From the Principal: Growing With Purpose

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

As we move further into Term 1, I am continually impressed by the focus and dedication our students are showing in their daily learning. There is a palpable sense of momentum building across both campuses, and it is a pleasure to see our students truly embodying the North West College standard!

Our recent assemblies have focused deeply on the first pillar of our values: Respect for Self. While we often talk about respecting others, we have been encouraging students to understand that respect starts from within.

We have challenged our learners to consider how they set personal boundaries, recognising when to say “no” to distractions and how to protect their own time and energy for growth. This is intrinsically linked to a Growth Mindset; respecting yourself means respecting your potential enough to lean into challenges rather than shying away from them.

I am delighted to formally announce the appointment of Andrew Kingston as our new Pastoral Dean at the Lincoln Road site.

Many of you will already know Andrew through his fantastic work as Teacher in Charge of Sport and EOTC as well as our Global Perspectives teacher. Andrew brings a wealth of energy and a deep commitment to student well-being. We congratulate him on this new responsibility and look forward to the positive impact he will continue to have on our Lincoln Road community.

We are very excited to invite all families and friends to the Lincoln Road Expo on Thursday, 26 March, from 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm.

The Expo is a showcase of the projects and creative work our students have produced this term. It is an “all welcome” event, and we would love to see a strong turnout to celebrate the diverse talents of our learners. Please mark your calendars.

This week marks the beginning of our PAT (Progressive Achievement Test) testing. These assessments provide us with invaluable data to ensure we are targeting our teaching effectively to meet every student’s needs.

I would like to wish all our students the very best of luck.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership in making North West College such a supportive and high-achieving environment.

Warm regards,

Mrs M Randles | Principal, North West College