Senior School
Welcome Back
I hope everyone had a relaxing holiday and Easter break. It has been very pleasing to see that students have utilised these holidays in completing homework and preparing study notes and summaries. I would like to thank our teachers, many of whom made themselves available to assist students with their work over the holiday period.
Parent Teacher Interviews
Thank you to all parents, guardians and students who attended these interviews. The feedback was extremely positive and it was reassuring to know how much the school community values the excellent work of our teachers. These interviews provide an important opportunity for teachers, parents and students to work together to further improve learning outcomes.
Monash Scholars Program – Congratulations to Olivia Fasham, Emily Smith and Kelsey Bratt
Congratulations to Olivia Fasham, Emily Smith and Kelsey Bratt who have been accepted into the Monash Scholars Program. The nominations were based on these students’ academic ability, leadership qualities and contribution to school and community life. The benefits of the Monash Scholars Program include: enhanced learning, exploring career ambitions, defining personal aspirations, preparation for university life and building networks with other high-achieving students.
Mid Year Examinations
A reminder to students and parents that the end of semester is Friday, 5 June. All Year 11 and Year 12 studies will have an end of semester examination. Timetables will be distributed shortly. The Year 11 examination period is from 9 June to 19 June, the Year 12 examination period is from 9 June to 26 June and the Year 12 exams will be held outside of class time.
Students must have a study/revision timetable in place and consistently review their class notes in preparation for these examinations. Any students who would like assistance with study skills are most welcome to contact one of the Year Level Coordinators, Kirsten Bakker, or myself for assistance.
All students who are studying a Unit 3 and 4 (Year 12) subject are required to sit the General Achievement Test (GAT) on Wednesday 10 June. There will be no timetabled Year 11 and Year 12 classes on this day.
I wish students all the best with their examinations.
Attendance Policy
I would like to remind parents and students of the attendance policy in the Senior School. Seven unexcused absences in a study and/or 15 absences in a study results in an N result for that study. Students must ensure all absences are annotated by the coordinators or office staff on the green absence card in their diary. Students must also ensure their green card is shown to all of their classroom teachers. In order for the absence to be excused, parents/guardians must provide a note with a specific reason for the absence: illness, funeral etc.
End of Semester Arrangements
Year 12 Students:
Tuesday 9 June – Friday, 26 June Year 12 Exams (outside of class time)
Wednesday, 10 June is the General Achievement Test (GAT). There will be no formal Year 12 classes on this day
Thursday, 11 June is Report Writing Day
The last day for students to submit work for Unit 3 is Friday, 5 June.
Unit 4 commences on Monday, 15 June.
Year 11 Students:
Tuesday, 9 June – Friday, 19 June is the Year 11 examination period
All students undertaking a Unit 3 and 4 study (Year 12 study) are required to sit the GAT on Wednesday, 10 June. There are no formal Year 11 classes on this day.
The last day for students to submit work for Unit 1 is Friday, 5 June
Unit 2 commences on Monday, 22 June.
Debutante Ball
I am looking forward to attending the Debutante Ball at the Brighton International on Friday, 15 May. Best wishes to all students involved in the Debutante Ball, I am sure it will be a very memorable night for you.
Ms Helen Wilson, Campus Principal