Junior School Report
Welcome Back!
A warm welcome to all students, staff and parents of Scoresby Secondary College. The start to the new 2023 academic year was certainly positive and well received by all.
Our newest community members, our Year 7 students, arrived bright and early on Monday 30 January, with books and bags, in crisp uniforms, ready to begin their secondary learning journey.
The 2-day induction enabled our Year 7 students to obtain their lockers, familiarise themselves with their timetables, reflect on goals and aspirations, set up their devices, meet with teachers and of course begin new friendships. Congratulations Year 7 on a great start to the year!
Year 8 and 9 students began Tuesday 31 January and quickly settled into their organisational and learning routine. It was wonderful to see friends catching up, sharing laughs and recounting events of their summer break. Once again, a positive start to the year.
Congratulations to all of our returning students.
Scoresby Secondary College prides itself on providing continued support to all students to assist in their learning and personal growth. We encourage positive and constructive partnerships with parents and guardians, to ensure our students are inspired to be their very best. Students and parents should refer to our student planners and become familiar with our school processes and expectations.
Communication is key in the support of our students and parents are encouraged to contact either their students’ homegroup teacher or coordinator with any concerns or questions.
In Junior School whilst we have three classes we have two homegroup teachers supported by members of our Student Services Team.
Home Group teachers for 2023
7A - Mr Donovan Lawrence
7B - Ms Emily Phibbs
8A - Mrs Ruth Smith
8B - Mr Patrick Dempsey
9A - Ms Su-Nhi Kim
9B - Ms Corina Toon
Junior School Team:
Mr Donovan Lawrence - Year 7 Co-Ordinator
Mrs Ruth Smith - Year 8 Co-Ordinator
Ms Su-Nhi Kim - Year 9 Co-Ordinator
Ms Kiriaki Caracasidis - Head of Junior School
Parent Communication in Secondary School
It is extremely important that we communicate with each other as part of our partnership in educating your child. If you have any matters regarding classwork please email your child’s classroom teachers. For matters regarding attendance and general queries please email the Homegroup Teacher. For other concerns or issues please contact the Year Level Coordinator who will assist or refer it to one of our Leading Teachers or a principal class member.
Student Safety
With the commencement of the school year, it is timely to remind students to observe all road laws. In particular cyclists must wear helmets and when students are crossing roads they should be focussed and observing traffic signals. Please discuss this at home and emphasise the need to follow correct road safety practices to keep everyone safe.
Parents/carers are reminded that the Department of Education does not provide personal accident or ambulance cover for students.
Student Diaries
Student have received their diaries which are valuable tool to support their learning. Students should record homework and upcoming events to assist with time management and organisation. The diary also contains many worthwhile resources and parents are encouraged to check it weekly and discuss “What went well” for the week.
We look forward to a most productive year for all.
The Junior School Team
Year 7 Transition
Our new Year 7 students have settled in well and are thoroughly enjoying their start at Scoresby Secondary College. The students spent the first few days of the school year meeting their new classmates, teachers and learning about how to set themselves up for a successful year. As the week progressed, they commenced their classes which proved to be an exciting time for them.
The teachers and staff are looking forward to watching our newest members grow and thrive as they challenge themselves in their learning at Scoresby.
Below are some of the things that our Year 7s are looking forward to experiencing in their first year of secondary school:
“I’m looking forward to Science and meeting all of my new teachers.”
Will Duncan
“I am very excited to do Design Technology and Science because at my Primary School we did not do very much of those two subjects.”
Curtis Smith
“I am looking forward to Year 7 camp and making new friends.”
Jacinta Cairnes
“I am looking forward to meeting new people and doing all of the classroom activities.”
Ryder Bosua-Flintrop
Ms Emily Phibbs
Transition Co-ordinator