Principal's Message
Earlier this week, I informed the staff that I will be concluding my time as Principal at Camperdown College at the end of this year, as I have accepted a position in my hometown at Colac South West Primary School.
Huge thanks to our amazing volunteers and everyone who attended, assisted, donated or baked — your support made this event a fantastic success. This achievement truly highlights our school community spirit.
This was not an easy decision to make. Over the past 20 months since being appointed, I’ve had the privilege of working with an incredible community who are not only highly professional and committed but also deeply passionate about providing the best outcomes for our students. I have learned so much during my time here and will always be grateful for the support, encouragement, and sense of community I’ve experienced.
I would like to announce that Vicki Angus will be Acting Principal for Term 1 2025. Vicki has been Acting Principal numerous times and will be wonderful in the role as the recruitment process for a new principal will happen throughout Term 1. A process is underway to backfill Ms Angus’ Campus Principal role.
Final Day 2024:
This year the final day of the school year for Prep – Year 9 students will be Wednesday 18th December with dismissal being the normal time of 3.15pm.
TheirCare:
TheirCare will be available for families all day on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th December.
School Saving Bonus – $400 Code Distribution:
This week, all families should have received their code(s) for the School Saving Bonus portal. If you have multiple children, the codes may have arrived in multiple emails on separate days this week. We have noticed that some of the suppliers listed in the portal are incorrect or missing (i.e. Campion Books needs to be added and George's Apparel/Midford Unform suppliers to be removed). If you have not received your School Saving Bonus code for any of your children, please contact the Department of Education by emailing school.saving.bonus@education.vic.gov.au.
Mobile Phone Policy (Smartwatches) Update:
Recently we updated our Mobile Phone policy and are pleased to share that smartwatches will be allowed to be worn in 2025 at both campuses. We understand that some smartwatches are used for fitness tracking and some have connectivity and communication features like SMS and phone calls. The caveat being that all communication must still come through the front offices at both campuses. Most smartwatches are equipped to minimise and block incoming and outgoing communication to allow students to focus on their schoolwork. Like many schools, the following will apply:
Smartwatches with connectivity must have School Mode enabled between 8.45am – 3.15pm (Junior Campus – parents’ responsibility to enable, Senior Campus – student and parents’ responsibility to enable). Much like having the phone in a locker between these times. However, the watch can still be worn throughout the day.
Thank you for your understanding as we allow smartwatches in 2025.
Staff Farewells: Celebrating Retirements
As we approach the end of the school year, it’s time to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of some very special members of our team who are retiring. Each of these staff members have left a lasting impact on Camperdown College and while we will miss them dearly, we wish them well for the new adventures awaiting them.
Lilian Cronin has for over two decades been our uniform shop attendant at the Senior Campus, meaning if you’ve seen a piece of Camperdown College uniform – then it has come through Lil’s shop! We thank Lilian for all of her work helping families be so well presented.
Barry Coverdale this year has notched up his 50th year of driving local school buses! A half century of safely guiding our students to school is an amazing effort. Thank you Barry!
Carla Winsall is hanging up the vacuum at the end of the year after a very long time keeping our Junior Campus in beautifully clean condition. Carla has been very much appreciated by the staff and students at the Junior Campus. No job was ever too big or too dirty. Thank you Carla!
Xavier Davis, Principal
Friday 29th November 2024
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