New principal at Woy Woy South

Newly-appointed Woy Woy South Public School principal Mr Terry Greedy has described his first few weeks in the position as "most enjoyable".

"Starting in a new school can be a very daunting experience but my arrival at Woy Woy South has been most enjoyable and I would like to thank the staff and students for making me feel so welcome," Mr Greedy said.

"After 15 years teaching in schools across the Central Coast, I have been principal at Mount Colah Public School in the Hornsby district for the past six years.

"The chance to come to Woy Woy South is a wonderful opportunity for me and I look forward to working with students, parents, and staff.

"I would also like to take this opportunity to publicly acknowledge the excellent job Mrs Whealey has done in filling the principal position.

"It is pleasing to be able to move into a new position knowing the school is functioning so smoothly.

"Over the coming weeks I will certainly be relying on Mrs Whealey, the office staff and members of the executive team to help me gain an understanding of how things work at Woy Woy South and to help ensure students continue to be able to work in a safe and happy setting."

Mr Greedy said changes in the role of education, family structures and in patterns of employment have all tended to reshape the relationship between the home and the school.

"Nevertheless, they remain partners in the educational process," Mr Greedy said.

"From research, the message is clear that students learn more at school when their parents take an active interest at home in their school work.

"There are many ways for parents to be active partners in their children's education.

"In the home, parents can check homework, listen to children read or read to them, or at times simply turn off the television and encourage children to do other things.

"As principal of Woy Woy South, I will be endeavoring to strengthen partnerships between the school and home to ensure students have a supportive learning environment in which they have the opportunity to realise their true potential.

"For the home-school partnership to be effective, two-way communication needs to be established to provide an opportunity for each party to share information and ideas that will enhance the teaching and learning taking place in the home and the classroom.

"When issues arise that are impacting on your child's education, please don't hesitate to make contact with the school so that we are able to work together to resolve the problem."

Newsletter, 29 Apr 2009 Terry Greedy, Woy Woy South Public School