Page 7 - 2018 Salesian College Sunbury Yearbook

Elaine Dugdale-Walker Paul Hillas
Deputy Principal - Business Manager
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We are excited and motivated by the
Students at Salesian have once again been The year saw many offerings within the opportunities available to us as the College
given many opportunities throughout 2018 to Pastoral Care Programs. We introduced continues to grow.
display qualities and characteristics. These Respectful Relationships into our Pastoral We are focused on achieving the very best for
include compassion, integrity, resilience, Care Program, which complements our other our community and we continue to engage
friendship, kindness, and curiosity. They sessions of Equality Week, National Day of in open consultation to ensure that we are
have had the opportunity to take risks, to Action against Bullying and Violence, Cyberia, meeting the current and future needs of our
be inquisitive, and to be innovative within Cheap Tricks Presentation, Party Safe, Fit studets, parents, staff, and community.
their learning, and to be active members of 2 Drive sessions, and finally the Looking
a vibrant and inclusive community. Many of After Our Mates session that the Year 12s This year I am pleased work commenced
these opportunities are facilitated by events took part in at the end of the year. These on the Salesian College Sporting Precinct.
and programs that we offer, as well as by the sessions were complemented by the true This includes the redevelopment and
wonderful staff at the College, and by the essence of the Pastoral Program which is to update of two major infrastructure projects;
students themselves. foster relationships in the House and in the four new undercover basketball courts and
Homerooms. the redevelopment of the Ashes Oval (see
I want to share my sincere thanks to the College Infrastructure on page 101 for more
Student Leaders for 2018. The year started A positive year like we have had cannot be details).
with a leadership session hosted by the achieved without the assistance and support
Nelson Twins who worked with our students of families within the College. Thank you These areas will serve the needs of the
on public speaking; it was a fantastic session to the families who continue to support the College and will be a space of choice for our
with lots of laughs. College in our endeavours to do the best for students in the years ahead for a wide range
each child. Finally, I would like to thank the of sports.
All of our 2018 leaders have been proactive,
staff at the College for the work they do with Student enrolment for the forthcoming
articulate, fun, friendly, hardworking, honest
students, especially the House Leaders and
in feedback, and have been supportive of the new school year will commence with 1,300
Homeroom Leaders. As individuals you are all students with Year 7 and Year 8 at capacity
school at all times. The Year 12 leaders have
dedicated and hardworking, when we work
been able to balance study and involvement and all other year levels at near capacity.
together we can be of great influence in the
in all activities and have been an inspiring My role as a Business Manager is both
lives of our students.
group of young adults who we should be very exciting and challenging. Through a team of
proud of. You are role models that have our professionals, I manage the financial functions
congratulations and gratitude. Thank you in of the school, oversight of the school precinct,
particular to Nicholas Fox, Amy Iskra, Bradley am a member of the College Executive and
Bruce and Olivia Manders for your leadership. the College Council, work with school’s
teaching and non-teaching staff, liaise and
work on financial planning and management,
school fees management, external statutory
reporting, school facilities planning and
maintenance, and ICT infrastructure.
I would like to thank everyone who has
supported me this year. I hope all students
had a wonderful 2018 and the year ahead is
rewarding.

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