Lilydale High School Newsletter

SENIOR SCHOOL

IMPORTANT DATES

Thursday 20 February

 Year 11 English Alice Bishop Guest Speaker

 

Monday 24 February

Swimming Carnival

 

Thursday 5 March

VCE Physics Excursion

 

Monday 9 March

Labour Day - Public Holiday

 

Tuesday 10 March

3 Way Conferences/Teacher/Parent/Student

 

Monday 16 March

VCE Top Class Drama Excursion

 

Tuesday 24 March

Year 11 Biology Excursion

 

Friday 27 March

End of Term 1 - 2.30 pm FINISH

 

Please also refer to the Whole School Calendar on the school website for the full list of important dates/events.

 

Senior School Coordination Team

Head of Senior School and Year 12

Katie Wilson

 

Head of Year 11

Janine Sayers

 

Assistant Year 12 Coordinator’s

  • Mark Beatson
  • Caitlin Wiles

Assistant Year 11 Coordinator’s

  • Ash Van Bakel
  • Steph Mclachlan
  • Hayley Cook

Senior School Assistant

Jenny McLean

Year 12 Retreat

During Week 1, many of our Year 12 students attended a study retreat at Deakin University.  Students stayed in residency accommodation on campus and participated in developing essential study habits and revision skills, and building relationships with their peers and teachers.

 

They also experienced an educational and inspiring talk from psychologist, ‘Dr Michael Carr-Gregg’, along with study lectures on the requirements for VCE English and English Language.

 

Staff were impressed with the behaviour and attitude of the students throughout the retreat.

 

Well done to all who attended - we are looking forward to seeing you achieve your goals.

Year 11 Surf Camp

A group of Year 11 students went on the VCE PE Surf Camp during Week 1 (29 January to Friday 31 January).

 

The camp proved a great start to the year, providing students with opportunities to surf, participate in beach activities, study and form positive relationships with each other and with staff.

 

Year 11 Oral Presentations

Year 11 students prepare for their oral presentations: a major part of their English assessment.

VCE Study Hall

The Study Hall was full of students working hard,  last Thursday morning, 6 February!  Keep up the great work.

 

VCE English

VCE English students are off to a flying start.

 

Funky Socks Friday and Year 12 Breakfast

Funky Socks Friday is back this year!  All Year 12 students are invited to wear ‘funky socks’ each Friday for a gold coin donation.

 

The Year 12 cohort has chosen to donate the proceeds of Term 1, to the Victorian Wildlife Bushfire Appeal.

In addition to this, a Year 12 Breakfast will be held in the VCE Center each Friday morning from 8.00 am. 

VCE Attendance 

It is a requirement at Lilydale High School that students attend all timetabled classes so that teaching and learning opportunities can be maximised.

 

If students have reached their limit for absences from class,  there is an opportunity for this time to be redeemed. Students can speak to their Year Level Coordinator to discuss making this time up at lunchtime, during afternoon Study Periods or after school.

 

Furthermore, it is a requirement that students attend Home Group, even if they have Study Periods, Periods 1 and 2.

Absences on COMPASS

Any absences from school must be parent/guardian approved.  You can do this through a signed note or you can approve your child’s absences via the Parent Approval Button on Compass. 

 

You can also use Compass to view your student’s past absences. 

VCE SAC Redemption

Students will not be granted SAC redemption unless they have a medical certificate or it is a school-approved absence.

 

If there are extenuating circumstances please let us know and we will make a decision based on the VCAA guidelines.

VCE students and cars

Some students will acquire a car and licence in 2020.  PARKING is available in the Stadium Car Park.

 

NO DRIVER STUDENT MAY TAKE OUT ANOTHER STUDENT IN THEIR CAR DURING SCHOOL HOURS.

 

Students may obtain their parents’ permission to be driven to and from school in another student’s car.  A written note from both students’ parents must be given to the VCE Coordinators before driving another student or siblings.

 

Students must inform the VCE Coordinators of their licence plate numbers and car make and colour.

Uniform Requirements

As per the school uniform policy, students are not to wear any facial piercings. This includes clear piercings.

 

Students also need to ensure that they wear white socks without logos.

 

All  Senior School uniform requirements are available through LOWES.

 

Online School Uniform Lilydale High School

 

VCE Coordinators