From The Principals Desk.
Looking at the glossy handouts provided by industry to promote vocational education it is great to see how
many Westfields students are featured. The TAFE opportunities provided by our school are simply
excellent. Mr Blevin, our careers advisor, is always available to discuss these opportunities with students
and parents. To showcase the achievements of our students and teachers and to provide information for our
community and beyond, the Westfields Sports Website is being significantly expanded. The work of Noel
Clarke is greatly appreciated. Congratulations to staff and students involved in the Paralympic Games.
Many months of practice and late nights were worth it. We will celebrate the efforts of these people at a later
date.
For many years Westfields Sports has been understaffed in terms of the number of executive (Head)
teachers. The Department of Education is making the allocation of head teachers fairer and reflective of
school size. In this restructuring, our school will gain three additional head teacher positions. This does not
mean three additional teachers but rather some period allocations. In discussions with the staff and P & C it
has been decided to request the positions of Performing/Creative Arts, Technology and Sport. Significant
progress is underway with the rebuilding of the hall and an additional hall in the canteen area. The first hall is
due for completion in June 2001.
This week saw the retirement of Mrs Helen Fielder who has been a volunteer at the school for over a decade.
This remarkable woman will be known to many as the manager of the school shop - giving up weekends and
holidays for years to assist our students and parents. Helen will be sorely missed. Thanks for all your efforts
over the years.
Mr Cherry's Learnscape team is working this Sunday. Please come and help if you have the time.