Last Wednesday, there were two tours of Coburg Senior HighSchool (CSHS) for parents of/and students commencing Year 7 from 2015. Both tours
were very well attended with about 70 at the 10.00am presentation and over 100
adults and 40 or so children at the 6.00 pm tour. Over 150 parents on a cold
rainy day! This should dispel any doubt that there is massive pent up demand
for a local Year 7 option!
From the start it was clear that at CSHS, learning is
student centred, that teachers get to know their students, and that at CSHS they
really love learning. It was also abundantly clear from Don Collins’ manner and
words that they actually really like the students too. There was a warmth there
that I didn't expect but was very pleased to see.
“I was very impressed with everything that was presented to
us. A bit disappointed that there was no tour of the school as part of the tour.”
“I was very impressed too. And wishing they had grade 4
available so I could enrol my daughter next year! I think that their approach
to learning will translate really well to the younger years. There might need
to be a few tweaks along the way but I got the impression that CSHS would be on
to that. Yes, very impressed.”
“Really great launch of sincere consultation process. Don
the principal had a lot of time for the parents who were there. They seem
legitimately interested in ensuring a positive development and transition to
the CJHS intake of 2015. Still some financial battles to fight though, clearly.”
“I was very impressed too. Loved the open plan learning
areas and the teaching style connected to this generation of children.”
“They currently offer many foreign languages via distance
Ed. Which I have seen work well.
I wasn't expecting much but it came across as a strong school with a clear sense of what it is doing.”
I wasn't expecting much but it came across as a strong school with a clear sense of what it is doing.”
“We felt very positive about the whole process-especially
the passion and enthusiasm of teachers, students and parents alike. We would be
happy to send Tara there in 2015, Great to see so many children and familiar
faces from Child Care and Kinder days...”
“I also was really excited about the innovative teaching
methods taking place at the school. I had a couple of concerns, that were
probably nothing new - very little chance given to ask questions and I also got
the view that the senior school was their "baby" and nothing was
going to mess with that. However, it was wonderful to see so many enthusiastic
teachers along with parents and students.”
More tours are planned for Coburg Junior High School for
early term 3. You can register your interest here.
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