YEAR 11-12 SCHOOLNEWS
Senior News
Heading into a big week in the blue building with the GAT and Semester 1 exams. A reminder that all students doing a unit 3/4 subject will be sitting the GAT next Tuesday.
This will be followed by year 11 (and 10) exams in the blue building. Year 12’s will need to ensure they check compass for any room changes.
All students have been given a GAT document covering the major information required regarding the GAT. If you haven’t seen one we have extras in front of the leadership office for any student (or parent) that wants to look through it.
Also, congratulations to the students who attended the end of semester 1 celebration last week. It was a great night of dancing and many photos were taken to commemorate the evening. Special thanks to Amanda Dickson, Warrick Lamb, Joey McArlein, Mel Boyd, Marty West and Stacey Conroy for venturing out on a cold wet evening to support the event. Big special thanks to Amanda for her tireless hours of planning to make the event a memorable one!
The photo booth was also a highlight – photos to come!
SENIOR YEARS ART + DESIGN ENRICHMENT TOUR
SYDNEY | 26th – 29th APRIL 2027
Western Heights College + Belmont High School
An exciting opportunity is available for creative students currently entering Years 10–12 in 2027 to take part in a unique Art + Design Enrichment Tour to Sydney and Bundanon.
Students will spend three immersive days at Bundanon, the former property and studio of renowned Australian artist Arthur Boyd, located on the Shoalhaven River on Dhurga and Dharawal Country. The experience includes artist-led workshops and creative activities within the landscape. The tour also includes a day in Sydney visiting the studio of iconic Australian artist Brett Whiteley and the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Only 10 spots are available and we will be partnering with students and staff from Belmont High School to facilitate this opportunity.
Importantly, students do not need to be studying Art to apply. All creatively interested students are encouraged to express interest.
To express your interest please contact: allesha.fecondo@education.vic.gov.au
Online parent information sessions will be held in coming weeks.
My First Speech Competition
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon Milton Richard MP is launching the Department of the House of Representatives’ My First Speech Competition for local schools.
This is a national competition that welcomes students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to envision themselves as newly elected Members of the House of Representatives and write a 3-minute speech, focusing on a topic they’re passionate about.
One winner from each year group will present their speech to the Speaker and members live at Parliament House, receiving an expenses-paid trip to Parliament House in Canberra, including flights and accommodation, and a prize pack valued at $250.
We highly encourage you to promote this opportunity to your students in Years 10 – 12. This is a great competition for our secondary students to develop as our future local leaders – learning about the work of the Australian Parliament and gaining experience in writing and public speaking.
For further information and entry submission, please visit the website: https://mfs.houseofrepresentatives.gov.au/
Entries to the My First Speech Competition close on 11.59pm AEST on Monday 20 July 2026.
Thank you for your ongoing support of our electorates’ young people.