Assistant Principal  

It has been a busy term within the Junior School at Lalor Secondary College with a number of transition events occurring over past few weeks. 

Throughout the term we have been visiting our local primary feeder school and speaking with the year 6 students about high school and what to expect. We have now visited over 10 different schools and have had some wonderful conversations. On Thursday 14th a few ex-students of Lalor East Primary returned to be a part of the “MythBusters” program. Our students formed a panel of experts who fielded questions from curious year 6 students and provided their insight into what it was like moving to high school. 

On November 6th we had our first visit from our 2025-year 7 cohort who visited the school for their ‘getting to know you day’. It was wonderful to see the exciting new additions to the college and have them begin to settle in and experience for the first time, a little of what secondary school life is like.

On Tuesday the 26th of November, the junior school will be hosting the year 7 2025 information evening. Our new students and families are invited to the school to hear about what to expect as our newest arrivals and inductees to the college. 

Our next big step for the 2025 year 7 students is the Orientation Day that will be occurring on Tuesday December 10th. All year 6 students will be visiting Lalor Secondary for the entire day to get their first experience of full day of high school. We look forward to welcoming them all again on this day.

The Lalor Secondary’s End of Year Program begins on Monday the 9th of December. The End of Year Program is provided to our students in year 7 to 9 as an alternative to the regular teaching and learning program. Students are engaged in a variety of activities and experiences to see them to the end of the year and celebrate their achievements across the year. Students will be involved in year level excursions, magic shows, an amazing race, and much more. 

Students end of year reports are being finalized and will be available to view for parents and students very soon. Please keep an eye out on compass for this. The reports are a great opportunity for families to reflect on their child’s progress, celebrate successes and look to set goals for 2025. I would encourage all to take the opportunity before the year is out to view and reflect upon them.

Joshua Simpson 

Assistant Principal