Acting Principal Update

Dear Families, Students and Community Members,

I am going to start off with a real sense of gratitude for the unseasonably lovely weather; I hope that you have been able to make the most of it too. It has meant that our students have been able to have lessons that have included walks along Mordialloc Creek, do practical work down on Mordialloc Beach, and play as much Four Square as you can pack into a recess and lunch. 

Term 3 is hard work for our Year 12 students;  resilience, routine and a growth mindset play a massive part in the success of those students who are able to navigate the challenges that these final few weeks of Year 12 can bring. To support our students, we continue to offer after school sessions such as SMASH Maths in the Senior Centre; student feedback about this session is amazing, and the packed space speaks for itself.

In Term 3, Week 9: we will again run practice examinations; this process is an essential step in preparation for the VCE examinations that begin in Term 4. 

The VCAA Exam timetable can be found here:

https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/administration/Key-dates/Pages/VCE-exam-timetable.aspx 

There has been some real excitement from Year 12 students who have engaged with the VTAC application process, and having conversations about their ‘What Next?”. Whatever pathway our Year 12 students choose to embark on, we are there to support them: please reach out with any questions about how you can support your child as, we know that keeping those conversations going only serves to support student success here at Mordialloc College. 

Reporting to Parents and Parent Teacher interviews

Information was sent out to all families yesterday via Compass but, I would like to include a reminder in this newsletter about our arrangements for our online Parent Teacher interviews for Years 7 - 12 to be held on Wednesday 28th August from 10.00 am - 6.30 pm.

On site classes will not run on this day as students are expected to attend the online interviews with their parent/s. Students must attend their interview with a parent, or adult member of their family.

Each student will be set meaningful work for every lesson that they must complete throughout the school day; this work will be accessible through Compass, 

Bookings will be open through Compass for you to book interviews with teachers from 9:30 am Friday 16th August until 9:00 am Tuesday 27th August. If you encounter any problems logging into Compass, please contact the College General Office on 9580 1184.

Grease - The Musical.

As I write this, we have just said farewell to Aspendale Primary who came to visit to watch a dress rehearsal. We have sold out all four nights, and I am so excited to see the culmination of months of hard work from staff and students.

I have had a few sneaky peeks and whilst I don’t want to give any spoilers away, I have heard we have a cameo from a special guest……. If you are coming along then you will know that Grease is the word! 

Signing in Late

The school day begins at 8.55am. If your child is running late, they need to sign in at the Front Office using the Compass machine. To do this, they need the Compass card that all of our students were provided with at the beginning of the year. The Compass card is also used to get into toilets, to swap for loaned equipment, and to use in the Hub; if your child has lost their card, you can easily order another one via this link: COMPASS NEW CARD.

As part of our normal OH&S procedures, after the school day has started, we lock the two gates that lead onto our site leading from the Mordialloc Creek path; to be exact, the gate leading into the school near to the bike shed, and also the gate by the bridge that leads into the school near the Learning Centre and the Discovery Centre. If your child arrives at school late, they should enter the school via the Front Office. 

FRIDAY 16th AUGUST - STAFF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY

A reminder that this Friday 16th August is a Staff Professional Learning Day and is a designated Student Free Day. Our focus for the day is Inclusion, where all Teaching and Educational Support staff will be receiving professional learning from Colette Davis (Principal at Avenues Education) and Alana Singh (Inclusive Curriculum Coordinator). 

I really do hope you have a great fortnight.

Rachael Stone

Acting Principal