Senior School Report
The Senior school team would like to take the opportunity to welcome all parents of Year 11 & 12 students to the Senior School. We have had an excellent start to the new school year and our new VCE and VCAL students have had a smooth transition into the Sub School.
Students are already showing excellent promise with the timely completion of the holiday homework, set for all classes during the Orientation Program in 2019. There has been an impressive commitment from students and staff to get right down to business, setting the tone for a solid year’s work.
Our Year 12 Parent Information Evening was held on Monday 3 February, and we are proud to announce that we had over 400 parents and students in attendance. Thank you to all parents and students who attended a very informative evening, which focused on strategies available to parents to support their students throughout Year 12.
The Year 12 Study Camp was held on Thursday 6 and Friday 7 of February, at University College on the grounds of the University of Melbourne, Parkville. VCE and VCAL students experienced a variety of presentations from some prominent speakers.
A number of our own staff also presented on a variety of workshops.
The Wellbeing team presented an important session on sexual health, wellbeing and stress management.
The schools MIPs team presented a lecture on pathways for VCE and VCAL students, and the options for further study once students finish their secondary schooling. Information provided included an outline of the university pre-results selection options, “SNAP” programs, SEAS and the various scholarships for which our students can apply.
We had workshops run by H.E.S.A Group (program from Equal Education) who will be working with our Year 12 students during the year.
Students also visited Melbourne University and RMIT University.
We have a very active and committed group of students working with our SRC this year. The School Captains are: Shalom Tiatia and Dea Vidovic and Vice Captains are: Ian Alcantara, Iqra Siddique and Phyllis Stanislaw. We are in the process of selecting Year 11 SRC representatives.
We have a team-building day planned for the Year 11 students this term. We are taking the cohort to ‘Lady Northcote’ on Friday 20 March, where they will be involved in a variety of activities lead by experienced staff.
We will also be hosting our traditional ‘Soccer Challenge’ on the last day of Term 1. It is an activity that brings all the Senior School student together.
In Term Two we will have an assembly to celebrate “100 days of VCE/VCAL success”, with speakers including our alumni students sharing their successes. We will also be continuing with our Elevate workshops.
Later in the year the Senior Sub-School Team plans to invite a motivational speaker to address the Year 11s, while the Year 12s will have a Motivational Pizza lunch. Additionally in 2020, Study Skills programs for Year 12 students will be provided.
The Year 12 Enrichment programs will also run again this year, as will the compulsory Mid-Year and September Holiday Practice exams for all Year 12 VCE students intending to do their external exams.
Throughout the year, we will conduct our Case Management Initiative to ensure that the attendance, achievement and individual needs of all our students are monitored closely. Progress Reports for all Year 11 and Year 12 students will be available to parent through ‘Compass’.
Parents will also have the opportunity to speak to teachers on Wednesday 25 March during the Parent Teachers Interviews.
The Coordinators look forward to a fast-paced year in the Senior Sub-School and hope to meet many parents of our senior students as the year progresses. Please contact us on 9366 2555 if you have any queries or concerns about the progress of your child.
VCAL Report
The year has begun well with students eager to start their new VET courses and finalising work placements.
We have a range of areas being explored this year with students involved in a range of VET placements from Hospitality, Building and Construction, Fashion, Sport and Recreation, Community services, Hair and Beauty and Music to name a few.
Year 12 students delighted the school community with a Valentine’s Day lunchtime activities on Friday 14 February. Students worked extremely hard over a short time frame to entertain and feed students with a BBQ, cupcakes, brownies, chocolate baskets, fresh and chocolate roses were also available. Students participated in some games to win prizes, listened to music and enjoyed the activities.
Lots of events are planned for our VCAL students this year and we will keep you informed as activities take place.
Stav Bekiaris
Senior Sub School Leader
Laura Gough
VCAL Coordinator