Farewell, Mr Jackson

Imitation is flattery: “Captain Stan” surrounded by students dressed as their principal on his last day.
Posted by SiteAdmin in Education on 01 Jul 2010 at 11:49 am

By Brad Lester
IF THERE is one major change in education Stan Jackson has noticed after a career in the field, it’s the greater expectations of teachers these days.
Schools are expected to provide a complex education to students in traditional and emerging fields, as well as addressing broader social issues.
“We have an overcrowded curriculum. Education seems to be part of the solution to society’s demises: drugs, bike education, anything that goes wrong,” Mr Jackson said.
“Social education has a very high priority.”
The popular principal of Inverloch Primary School retired last Friday, not long after receiving an award from the Department of Education, recognising 40 years service.
“This will be the first time I have been out of school since I was six-years-old,” he quipped.
“I’m looking forward to having the time to do things I want to do, but I will miss the kids because the kids here are fantastic.”
Mr Jackson describes the school community as cohesive and says parents are dedicated to raising funds. This year’s annual Easter Fair raised $26,000.
“The staff are a major reason why the school is a successful school with a solid reputation. They are very professional and have the kids’ best interests at heart and want to do the best they can,” he said.
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