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.
| Dan Kilgore | STEM Leader |
| Peter Morgan | Pedagogy & Curriculum Leader |
| Tess Errey | Learning Interventions Leader |
| Claire Travers | English & Humanities |
| Madi Brunton | English & Humanities |
| Glen Burrell | English & Humanities |
| Peter Xia | Maths/Science |
| Becky Ding | Maths/Science |
| Lee Luo | Maths/Science |
| Nitika Redhu | Maths/Science |
| Andrew Collins | PE & Health |
| Thayne Mihailidis | PE & Health |
School Improvement
I am pleased to announce the 2024 School Improvement Team (SIT). This team’s core focus is to improve learning and wellbeing growth for all students.
| Principal | Mr. Ian Van Schie |
| Assistant Principal – Middle School | Ms. Silvana La Leggia |
| Assistant Principal – Senior School | Mr. Bill Exton |
| Learning Inclusions Leader | Ms. Tess Errey |
| Literacy Leader | Ms. Erin McGillicuddy |
| Pedagogy & Curriculum Leader | Dr. Peter Morgan |
| School Enhancement Leader | Mrs. Jenni Nansen |
| STEM Leader | Dr. Dan Kilgore |
| VCE Improvement Leader | Ms. Laura Blackson |
Our key foci this year is to:
- Implement and embed the SWPB matrix Embedding
- Embed our LEARN Instructional Model in all classrooms
- Develop data walls so all students are challenged at their point of need
- Develop a 2025 STEM academy
These strategies will ensure we are continuing to increase learning growth of all students.
STEM and Senior Learning Centre
At last the STEM and Senior Learning Centre (SLC for short) is open! All the delays and frustration are all worthwhile when you see the students’ excitement and pride shine on their face and in their body language. Students and staff have settled in well and there has been some amazing learning experiences already.
In a few weeks’ time we will be offering a guided tour for parents and carers. Stay tuned for this information.
Ian Van Schie
Principal
