Dear Parents, Caregivers and Community Members,
Welcome to the 2016 school year; one that promises
to be exciting and eventful at BSHS. I would like to
formally welcome all of our new students and their
families as they begin their educational journey at our
school. The Year 7 students have settled in very well;
this is a testament to your child?s resilience, your
support and the staff from both the Primary School
and High School, who have ensured their smooth
transition to secondary education.
Results
Busselton Senior High School is an institution that
encourages high standards in teaching and learning.
Our 2015 results clearly demonstrate we are catering
to all students in the ATAR and VET Pathways. 93%
Student achievement of Certificate II, the best in five
years. Our attainment rate of 82% reflects that we
have sustained the improvements made in 2014.
Congratulations to all staff and students involved and I
wish our graduates all the best in the future. Our
Attainment Rate is the major area that we will be
focusing on in the immediate future. This is a
measure of how many students completed a
Certificate II qualification or gained a 55% and above
ATAR. If a student achieves either of these they will be
able to enter university or transition into TAFE or a
career. This means our students have a definite
pathway they can follow when they finish secondary
school. BSHS will be striving to improve our rate to
above 90% in the coming years.
These are wonderful results; however, it is now time to
look to 2016 and the challenges that will no doubt
unfold as the year progresses. The school will rise to
these challenges, and the class of 2016 will also
achieve some sterling results.
Staffing
As an Independent Public School we continue to
select and appoint our own staff. I?d like to take this
opportunity to welcome and introduce the following
new staff members:
- Kelsey Della Bosca (Maths)
- Janelle Di Giovanni (HASS)
- Holly Feng, Emily Purvis and Lily Stieler (English)
- Lauren Johnston (HPE)
- Glenn Adams (D&T)
- Tobias Falls (IT Support)
- Gemma Topp (HPE/Science)
- Bindi Evans (Laboratory Technician)
- Kathy Dickson (Student Service Support)
- Cherise Woodhams (Student Service Support)
In 2016 we also welcome back: Leshaye Wisewould
(HPE) and Kirsty Laverty (HASS).
Our School
I spoke to all students at the start of the year about
what it means to be a student at Busselton Senior
High School. It means that:
Our students are proud of being at our school.
Our students wear their school uniform with honour.
Our students support and encourage each other to
be the best they can be.
As a school community we are true to our R.E.A.L
Values, instilling them in your daily life. Students at
BSHS do this by:
Showing Respect by listening and following staff
instructions, using appropriate language and
manners and greeting each other positively;
Having Empathy by showing acceptance and
understanding of others and taking a stand against
bullying;
Striving to Achieve by performing tasks to the best
of our ability and seeking feedback to improve;
Endeavoring to Learn: by being engaged in
classroom activities and coming prepared and
equipped to class.
For 2016 every student?s goal is to become a true
BSHS student. Most of our students work rigorously to
create a safe, enriching learning environment for
themselves and others. It is disappointing when
certain behaviours let us down. It is important for all of
our students to reflect on their contribution to BSHS.
Students must work hard to improve behavior and
consider their actions. Certain behaviours prevent
students from being the best they can be and limit
opportunities to succeed in life beyond school. Such
behaviors affect others? learning and growth. This is
unacceptable. I will go into more detail about the
schools expectations throughout the year in
assemblies. Please take the time to read through the
Positive Behaviour Support (REAL) Matrix (found in
this newsletter) and discuss with child what it is to be
a BSHS student.
The staff at BSHS look forward to maintaining positive
relationships with parents as we engage students in
their learning during 2016. There are some exciting
times ahead at BSHS; I thank you in advance for your
support and I look forward to seeing you at school
events throughout the year.
Kind Regards, Dainon Couzic