It has been a fantastic Term 3 so far in Senior Years at Lara Secondary College, with plenty happening across Years 10, 11 and 12.

We kicked off the term with our Senior Years Information Evening, supporting students and families to learn more about the pathways and opportunities available at Lara SC. Our 2027 course selection process is also well underway, with Year 10 and 11 students making important decisions about their subjects and pathways for next year.

Across the term, our Senior Years students have been busy participating in a wide range of excursions, programs and sporting events, with some fantastic individual and team accomplishments along the way. It has been great to see students representing Lara SC and making the most of the opportunities available to them.

For our Year 12 students, we are now entering the business end of the year. With only a short time remaining in their final year of secondary school, our message is simple: keep pushing, stay engaged and finish strongly. Every class, assessment and day at school matters.

The Senior Years team is here to back our Year 12s all the way to the finish line. We encourage students to ask for help when they need it, stay connected with their teachers and continue putting in the work. We are incredibly proud of how far they have come and look forward to supporting them through the final stretch.

Thank you to our students, families and staff for another busy and positive term in Senior Years!

Maddy Macreadie-Smith

Senior Years Coordinator

Term Update for Year 12's

Hi Year 12 Students and Families,

I hope everyone had a safe, relaxing and productive semester break. As we head into the final stretch of Year 12, there are plenty of exciting opportunities and important dates ahead. Please take a few moments to read through the updates below.

Uniform Expectations

As we begin a new term, I would like to take the opportunity to reinforce the College's uniform expectations.

Hoodies are not to be worn under the school uniform at any time.
Students may wear a plain white or plain black long-sleeved topunderneath their school polo for additional warmth.
All other items worn with the uniform should comply with the College Uniform Policy.

VTAC Applications (VCE Students)

For students considering university or tertiary study in 2027, VTAC applications open on Monday 3 August 2026 at 9:00 am.

Applications Open: Monday 3 August 2026, 9:00 am
Timely Applications Close: Monday 28 September 2026, 5:00 pm

If you are planning to apply for tertiary courses, I encourage you to begin researching courses and preparing your preferences early.

Support with researching courses, understanding the application process and submitting VTAC preferences will be provided during Pathways classes throughout the term.

Students are also welcome to visit the Senior Subschool to see myself or Mr Hauser at any stage if they would like individual careers or pathway advice.

Elevate Education Workshop – The Finishing Line (VCE Students)

On Tuesday 4th August, VCE students will participate in The Finishing Line, an engaging seminar presented by Elevate Education during Pathways class.

This workshop is designed specifically for Year 12 students and focuses on:

Preparing effectively for final exams.
Developing strong revision strategies.
Managing stress and maintaining wellbeing.
Building confidence for the final months of school.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical strategies that will help maximise success during exam preparation.

Thank you for your support in ensuring students arrive at school in the correct uniform each day.

Elevate Education Workshop – Resilience for the Real World (VCE VM Students)

On Thursday 6th August, VCE VM students will participate in Resilience for the Real World, an Elevate Education workshop during class.

This session will help students develop emotional intelligence, build resilience and learn practical strategies to take ownership of their goals and outcomes as they prepare for life beyond school.

Save the Date Year 12 Graduation

Please save the date for our

Year 12 Graduation Ceremony, which will be held on the evening of Tuesday 24th November 2026 at Mt Duneed Estate.

Ticket prices are:

Graduates: $90
Guests: $80 each

Each graduate will be able to purchase tickets for up to four guests.

Further information regarding ticket bookings, timelines and event details will be communicated later this term.

Final Day at School – Save the Date

Please also note that Tuesday 20th October will be our final scheduled on-site day for the Year 12 cohort.

The morning will include:

A Year 12 Celebration Breakfast and BBQ.
Our Year 12 Celebration Assembly.

This will be the last compulsory on-site morning for VCE students before they commence their exam period.

Please note that VCE VM students may be required to return to school after this date to complete any remaining outcomes or program requirements.

As always, if you have any questions or require support throughout the term, please don't hesitate to get in touch. The final months of Year 12 can be both exciting and challenging, and we are committed to supporting every student as they work towards achieving their goals.

I wish everyone a successful and rewarding Term 3.

Kind regards,

Sascha Foster

Year 12 Coordinator

School Policies

Dear parents and families, we are currently in the process of reviewing our school policies. Please see below the latest updates. If you have questions, please contact the main office 03 5282 8988 or lara.sc@education.vic.gov.au

Preventing and Addressing Racism in Schools

School Preparations for the Bushfire Season