I would like to welcome our school community to Fairhills this year. I hope everyone had a relaxing holiday with friends and families.
Staffing
Welcome to the following staff who have made Fairhills their school.
| Name | Title |
| Bill Exton | Senior School Assistant Principal |
| Sandy Zeng | Maths/Science |
| Will Veenam | Maths/Science |
| Vince Lobin | Arts |
| Mariani Lim | Mental Health Practitioner |
| Tiffany Keele | Laboratory Technician |
| Shione Fukumoto | Japanese Assistant |
School improvement
I am pleased to announce the 2023 School Improvement Team (SIT)
| Title | Name |
| Principal | Ian Van Schie |
| Assistant Principal – Middle School | Silvana La Leggia |
| Assistant Principal – Senior School | Bill Exton |
| Teaching and Learning Excellence – Middle School | Michelle Nickels |
| Teaching and Learning Excellence – Senior School | Laura Blackson |
| Learning Inclusion Leader | Ying Qin |
| School Enhancement Leader | Jenni Nansen |
We are also fortunate to have the Differentiated Support for School Improvement team (DSSI) with us every Monday, for at least 18 months. DSSI will be on SIT and provide additional support to improve learning growth for all students.
| Title | Name |
| Executive Principal | Glenda Harry |
| Learning Specialist | Emma Thompson |
| Learning Specialist | Nicole De Angelis |
| Therapy dog | Ruby |
Our key foci this year is to implement:
- the School-Wide Positives Behaviours matrix
- high-quality Individual Education Plans
- the LEARN Instructional Model in all classrooms
These strategies will ensure we are continuing to increase learning growth of all students.
School enhancement
Capital works
As many of you will be aware we have begun the construction of a STEAM and Music Learning hub. There was a 6 week delay as the builders needed a permit to continue construction. Fortunately, the permit has now been granted and construction will recommence by Week 4. Progression photos will be available on the school’s website and the newsletter.
Timetables
It was certainly a relief that the Compass timetable was available to the school community prior to the commencement of the school year. I thank Jenni Nansen-School Enhancement leader, and Paul Donaldson for ensuring this happened.
School Council Elections
Please head to the Council election page for all the information.
Ian Van Schie
Principal
