8/4/2019 Email from Richard Giles and Emma Cornish-Giles to the Education Minister 09/09/2011

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Dear Minister Dixon

Thank you for your time and interest in planning a High School for Coburg.

We are the parents of two very bright, and well-balanced boys. As educators we understand

the importance of secondary education. We also acknowledge the value in having childrenparticipate in education in their own community. We want this for our own children. We

are left in the unenviable position to look at moving out of our much-loved community to

educate our children. We do not want our children to attend an Independent, Religious or

Single Sex school. As residents of North Coburg our options are truly limited. Families who

are in the same predicament surround us.

The numbers strongly show that a high school is necessary, however we write to you to

consider not just establishing a school but a beacon school. A legacy. Coburg already has

a Senior High School that is growing rapidly in reputation, and presenting exciting work to

the education community. A High School for Coburg is a real chance to explore the exciting

research in the Middle Years. We are passionate as educators that a Middle Years Programbe implemented in our area, in a State School.

Buildings are one aspect to a school; we know that there are buildings that could be used now

on the current Senior High School Site. But what makes a school truly great is its resources,

teaching staff and commitment to the latest pedagogy and educational ideals.

We beg you to give our children not only a local school, but also a school that is exceptional

and this can be achieved in Coburg. The passion from the community demonstrates the

strong value this community places on quality education.

Our children deserve, and have the right to quality education.

We look forward to supporting you in this exciting endeavor,

Richard Giles and Emma Cornish-Giles

On behalf of Dexter and Gus

09 /09/2011

(copied from the email)