Senior School Report  

Although VCE and VCAL classes have concluded, there has still been plenty of activity in Senior School. Teachers have finished their reports for Semester 2 and Orientation for next year’s Year 11 and Year 12 VCE and VCAL classes has been conducted. The Year 12 students had a ‘Two week’ orientation program where they were given their first formative assessment task to complete in each of their Year 12 subjects.

The Year 11 and the VCAL classes had a ‘One week’ Orientation Program.

If you have a student going into Year 11 or 12 next year, please ask them about the Holiday Homework which they will have received during the Orientation program. Holiday Homework has been set for all VCE and VCAL subjects, and students will have some hours of work that is due in on the first day of classes in 2019.

It is expected that this homework is completed on time so that the classes can begin smoothly. If homework is not completed, students will be required to stay back after school in the first week to finish the work.

The Year 12 students of 2018 celebrated the end of their schooling (what they have known for 13 years or more) by attending their Year 12 formal, which was held at Luxor Reception and Function Centre on Thursday, 22  November.

Once again, they made us so proud to be part of St Albans SC as their behaviour and respect for everyone around them was noted by staff and other guests at the venue. They had a wonderful time and made the most of taking photos in the photo-booth with their friends.

The VCE Results were released on Friday, 14 December and again this year we are celebrating our students’ great results.  On Wednesday, 19  December the college will host a Morning Tea for our High Achievers to celebrate their outstanding successes.

After analysing the ‘Attitude to School’ survey and how students responded to the ‘transition’ programs at the school, the Senior Sub School has decided to meet with each student transitioning from Year 10 into Year 11 at the end of this year.  Students will meet with their coordinator during Wednesday, 12 December or Thursday, 13 December for about 10 minutes.  All Year 10 students have been given their appointment time.  It is also on Compass. Parents are welcome to attend the meeting.

The Year 12 Study camp is on Tuesday, 7 February and Friday, 8 February. All students were given their permission forms on the last day of Orientation. Payments can be made on Compass during the holidays. Just reminding parents, that this is a compulsory school event for all Year 12 students.

The Year 12, 2019 Parent Information evening is on Monday, 4 February starting at 6.30pm.  The camp agenda will be distributed during this time.

The Year 11, 2019 Parent Information evening is on Monday, 18 February starting at 6.30pm. All families will be supplied with the Senior School hand book.

Many thanks to the parents who have contacted us when their child is absent for any reason. This is of great assistance to the Year Level Coordinators, as we call home regularly if there are any unexplained absences for your child. The Case Management process continues to monitor closely the attendance, achievement and individual needs of all our students. Please contact us on 9366 2555 if you have any queries or concerns about the progress of your child, especially at the beginning of the new school year.

Stav Bekiaris

Senior Sub School Leader