I am extremely pleased to have been appointed to Greenwood SHS for the next six months. I firmly believe that school communities must support all students in maximising their opportunities for later life. To do this the essential ingredients are; a safe and caring learning environment where all members treat one another with respect, a high level of expertise and professionalism from teachers and a parent body who encourage their children to achieve the best they can and in doing so, support the school. The adolescent years can be fraught with issues such as anxiety and concerns and parenting an adolescent is no easy task. I would like to think, in assisting our young people to grow into adulthood, it is essential there is a strong partnership between home and school. The students, staff and parents I have met with so far at Greenwood SHS, certainly seem to advocate these values, I have noticed particularly, the courtesy and friendliness of the students. [Read More]