Year 9 Modified Timetable (17-20 Nov)

Please be advised that from Monday 17 to Thursday 20 November, a modified timetable will be in place for Year 9 students NOT attending the Year 9 Tasmania Camp.

Students will participate in a range of subjects, including Mathematics, English, Humanities, Science, Art, Technology, and PASE.

If your child is going to be ABSENT from school during this week, a Parent Approval Note is required to be entered on Compass.

Student Free Day

School Tour

Thursday 11 December

Lilydale High School warmly welcomes prospective families to visit and tour our school:

Tour Time: 9.00 am
Meeting Point: Reception Building

Join a member of our Principal Team for a guided tour during school hours. You’ll have the chance to see our classrooms in action and learn about the wide range of programs and opportunities we offer students.

We look forward to meeting you and sharing what makes Lilydale High School a great place to learn and grow!

Compass

A Parent's Guide to Billing

2026 Year 11

Presentation Ball

Lilydale High School is delighted to host this elegant evening of dinner and dancing, celebrating our Year 11 students.

📅 Sunday, 29 March

📍 Centrepiece - Melbourne Park

⏰ 6.00 pm – 10.00 pm

💰 $170.00 per person

Tickets are available for purchase online until Friday, 27th February 2026.

Study Hub – Every Thursday

Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Location: Library

This weekly after-school program provides students from all year levels with a quiet, welcoming space to:

Complete homework or assignments
Prepare for upcoming assessments
Receive support and guidance from a supervising teacher

To help students stay focused and comfortable while they work, we also provide:

Mr Gilby’s world-famous ham & cheese toasties
Fresh fruit
A calm, relaxed atmosphere with chilled tunes

Whether your child needs to catch up, get ahead, or stay on track, Study Hub is a great way to build positive study habits in a supportive environment.

Uniform Reminder

A friendly reminder to please ensure your child/children are wearing the correct Lilydale High School uniform each day — including to and from school.

If you need any uniform items, you can find everything at LOWES Lilydale:

👉 https://www.lowes.com.au/schools-online/lilydale-high-school?p=2

Key Reminders:

Shoes: Black, polishable, hard leather, low-heeled school shoes only. (No logos, sneaker styles, brands, or stripes.)

Hoodies: Please remember these are not part of our school uniform.

Thank you for your continued support in helping our students look their best and show pride in being part of Lilydale High School! 💚

Student Exit

Process End of 2025

Parents and Carers of students who will be exiting Lilydale High School at the end of the 2025 school year are required to complete and return an Exit Form to the School Office.

We need to know the next pathway your child will be undertaking, such as:

Transferring to another school
TAFE (Institute/Course)
Apprenticeship/Traineeship
Full-time or Part-time Employment
Seeking Employment
Other reason

School Leaving Requirements

Before a student can leave school, they must:

Have satisfactorily completed Year 10, and
Remain in full-time training or employment until the age of 17.

Training options can include:

VCE
VCAL
Full-time TAFE
Apprenticeships

Students wishing to leave school before these requirements are met must apply for an Exemption through the Regional Director, in consultation with Lilydale High School.

Careers Exit Interview

Students in Years 10–12 will be required to attend a Careers Exit Interview with a Careers Counsellor prior to exiting.

If you have any questions regarding the exit process, please contact the Main Office.

Attendance Reminder

We kindly ask all parents and carers to check their Compass Parent Portal and approve any unexplained absences for their child.

If your child is expected to be absent from school for more than two days (due to illness, holidays, medical appointments, etc.), please contact the relevant Sub School Office Assistant:

Junior School: Kirralee Stewart and Eryn Sund
Middle School: Lauren Kelso
Senior School: Jenny McLean

Your support in keeping our attendance records accurate and up to date is greatly appreciated.

Stadium Carpark – Pick Up and Drop Off Reminder

Parents and carers are kindly reminded to use the Stadium Carpark for student pick up and drop off.

❌ Please do NOT drive through the Staff Car Park (Melba Avenue). This area is strictly a parking-only facility and is out of bounds for students.

Your cooperation helps keep our school community safe. Thank you!

2024 School Salamander

The 2024 edition of the School Salamander is still available for purchase! Copies can be bought from the School Office for $25.00.

Don’t miss out on this great keepsake of the year’s memories and achievements!

Stay Connected – Follow Us on Facebook!

To stay up to date with the latest news, events, and important updates from Lilydale High School, we encourage all parents and carers to follow our official Facebook page:

👉 Lilydale High School – OFFICIAL

It’s a great way to stay informed and engaged with school life!

YEAR 7 ENGLISH

📚☀️ Reading in the Sunshine!