Welcome to Trafalgar High School

From the Principals Desk 11/05/2012

Whilst our students enjoyed the day off on Wednesday, all staff were taking part in a Professional Development day based on Positive Psychology. Lecturer at Victorian University, Bert Van Halen and Psycologist, Maria Ruberto provided a detailed insight into the mind and the extreme power of positivity. Maria’s enthusiasm and passion for her studies was evident in the way she presented the framework of the PERMA Theory of  Wellbeing - The Pleasant Life, The Engaged Life, The Relational Life, The Meaningful Life and The Accomplished Life.

Positive Psychology will continue to be the main professional learning focus for staff throughout this year and next year. Practical applications for the classroom will develop as staff deepen their understanding. During second semester however a team of pre service teachers along with Bert Van Halen will work in conjunction with the Year 10 team of multi purpose teachers Ms. Amanda Vosper as Year Level Co-ordinators, Ms. Helen Bodak as Sub-School Leader and Mr. John Freyne as Assistant Principal. Discussions and early planning have also commenced  to have an interactive session for our school community before the end of the year.

Jane Haustorfer

Principal