Assistant Principal Report
Student Management & Engagement – Assistant Principal Report
As we farewelled our Year 12 students, we proudly welcomed a new group of alumni to our school community. We look forward to hearing about the many successes that await this remarkable cohort. We hope that the lifelong lessons of Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience continue to guide them in all that they do.
A special thank you to Ms Monique Lenehan and the Year 12 Coordinators, Mr Lyndon Shane and Ms Carolyn Bates, for ensuring such a smooth and memorable finish to the year. From organising the Celebration Assembly, the up and coming Valedictory evening and final excursion to supporting students with assessment completion, their efforts have been outstanding.
It has also been very pleasing to see so many Year 12 students attending school during their study periods to prepare for exams. This commitment reflects their strong connection to our school and dedication to success. We wish all students sitting exams the very best of luck — your hard work will pay off!
Year 9 City Experience
Congratulations to Mr Adam Nettelingham and the entire staff team for executing an excellent Year 9 City Experience program. A big congratulations also to our Year 9 students — the way you upheld our school values was exceptional.
Students demonstrated outstanding punctuality, respect, and positive communication within the community. They embraced the challenge of navigating the city — an experience that can be both exciting and nerve-racking — with confidence and maturity. We are incredibly proud of you all!
Punctuality and Late Arrivals
While it has been great to see improvements in morning attendance, a small number of students are still struggling to arrive on time. Developing lifelong habits of punctuality and responsibility begins with arriving at school ready to learn each day.
A reminder to parents and carers:
- If a student misses all of Period 1, a parent explanation is required via compass, a note or by calling the school.
- Students arriving late must sign in at their sub-school office before attending class.
If the school has not been notified, parents will be contacted to confirm the student’s absence.
Some students have been attempting to enter class late without signing in — please note this is not acceptable. We will continue to reinforce this message to ensure all students understand the expectations.
End-of-Year Program
Please review the key dates and details below regarding the End-of-Year and Transition Programs.
It is essential that parents and carers use Compass to provide consent for activities. School staff should not be printing consent forms. If you experience any issues logging into Compass, please contact the front office for assistance.
Update to 2026 School Uniform
Please note the following updates to the school uniform, effective from 2026.
PE Uniform
On days when students have PE, they may wear their PE uniform to school. The PE uniform includes:
- Runners
Black school logo tracksuit pants or plain black pants
(No leggings, bike shorts, or items with branded logos) OR
Black school logo shorts or plain black shorts
(No leggings, bike shorts, or items with branded logos)
- School PE T-shirt
Rugby jumper or black bonded jacket
All items, including plain black track pants and shorts, are available from PSW.
Changes to the Regular School Uniform
On days when students do not have PE, the full school uniform must be worn. This includes:
- Plain black shoes
- Grey shorts, pants, summer dress, or skirt
- White shirt
School blazer, school jumper, or bonded jacket
Please note: The rugby jumper is only permitted on PE days and sporting events and is not part of the regular school uniform. Students should ensure they bring their school blazer, jumper, or bonded jacket instead.
Uniform Compliance
Students who are out of uniform must bring a note to their Year Level Coordinator’s office by 8:30 am to receive a uniform pass.
Students without a pass will be withdrawn from class, and parents will be contacted to support compliance.
We appreciate your support in ensuring all students are prepared for the 2026 school year with the correct uniform.
Key Dates
- Monday 17th – Monday 24th November: Year 10 & 11 Exams
- Friday 21st November: Last day of formal classes for Year 11 VCE VM students
- Tuesday 25th November – Friday 5th December: Year 11 → 12 Transition Program (timetable will be available on Compass)
- Friday 28th November: Student-Free Day (no school)
- Monday 1st – Friday 5th December: Year 10 → 11 and Year 9 → 10 Transition Programs (details will be on Compass)
- Thursday 4th December: Presentation Night – Invitations for award recipients will be distributed in November
Monday 8th – Tuesday 16th December: Year 7–9 End-of-Year Summer Program
Please note: Student reports will be completed prior to the Summer Program. No formal assessments will take place during this period.
Families whose child’s final day will be Friday 5th December due to holidays or other commitments are asked to email Mr Chuc Hua (Junior School Attendance Officer) at Chuc.Hua@education.vic.gov.au to advise of their absence.
End-of-Year Activities and Consent
A range of optional activities will be offered as part of the End-of-Year Summer Program.
To assist with planning, please confirm your child’s attendance by providing consent and payment (if required) via Compass by Monday 24th November.
- Parents/carers must opt in, provide consent, and complete payment by the due date for each activity.
- Activities will have limited capacity and may include multiple year levels.
Full school uniform is required unless otherwise stated.
If you do not opt in, it will be assumed your child will not attend and they will not be included in activity planning.
For further information, please contact your child’s Year Level Coordinator on 9795 2366.
Diana Kennedy
Assistant Principal
Student Management and Engagement