I am deeply concerned at the lack of thought some parents are displaying each afternoon when picking up their children. Difficulties include:
---------illegal parking
---------illegal and dangerous U turns
---------driving through the bus bay
---------parking in neighbours' driveways
---------blocking neighbours driveways
---------encouraging children to run accross the road
---------blocking entry and exit to the school grounds.
These difficulties have been made more dangerous by the recent wet weather. Further, I would remind parents that they are not to park in the school grounds. The Highway Patrol and Fairfiels Council have agreed to patrol Hamilton Road to ensure the safty regulations are obeyed. Please assist us in this regard. -----------I am pleases to report that Deputy Principal, Mr Cherry, is recovering well at home after a
successful operation upon his leg. Mr Cherry slipped over on the wet floor of the stadium while supervising students.
--------On a lighter note, the start of the school year has been very positive. The HSC results were very good, with Tran Nguyen scoring 99.35 - an outstanding result! Most students and subjects were ranked in the top 50% on the State. This is an outstanding achievement. It was particularly satisfying to note the achievements in the highest levels of English and Mathematics. We do not compress students into lower levels.

--------Although all information is not yet available, more than sixty students were offered University places. It was also pleasing to note the very small number of students scoring in lower ranges, much fewer than the State average. Congratulations to the eight students who came first in their TAFE courses!
--------Student numbers for 2001 will settle at around 1450. There is a strong demand for places and still a problem with the attempted use of false addresses to gain enrolment at the school. Currently there are five vacancies on the staff which will be advertised in the next three weeks. These vacancies result from a promotion and two transfers.
--------I wrote to each 2001 Year 12 students during the holidays to provide advice regarding preparation and study for this year's HSC. It is important to all students to begin the year with a positive attitude and an organised study program.
--------Congratulations to students upon the excellent uniform in evidence. Pride in oneself and the school can be shown through the wearing of the full uniform, including tie and hat.
--------The plans for the new Gymnastics Hall were submitted by the Department of Education and Training to Fairfield City Council last December and a completion date of July/August this year has been suggested. The Minister for Education and Training Mr Aquilina, will be present to open the Creative and Performing Arts Building, completed some years ago.
--------Please ensure that your children observe the rules and common sense when travelling to and from school. There is a pedestrian crossing supervisor on duty at the front of the school each morning and afternoon. Students travelling on buses should offer their seats to infirm people and adults, while train travel is to be undertaken in the guard's carriage at all times.