​Bill Panas, Principal of The Lakes South Morang College

​Bill has been a key driver of the College vision for many years, and his leadership of our College has created a community of students, parents/carers and staff that are committed to learning.

THE VISION ​

The Lakes South Morang College is committed to continual improvement driven by contemporary and evidence-informed practice and pedagogy.

​SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT AGENDA

The school improvement agenda was affirmed in the outcome of the 2022-2026 School Review. As a result, my role as the College Principal is to provide:

1. Strong levels of Transformational and Inclusive Leadership
2. Individual learner growth and agency with high expectation
3. IELPs and Pathway Plans supported by the role of PLCs
4. Learning Coaches to replace HG teachers
5. Continuous Reporting & Assessment
6. Optimise Student Wellbeing initiatives specific to needs
7. Develop strong community partnerships and school pride
8. Embed a P-12 positive culture for learning so that learning and transition is seamless and complimentary.

Key Outcomes for the College community that I as College Principal commit to:
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1. Students owning their learning and understanding their learning needs supported by quality contemporary resources (staff, facilities and programs) and opportunity for many exponential and leadership experiences in a safe and dynamic environment.
   
   
2. Experienced Learner Coaches who know their student’s learning data and set challenging but achievable goals at all times, focusing on an evidence-based learning pedagogy that is consistent in practice, robust and engaging.
   
   
3. Transformational and transparent leadership that is intent on high levels of informative and accurate communication with all stakeholders who know and are intent on taking the whole college community on a successful learning journey as a school of choice.
   
   
4. Fostering of collaborative home-school partnerships that emphasise the joint efforts required to enhance, elevate and enable a successful learning experience for all students, supported by actionable involvement opportunities for parents and carers in their child’s learning.
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5. Development of strong community connections with local providers, community groups and alumni supporting school programs, fundraising opportunities and college events that build school pride and a positive culture.