Senior School

The past fortnight has been a busy and rewarding time for our Senior School students, with a range of academic and extracurricular events taking place. From SAC assessments to exciting excursions and sporting achievements, our young men continue to challenge themselves and make the most of every opportunity.

VCE Assessments 

This time of Term 1 is particularly demanding for VCE students, with multiple SACs and assessments scheduled throughout the past two weeks. These assessments provide students with their first formal indication of progress in each subject and serve as an important springboard for the rest of the year. While SAC marks are important, the feedback students receive is just as valuable. Engaging with this feedback will help them refine their understanding and improve future performance. Parents are encouraged to discuss results with their sons and support them through this crucial phase of their VCE journey.

We understand that students may need to be absent from school during SAC periods. If your son is unable to attend, please ensure he emails both his subject teacher and Ms. Abbey Panosh (VCE Coordinator) as soon as possible. If the absence is unforeseen, he should make contact as soon as he is well enough to do so. The VCE Coordinator will then arrange a time and place for him to complete the missed SAC.

Year 12 Assembly Lesson 

Unit 3 & 4 General Math and English SACs are scheduled sporadically during Lesson 5 on a Wednesday.  A list of these SACs are below. 

When a General Math SAC is schedule, students who complete the following subjects do not need to attend and can be signed out via PAM if permission is given. 

• Math Methods

• Specialist Math 

• Foundation Math 

• Students not enrolled in a Math

When an English SAC is scheduled, students who complete the following subjects do not need to attend and can be signed out via PAM if permission is given. 

• English Language

• Literature

Students with parent consent to leave may sign out via PAM and return home for independent study. Those without consent will be required to attend the Year 12 Study Centre, where they will be supervised by a staff member. If granting permission for your son to leave, please follow the usual absence process via PAM or contact Student Services.

VCE-VM F1 Experience 

This week, students in the VCE-VM program had the opportunity to attend the Driving Learning Program at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. This event provided an engaging platform for students to explore STEM learning in action, with hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, and career insights into the world of motorsport and engineering. Students gained a deeper appreciation of the technology behind F1 and the innovation that drives the sport forward.

Coming up:  

• St Patrick’s Day Mass and Celebrations – Monday, 17 March
• Outdoor Education (Unit 3) Scuba Camp – Wednesday 19 March – Friday 21 March
• Respect Cup Football Match vs St Joey’s @ Geelong – Wednesday 19 March 
• VCE Art Making and Exhibiting Excursion (Federation Square) – Wednesday 2 April 
• End of Term, Last Day Students Finish 2.30pm – Friday 4 April 
• Boarder's Parent Teacher Interviews – Friday 4 April 
• Year 7 - 12 Mid Semester Reports open via PAM (4.00 PM) – Friday 4 April 

For any questions or further support, please feel free to reach out: 

• Matt Miller, Head of Senior School
• Liam Davie and John Sullivan, Year 11 Coordinators
• Chris Gleeson and Shane Murphy, Year 12 Coordinators
• Abbey Panosh, VCE Coordinator

Thank you for your continued support of our Senior School community.

Matt Miller, Head of Senior School

Liam Davie and John Sullivan, Year 11 Coordinators           

Chris Gleeson and Shane Murphy, Year 12 Coordinators