Melrose High School is founded upon a tradition which encourages achievement in learning within a safe and friendly environment based on the values of Respect. The school aims to provide opportunities and support to develop students in the areas of intellectual, aesthetic, moral, emotional, physical and social growth.
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Support if needed
You may be aware of a tragic incident that occurred over the weekend that has gravely impacted a family within our community.
Many in our school community will be saddened by this incident so I encourage all of us to support each other. Education Directorate has extended condolences to the family and our thoughts are with the family as well as with the members of our community.
The school is ensuring that staff members have the needed support in managing their grief and we are enclosing information on grief as a resource for you. When the school resumes in Term 1, school psychologist will be available for any additional support that might be required by the school community.
Please contact me by email at: Shannon.Carnovale@ed.act.edu.au if you would like to talk about this further. Contacting school staff is an important way of ensuring you receive consistent and accurate information and for us to be aware of all parent concerns.
We also encourage families to participate in pleasant activities and maintain a regular routine where possible at this time.
The following telephone hotlines are also available if you wish to speak with someone.
- Grief line 1300 845 745 (landlines only) Midday to 3am AEST, 7 days a week
- Kids helpline 1800 55 1800
- Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
Helpful articles:
- Insights - How to help your kids cope when someone close to them dies
- Insights - Parenting in challenging times
- Adolescents and grief
Posted on 22 Dec 2020
The ACE English Experience
Over the past two years (2019-2020), the ACE English Class has produced an amazing portfolio of work. From dystopic stories to Shakespearean sonnets, they shared their stories, experiences and love for English. Mrs. Antonios has guided the class through various topics - Dystopia, Gothic, Shakespeare's plays & Novellas, and lit the way through Online Learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The ACE English class has published the following pieces of work:
- Melrose High School, Year 9 ACE English (2020), Sonnets from home isolation.
- Melrose High School, Year 9 ACE English (2020), Children's stories.
Posted on 14 Dec 2020
A message from ACT Policing
As many of you would be aware, during the school holidays a distressing incident occurred at the Weston Skate Park where two young people were stabbed, and an 18-year-old later died. ACT Policing have asked us to share a video with you about the incident that also includes advice about cyber safety for our young people.
Posted on 14 Oct 2020
Parent correspondence and resources during Pupil Free period
To help you navigate the information we are providing, please refer to the summary below (status- currently updating):
Posted on 01 Apr 2020
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