Principal's Message (29 November, 2024)
2025 Staffing Update
I am excited to announce the following staffing appointments for 2025:
- Mrs Kristen Pfitzner: Kristen is an experienced English and Languages teacher who has also held a number of Leadership positions including Year Level Coordinator. She is a committed and passionate teacher who has innovative ideas and will be a valuable addition to our college from 2025 onwards.
- Mr Joel Beggs: Joel is an experienced and expert senior mathematics teacher who has also held senior leadership positions in his previous school. He will head up the mathematics department, teaching methods but is also excited about teaching 7-10 Mathematics, including the Genesis Program. Joel has also had experience with timetabling and is looking forward to working in this space in 2025.
- Mr Ryan Metelmann: Ryan is a well-credentialled Health, PE and Mathematics teacher who joins our college after building a strong reputation at his previous school. An intelligent and caring teacher who establishes strong relationships with his students, Ryan will bring calmness and control to his classroom and relationships and will have an immediate impact next year.
I look forward to formally welcoming these teachers to HTLC in the coming weeks and can’t wait to see what positive impact they have on our college from 2025 onwards. I also look forward to making more exciting staffing announcements before the end of the school year.
2025 PAR (Positions of Added Responsibility) Appointments
Congratulations to those staff who have been awarded PAR positions in 2025. You will all play an integral role in ensuring the day to day operations of the college are maintained and the students and families of HTLC are supported.
- Year 7 Year Level Coordinator: Sam Engert
- Year 8 Year Level Coordinator: Amanda Przibilla
- Year 9 Year Level Coordinator: Alicia Schneider / Matthew McLoughlin
- Year 10 Year Level Coordinator: Jed Prouse
- Year 11 Year Level Coordinator: Meg Cashin
- Year 12 Year Level Coordinator: Kate Carter
- VCE Coordinator: Paige Moore
- Applied Learning Coordinator: Alicia Schneider
- Curriculum Leaders (7-10): Elsbeth Schneider, Mackenzie Connelly
- Christian Studies Coordinator (F-12): Leanne Jenion
- Director of Arts (F-12): Michelle Hahn
- Sports Coordinator (F-6): TBC
- Sports Coordinator (7-12): Matthew McLoughlin
- eLearning Coordinator (F-12): Matthew Polack
- NCCD Coordinator (7-12): Sam Engert
- JS Department Coordinators: Mark Busbridge and Jemma Fox
2025 Fee Schedule
Last Friday information regarding the 2025 Fee Schedule was sent out to parents. This year, the fee schedule is one fee which includes; tuition fees, composite fees and the camp fee. Previously there have been 3 separate fees which have appeared on the fee schedule. The increase in school fees for next year will be 3.7% which has been included for each year level. This 3.7% increase has been averaged out across the year levels. If you have any questions regarding next year's fees, please contact the College.
College Board
This week the College Board met for the final time this year with the main items of business including an amalgamation update, draft approval of the 2025 Budget, Principal Action Plan report and an acknowledgement and recognition that this will be the final time that the Board of Holy Trinity Lutheran College will meet as a new WLC Board will be in place for the beginning of next year. This was an emotional time as we said thank you and farewell to a group of volunteers who have served the HTLC Community for a long period of time. Kerrie Pietsch for example has served on the Board for 15 years and Bryan Matuschka has been the Chair for 7 years. A letter or recognition and gift was presented to each Board member to acknowledge their service. The Board wishes to pass on their sincere gratitude and thanks for the work that the staff have done this year and is so appreciative of all that they do to make this school the place it is. They are also appreciative of the support the families of HTLC continue to provide the college and they look forward to following the college as it amalgamates into Wimmera Lutheran College in 2025.
Acknowledgements
- The Instrumental Student Showcase - Notes and Nibbles. A fantastic evening of musical entertainment put on by the Instrumental Music teachers and Mrs Hahn
- Mrs Carter for her planning and coordinating of the Year 12 Graduation Service and Valedictory dinner. A special night for all involved
- Year 11 student Prue Heard for receiving the Alex Rathgeber Performing Arts Scholarship as part of the RM Showcase.
- Mr Borgas, Mrs North, Miss Lienert and Mrs Rokebrand for another successful Foundation Transition morning
- Year 10, 11 and 12 Academic and Service Award winners
- Year 3 staff and students for a successful Year 3 camp
- Staff of HTLC for a productive report writing day
Deuteronomy 31:8
“And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you, He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.”
Important Term 4 Dates:
Friday 29 November: Report Writing Day
Monday 9 December: Year 6 Celebration Service, 9-11:30am
Tuesday 10 December: Middle School Closing Service, 11:30am
Wednesday 11 December: Junior School Closing Services: Year 3-6: 11.30am - 12.50pm, Years F-2: 1.40pm - 3.00pm
Friday 13 December: School Office Closed, 2:00pm
Mr Jason Przibilla, Acting College Principal