Newsletter 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Extended Absence Learning Plan

Dear Parents & Guardians, 

 

A friendly reminder that if for any reason including family holiday, a student is to be absent for 5 or more days it is a requirement of the Department of Education that a student completes an ‘extended absence learning plan’.  This is to ensure that the absence doesn’t have a negative impact on the students learning, they complete any necessary schoolwork during that absence, and they have a plan to catch up when they come back.

 

This plan is developed in partnership between the student, parents & mentors/LCL.   If you know of any times where your child will be absent for an extended period in the future, can you please be sure to contact your child’s mentor or Learning Community Leader (LCL) so that a meeting to develop this plan can be arranged. 

 

Kind regards,

 

Jake Cameron

Middle Years Sub-School Leader

Smile Squad

A big warm welcome to the Smile Squad which is now onsite!  Smile Squad is afree dental van for Victorian public  schools. 

 

Student families will receive a text message reminder the day prior to their appointment.

 

The van is located just behind the Science / Wood Tech building.

 

For more information about SMILES SQUAD, you may visit their website: https://www.smilesquad.vic.gov.au/

College Tours

If you are a prospective parent and are interested in seeing our College and first class facilities, please click the below link and secure your spot before they book out!

 

If you have any questions, please contact our Enrolments Team via email enrolments@scsc.vic.edu.au.

 

https://surfcoastsecondarycollege.vic.edu.au/enrolments/

 

Please note: Term 3 tour dates will be released during week 1 of Term 3.

Student Lost Property

As we head into the colder weather, we find more students are looking for lost uniform items.  To assist staff with returning items that may have been left behind in class, we advise families to ensure the student name has been written on the tag so we may return them to the rightful owner.  Any items that are found without a name will be kept for 2 weeks and if unclaimed, will then be donated. 

Anglesea Road and Grossmans Road Intersection Upgrade

 

To view all the details and updates of the project CLICK HERE. 

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Barwon Heads Road Upgrade - 6-Week Construction Blitz

 

The Barwon Heads Road Upgrade communications team would like to provide you with some information about the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade, particularly the upcoming 6-week construction blitz from 27 May – 11 July. These closures will allow for complex works to be carried out quickly and safely, reducing the need for prolonged, confusing disruptions. 

 

We hope you can share this information with your staff, students and families to help them plan their journey to and from your school during this time as we anticipate traffic delays of up to 20 minutes during peak times. 

 

The 6-week construction blitz includes two components:

 

Friday 27 May – Friday 17 June – Northbound lane closure

The northbound lane (towards Geelong) will be closed on Barwon Heads Road between Breakwater Road and Settlement Roadfor three (3) weeks while new lanes and a new retaining wall are built.

The southbound lane (toward Barwon Heads) will remain open.

A detour will be in place via Settlement Road and Breakwater Road and the right turn from Settlement Road to Barwon Heads Road will be reopened.

Please see Northbound lane closure – 27 May map for more information.

 

Friday 17 June – Monday 11 July – Breakwater Road intersection closure

The Barwon Heads Road/Breakwater Road intersection will be closed to all traffic for three (3) weeks while we work 24/7 to upgrade the intersection, including raising the road by approximately 900mm.

All lanes on Barwon Heads Road between Settlement Road and Breakwater Road will be closed during this time, however, a left and right turn movement will be available between the Breakwater bridge and Barwon Heads Road.

Detours will be in place via Marshalltown Road, Surf Coast Highway, McKillop Street, Fyans Street and Boundary Road.

Please see Breakwater Road intersection closure – 17 June map for more information

 

You can subscribe for e-mail and SMS updates at the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade at https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/major-road-projects-victoria/email-and-sms-updates or text BARWON to 0499 073 073

 

At completion, the project will

  • duplicate 4km of Barwon Heads Road between Settlement Road and Reserve Road
  • build a bridge over the railway line at Marshall, removing the level crossing
  • upgrade intersections at Settlement Road and Breakwater Road
  • install new traffic lights at Crows Road, Barwarre Road, Marshalltown Road and Reserve Road
  • build 4km of new shared walking and cycling path and dedicated on road cycling lanes
  • install new street lighting, road signage, drainage and landscaping.

 

For more information, visit www.bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/mrpv/barwon-heads-road-upgrade

 

We have also attached some maps of the road closure detours and the latest Construction Update.

 

To view the complete information pack for the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade, please see the attached PDF below:

BHRU Comms Pack - Public transport- Updated May 22.pdf