Changes set for Moriah
MORIAH College is proposing to abolish its middle school and adopt a more traditional school structure, a move which principal John Hamey says is in the best interest of the students.
MORIAH College is proposing to abolish its middle school and adopt a more traditional school structure, a move which principal John Hamey says is in the best interest of the students.
The school has proposed the significant restructure for 2015 onwards, which will see Moriah lose its middle school in favour of a primary school and secondary school only.
Since 2005, years K-5 have constituted the primary school, years 6-8 middle school, and years 9-12 the secondary school. Under the new plan, the primary school would be K-6, and the secondary school years 7-12.
In a letter sent out to parents on Tuesday, college principal John Hamey advised that he had met with all staff to notify them of the proposal, which “supports a holistic school approach with a realigned philosophy”.
He explained that the proposed changes come at the end of 12 months of careful planning, and “have been designed to optimise teaching and learning outcomes for every student”.
In accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009 and the college’s industrial agreements, the school is now entering into a consultation phase with the staff to discuss the proposed changes.
“This consultation process will take approximately seven days, and I would appreciate your patience during this process and your trust that I will communicate full details with you as soon as the process is completed,” Hamey continued in his letter.
He committed to communicating full details to parents by the end of next Friday, August 29.
Once the school has met its legal obligations with the staff, The AJN will be able to reveal further details of the restructure.
PHOEBE ROTH
Moriah College principal John Hamey.
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