Strengthening OLPS: A Call for Clustering from the community

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Melbourne archdiocese Catholics schools (MACS)

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Petition is addressed to: Melbourne archdiocese Catholics schools (MACS)

As we navigate the transition following the departure of our beloved Principal, Mrs. Annie Engellenner, we see an opportunity to strengthen our OLPS and build on the foundation she helped establish. By clustering Our Lady's Surrey Hills with nearby primary schools like Our Holy Redeemer in Surrey Hills under one principal, we can create a more efficient and effective use of resources. This collaboration would allow us to:

- Honor Mrs. Engellenner's Legacy: Build upon the strong educational foundation she established during her eight years of dedicated service to our school community.
- Share Resources: Combine teaching expertise, facilities, and equipment to provide a richer educational experience for students.
- Maximize Enrollments: Attract more families to our local schools, strengthening the community and ensuring the long-term viability of both institutions.
- Improve Outcomes: Enhance student outcomes by leveraging the strengths of each school and providing more opportunities for collaboration and growth.

We express our deepest gratitude to Mrs. Engellenner for her tireless commitment to our school community, her passion for education, and her dedication to the well-being of our students. We wish her and her family all the best as she takes time to focus on her health and well-being.

If you, as a parent or guardian, support the idea of clustering Our Lady's Surrey Hills with nearby primary schools to share a principal and maximize resources, please sign this petition. Your voice matters! Together, we can create a stronger, more resilient educational community that benefits both students and families.

Reason

Creating a sustainable school community benefits everyone - clustering with nearby schools allows OLPS to share resources to ensure our kids continue to access programs and opportunities that may only be available in larger schools.

Thank you for your support, Concerned parents of OLPS, Surrey Hills
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Petition started: 10/08/2025
Collection ends: 04/07/2026
Region: Melbourne Surrey Hills
Topic: Education

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