Brookhill
Mr David Murphy
Year 12 Student Learning Conference
The year began for Brookhill on Monday 4 February in the members area at Moonee Valley Racecourse with the annual Year 12 Student Learning Conference. This year the keynote address was given by former student, Abby S. Abby is a successful lawyer who also is involved in social justice initiatives. Abby spoke about personal habits and strategies for success, in study and other aspects of life; in particular, Abby explained the need to overcome disappointment through having a positive mindset. Students then watched a recording of the speech given at the 2018 Presentation Night by 2017 Dux, Brian C. Brian also spoke about habits of mind that enable success and the need for perseverance to overcome setbacks.
Students then participated in study skills workshops run by Elevate Education; these are the culmination of the series of workshops undertaken by all Brookhill students throughout Years 10, 11 and 12. They also had seminars with Mrs Rumble and Mrs Vlahopoulos on maintaining personal wellbeing during Year 12; and with VCE Coordinator, Mr Salloum, on the academic side of Year 12.
The conference finished off with a formal sit down dinner in the committee room, at which several of Aitken College’s past Year 12 students spoke to the current senior group about their experiences.
Absence from School
If a student is to be absent from school, please phone the Senior School Office on 9333 9107 before 8.30am and leave a message stating the student’s name and reason for their absence. Parents will receive a phone call from the Senior School Office regarding students absent for who no message has been received.
If students are to be absent from school due to holidays, parents or guardians must notify the College in writing at least two weeks prior to the absence.
Leaving School Early
Students leaving early must sign out via the automated attendance monitoring terminal in the Senior School Reception. They will have to use their student ID when they sign out. When a student signs out in this way, an automated email is sent to parents, detailing the time and reason given. The terminal prints out a sign-out slip; this must be lodged at the Senior School Office. If a student is leaving the school early due to illness they must report to Sick Bay.
Sport Uniform
It is not acceptable for a student to wear sport uniform outside PE classes. Sport uniform is not an alternative to regular uniform, except in situations of medical necessity. We will not be accepting notes from parents excusing sport uniform, unless supported by medical evidence. Please note that students cannot wear sport uniform to and from school.
Grooming
Please support the College with the following non-negotiable points:
- Exaggerated hair styles, designed to attract attention (for example, shaved at the back and sides) are not permitted.
- Hair colouring must be uniform and natural looking.
- Piercings - students may wear a single stud or sleeper in the ear lobe. Other piercings are not permitted. A student who gets a non-regulation piercing will not be allowed to wear it “while it heals”.
Year 12 Students
Year 12 students are reminded that they are expected to attend Homeroom each morning, even if they have a study class Period 1. Year 12 students may sign out early if they have a study class Period 5, provided they have lodged the appropriate permission form (signed by parents); these forms are available at the Senior School Office.
Driving to School
Year 12 students with Driver Licences may drive to school and park in the Western Staff car park. To gain permission to do so, students must obtain a Driving to School application form from the Senior School Office, complete this form and lodge a $50.00 deposit with the Accounts Office. Students will be briefed on this procedure in Assembly.