and the appropriate amount of challenge when required.
Our new school council is as follows:
| Andra Guccione | President / Parent Member |
| Funda Aksan | Vice President / Parent Member |
| Jesto J Jose | Parent Member |
| Ella Butera | Parent Member |
| Jenan El Akoumi | Parent Member |
| Katharina Attana | Community Member |
| Danielle Cerra | Community Member |
| Carolyn Potter | Community Member |
| Sofia Zovko | Student Member |
| Emmi Chaiha | Student Member |
| Mark Natoli | DET Member / Executive Officer |
| Melinda Gall | DET Member / Treasurer |
| Liz Cullen | DET Member |
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY AND HARMONY DAY
There have been several opportunities this term for students to display their leadership skills. Typically students in years 11 or 12 would lead school focus days. But with GSC being a new school our year 8s and 9s had to rise to the challenge during International Women’s Day and Harmony Day. And rise they did!
International Women’s Day provided an important opportunity for our community to educate and inspire students about gender equality. The 2024 theme, ‘Inspire Inclusion,’ focused on the importance of understanding, valuing and seeking out the inclusion of women and girls. Additionally, sharing this knowledge, support and encouragement with others is key. At GSC we work to ensure the needs, interests and aspirations of women and girls are always valued. International Women’s Day was also a wonderful opportunity to be able to recognise those women in our community who have achieved great things, including both our staff and students.
Similarly, Harmony Day provided GSC with a chance to connect as a school community while celebrating our differences. It was pleasing to see so many students wearing orange or clothing representing their heritage/culture. Harmony Day promoted inclusivity, respect, and a sense of belonging through celebrating our diversity.
