Farewell, Au revoir, See you later and Cheers These students reflect all students at The Lakes. Their inspirational achievements as a collective of dynamic, inclusive, aspiring, grateful and wonderful people have prepared them to be capable of effectively influencing in our world.
After 40 plus years in education, the last 16 at The Lakes, I am proud to say the journey has been unforgettable. In 2006 the excitement of my appointment saw “ the sod turned ” in a paddock filled with enormous gums and an estate still under construction. My office was the boot of my car and many roads were unmade and dead ends. Today we have two campuses, amazing buildings, a committed community, inspiring staff, and, aspiring students. We are one. The roads are sealed and we have access to public transport. All signs of the magnificent progress.
We have students at all year levels who are fine role models and mentors for their peers. Our seniors have followed their unique pathway - VCAL, VET or VCE, or moved to apprenticeships and employment. Research tells us life will hold a range of changes but with confidence, collaboration, communication and compassion they will succeed in their journey. Our primary students have also lead their peers as buddies, captains, peer supporters and mentored and modelled great choices. May you continue to dream, and, work to live your dream - not chase it. I thank you all for allowing me to share your journey; it is an absolute privilege and I urge you to dream big, remembering you will always be a member of The Lakes family. Please remember to keep us in the loop. To the staff I have worked with in the time: you are amazing. Relationship focussed, all about team while striving to continually build integrity and capacity for students and themselves. I am honoured to have served you.
I would like to thank The Lakes community for trusting me to lead this dynamic learning space.
This year we have witnessed a dream. Our inaugural Year 12 graduation Class of 2022 should stand tall; they have completed a significant chapter of their life journey. I remember 4 years ago the last announcement of the Andrew ’ s government before entering caretaker mode was that The Lakes South Morang P - 9 School would become a P - 12 College. The community of 3752 would finally have an entitlement and access to the full compliment of state education. This is now enacted and for the first time we witnessed young people who started as Prep complete 13 years of learning. Bravo!
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