Andrew Chisholm
Assistant Principal
Dear Parents and Students,
As we head into week 6 of Term 1 it has been pleasing to see that school life at JMSS seems to be returning to normality after 3 significantly interrupted years. Excursions and camps are back up and running uninterrupted and the full suite of summer interschool sports has been run with JMSS progressing to the next round in many sports.
All of our new students seem to have settled in well and are meeting the learning challenges thrown in front of them head on. A quick reminder for parents to check Canvas and Compass regularly for updates on aspects such as events, excursions and student learning progress.
Year 12 Parent Forum
During the Year 12 camp we realised that more than half of our Year 12's were the first in their family to finish the final year of their secondary schooling. To assist the parents of our Year 12's both new to VCE units 3 and 4 and those more familiar with the processes and mechanics inherent in this busy year, we are running a Year 12 Parents Forum to help introduce and explain the intricacies of the Year 12 year.
The Year 12 parents Forum will run at JMSS on Tuesday 14th March at 6.30pm and we encourage all our Year 12 parents to attend.
University Extension 2022
Once again JMSS is a large provider of University extension opportunities. This year we have 20 students completing first year university subjects in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Climate Science, Anatomy and Physiology and Literature.
Year 12 Camp
More than 230 year 12 students descended upon the Lord Somers camp at Somers on the Mornington Peninsula at the end of February for 3 days of team building, beach activities, motivational speakers and coverage of the many important policies and processes inherent in the year 12 year. Thanks to all the students and staff who attended the camp and made it such a success.
Reef and Rainforest Trip 2023
The Reef and Rainforest trip this year has 60 students and 7 staff attending Far North Queensland in late June.
To discuss all aspects of the trip and to ensure everyone is aware of any preparation required, we are running an information night on Thursday 23rd March at 6.30pm at JMSS.
All participants and their parents are required to attend. The session will cover aspects of the itinerary, items to bring, Covid safe plans and any other preparation required.
Monash University is also offering waterwise swimming courses for students who may want to improve their swimming prior to the trip. More details to follow.
Music Soirees
Over the next month there will be a number of music soirees at JMSS to allow students to get some performance practice and allow parents to view the range of music ensembles operating at JMSS.
The first Music Soiree for 2023 is the Vocal Soiree on Thursday March 16 at 6.00pm at JMSS.
Important events for the rest of Term 1 and early Term 2
Tuesday 28th March Parent Teacher Students conferences (virtual). Stay tuned to Compass to book interviews.
Wednesday 29th March Year 12 Formal
Thursday 6th April Last day Term 1
Monday 24th April Curriculum Day
Tuesday 25th April Anzac Day (public Holiday)
Andrew Chisholm
Assistant Principal