Text Box: Volume 18, Number 28 Friday 2 September 2005 Text Box: There was much more divergence in views regarding what should be the most important areas for improvement over the next decade with each community group identifying a broad range of possibilities. Facilities improvement ranked highly on every group’s list with both parent and students also identifying improvement to the quality of teaching. All groups sought a curriculum reflecting a broader ‘life-skills’ preparation as well as partnerships and links with other Schools and tertiary institutes. Thank you to all community members who participated in this process. Over the course of Term 4, School Council will develop and release via OURS a series of discussion statements related to Strategic directions and will seek further community input. Jeremy Ludowyke Principal Text Box: Melbourne High School 2020 Over fifty members of the School community attended the School Council Retreat early this term to assist the School Council in identifying key strategic directions for the School over the next decade. Over the course of this term a number of Staff and Student forums have been conducted to provide specific input from these groups. Students SRC representatives from all year levels conducted the student forum and responded to the following questions in 7 small groups 1. Identify the five aspects of the School that should be preserved at all costs Item No of responses Selective Entry 6 Inter School links 5 Co-curricula opportunities 5 Ethos/Traditions 3 House competition 3 Involvement/clubs 3 Single Sex 2 Leadership opportunities 2 9-12 only 2 2. Identify the five most essential improvements to be achieved by 2020 Teacher quality 6 Extension/Enrichment 3 Inter-school links 3 Teacher/Student relationships 3 Life Skills 2 Timetable 2 Pastoral Care 2 Library hours 2 Facilities 6 Maintenance 3 Canteen 2 ICT Text Box: Staff All staff participated in a similar forum and responded in 8 small groups Maintain Selective entry 7 Single sex 7 Academic excellence 7 Traditions/Ethos 5 Co-curricula programs 5 Teacher/Student relationship 3 Diversity 2 Pastoral Care 2 Social Awareness 2 Improve Facilities 11 ICT 3 Maintenance 2 Canteen 2 Specialist 2 Portables Sports Second Campus Curriculum Reform 3 Staff Cohesiveness 3 Timetable 3 Life Skills 2 Enrolment criteria 2 Pastoral care 2 Class sizes 2 It is noticeable that there has been a strong coherence of responses to the first question amongst all sectors of the School community. The following aspects of the School have been identified as the most vital to preserve by every group: Selective entry Single sex Academic excellence Traditions/Ethos Broad Co-curricula programs In many respects these are also the most unique characteristics of the School, so this support of its special nature is very affirming of the School’s current principles. Text Box: Principal’s Report Text Box: Telephone: 9826 0711 Fax: 9826 8767 Emergency Pager: 9625 2099 Web: www.mhs.vic.edu.au

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