Year 11/12
Key Dates
October/November:
31 October to 19 November: Year 12 VCAA Examinations
19 - 23: Year 11 Exams
26: Final Year 11 Assembly, Period 1
26: Year 11 Activity Day- Melbourne Cable Park, Periods 2-5
27 - 29: Year 11 Feedback Week
December:
3 - 14: Year 11 into 12 Step up
14: Last Day of Term 4
Assistant Principal News
What a busy start to Term 4 we’ve had!
The first 2 weeks of term saw the Year 12 students complete their final classes of secondary schooling. This week we held various incursions, seminars and celebrations including a Treetops excursion, their final assembly and the Valedictory evening. I would like to thank Irene Greenwood, Michelle Patterson, Jess Latchford and Shivani Akhil for all of their hard work in planning such a fitting send off to the students.
With the upcoming exams approaching the next few weeks are important for all year 10 to 12 students to develop study skills and begin preparing for their end of semester exams. Some ways students can set themselves up for this time it to:
- develop a study timetable
- allocate a space which enables them to study without distractions
- develop a study group
- organise their notes into flowcharts & visual aids
- ensure they are getting enough sleep and eating the right foods
- try their best
I wish all Year 12 students every success and encourage them to take advantage of the supports, resources and additional classes held at school during the exam period. One final message to the class of 2018:
- follow your passion - the effort and commitment you make are better placed onto something you love.
- believe in yourself - know you can cope with change and whatever the future holds for you
- rely on your peers for help – both from High School and the new colleagues you meet.
Good Luck!
Penni Roe
Assistant Principal Years 10-12
VCE News - Year 11
The Year 11 Drama students presented their final solo performances on Friday 12th at the College. Students portrayed skills in transformation of character, time, place and object, exploring playmaking techniques in the development of non-naturalistic themes. The students were confident and expressive and well done to all performers.
Presentation Ball
The Cranbourne East Secondary College Presentation Ball was an amazing experience for all involved. The build-up with all the dance-lessons, doing the partner profiles, the girls buying their dress and many of the guys getting haircuts was an exciting experience that many involved will not forget. The night of the Presentation Ball came along quickly, and it did not disappoint. The formal part of the night with the couples being presented to City of Casey Councillor Amanda Stapledon began early night, followed by the couples presenting the dance they had practiced for months. The rest of the night was dancing on the dance floor and having a good time with friends and family. The Presentation Ball is an experience I recommend to all future year 11’s to participate in.
Conor Pennington
Year 11 Drama
The Year 11 Drama students presented their final solo performances on Friday 12th at the College. Students portrayed skills in transformation of character, time, place and object, exploring playmaking techniques in the development of non-naturalistic themes. The students were confident and expressive and well done to all performers.
VCAL News - Year 11
VCAL students have been busy finishing off their Intermediate Outcomes to ensure they meet the requirements to get their Intermediate VCAL Certificate.
In the coming weeks students will focus on developing key skills required for their Senior VCAL in 2019. They will also participate in a number of events and programs aimed at developing employability skills as well as social and emotional skills. Please see schedule of these programs below.
Monday October 29th: Responsible Service of Alcohol Course
Thursday November 8th: Barista Course
Friday November 9th: Girls Wellbeing Program
Friday November 9th: Boys Wellbeing Program
Friday November 16th: Mock Interviews ( No VCAL classes running)
Monday November 26th: Final Yr. 11 Assembly Period 1
Monday November 26th: Final Yr. 11 Celebration Day Out: Melbourne Cable Park Period 2 - Period 5
Thursday November 29th: Yr. 11 VCAL Feedback Day
Friday November 30th: Start of Year 12
Monday December 3rd to Friday December 14th: Year 12 Step Up
Friday December 14th: Last day of school for 2018
Elise Corney Irene Greenwood
Year 11 Leader VCAL Leader
VCE News - Year 12
Access Monash
A couple of weeks ago, Ms Corney and myself had the pleasure of attending the Graduation of the students who participated in the Access Monash Mentoring program, at Monash University. I would like to congratulate all students involved in the program, as well as Nancy Huez-O’Rourke, for all her efforts and support. Students who graduated: Heather Thomas and Mary Sagayno (pictured below).
Year 12 Final Week
The final week of Year 12 has come and gone and the students handled themselves very well. It was quite an emotional week for staff and students alike. On Monday the Year 7 students presented the Year 12's with cupcakes and heartfelt messages of good luck. Tuesday was a wonderful day flying high in the trees at Trees Adventure in Belgrave. Wednesday began with a cooked breakfast and ended in the final Year 12 assembly. The bonds that formed throughout the year were definitely evident when it came time to dismiss the students for the final time.
The final celebration of the week was the Year 12 Valedictory Dinner which took place at Sandown Racecourse on Thursday October 25th. Students were presented with their graduation certificates and pride filled the room as each child walked on stage to receive theirs. Awards on the night included VCE and VCAL subject awards, Values Awards, RSL Community Spirit Awards, Caltex All-Rounder and VCE and VCAL Student of the Year Awards. Congratulations to all the year 12 cohort on a very successful and enjoyable evening. All of our award winners can be seen on the ‘Student Success’ page of the Newsletter.
Once again we would like to congratulate everyone on a successful year and wish them all the best on their future endeavours.
Michelle Patterson Irene Greenwood
Year 12 Leader VCAL Leader
VCAL News - Year 12
Yr. 11 and Yr. 12 VCAL Colour Run Fundraiser
Well done to all the Yr. 11 and Yr. 12 VCAL students from VET Business and VET Sport & Rec classes who organised and ran the whole school ‘Colour Run’ which took place on the last day of Term 3. The event was enjoyed by all participants and we look forward to this becoming an annual event on the schools calendar. The funds raised will go to year level programs and events. The students raised an impressive $1441.
