Important information and Reminders

Every day Matters

Parking, Drop Off and Pick Up

The safe pick up and drop off of our students is essential. 

Parents are reminded that pick up and drop off for Homestead is on Coaching Parade only and the available spaces are up alongside the gymnasium. 

The school day starts at 8:45AM with Period 0. Students are expected here by then. Any student arriving to class after 9:15AM is late and the Student Management Team will follow up with this. While the majority of students are on-time or early, we are seeing some students arriving late and claiming they were dropped off by parents. Parents, please ensure you support your child and the school, by insisting they are on time.

 

Bus Stop

 

Please note that the bus stop, marked by the yellow lines is for the school bus only, between the hours of 8AM-9AM and again between 3PM and 4PM. 

We have had families be fined for dropping students off in this space during these times.

 

 

 

Grass nature strip on Point Cook-Homestead Road

Families are reminded that this is a nature strip and not a parking space. The speed at which vehicles drive on this road is often high making it an unsafe space to park. It also damages the grass. Please do not drop off or pick up students from the nature strip.

 

 

 

Visitor Car Park (Car Park 2)

Please know that this space is for visitors, and not for drop off and pick up. The number of spaces here is limited and drop off and pick up causes undue congestion here. Please ensure that drop off and pick up is from Coaching Parade. Drop off or Pick Up outside normal times are ok for this carpark as the number of cars is limited. 


General Achievement Test (GAT) - Tuesday 18th June

This is a compulsory VCAA assessment for all students undertaking a VCE Unit 3 and 4 subject and all VCE VM students. 

All students must be on campus by 8:30am. Students are required to be ready to line up at the gymnasium no later than 8:40am. The GAT will take place on Tuesday 18 June in two parts: 

• Section A: 9:00am-11:15am. 

• Section B: 1:15 pm-3:00 pm 

Please refer to the attachments for the GAT preparation PowerPoint and general information presented to all Year 12 VCE and VCE VM students last week.  

Please contact myself or a member of the Student Management Team if you have any questions. 

-Wayne Abrahams, Student Engagement Leader

 

 

 GAT- Year 12 VCE and VM Student presentation (1).pptx

 

 General Achievement Test 2024 Information for Students.pdf


School Saving Bonus

The School Saving Bonus announced in the recent budget provides $400 in support for every child at government schools. This money is in addition to the current camps, sports and excursions funding available to families with a means-tested health care card.

 

Q & A

Q - When will the bonus be available?

A - It will be available for the 2025 school year.

 

Q - How will we receive the money?

A - The money will be sent to your child’s school; it will appear as a credit on your family’s account.

 

Q - What can I spend the money on?

A – It can be used towards uniforms, camps, excursions and other extracurricular activities throughout the year.

 

 

Schools will receive more information about the money in term 3. We’ll pass this information onto you when we have it.


Valedictory Dinner

 

 


Student Driver's Policy

Students and Parents are asked to please be aware of the HSSC Student Driver's Policy. 

This policy designed for the safety of all students driving to and from school and for any students considering being the passenger of a student driving to and from the college.

The Student Driver's policy is communicated to students through year level assemblies and will require documentation to be completed by students driving to and from the college. The policy can be found in our policy manual, found on the college website under the parent information tab.


Being at school on time and in uniform matters

 

Dear Parents/Carers,

It has been a priority of our school's Engagement Team to support students with their learning, provide the highest quality education and foster essential life skills. We endeavour to engage all of our students in all aspects of their schooling and take pride in them being called a Homesteader. 

 

To ensure that our teachers can effectively deliver their lessons and for students to benefit from this educational experience, we have been closely addressing student lateness. While the number of late students is not large at Homestead , we work hard to keep it this way. Lateness disrupts not only the individual student’s learning but also the entire classroom environment. 

 

Students are encouraged to come to school early and make use of period 0 (8:45 – 9:15 am). They can use the library or Café to connect with their peers and teachers or complete schoolwork. This is especially the case with exams being around the corner. Also, by utilising Period 0 it ensures students are not late to class.  We regard attendance as vital to a highly functioning school and as such have been recording all student's arrival times. Students who fail to arrive before 9:15 am each day will be given a detention at lunch on the same day. Repeat offenders will be provided with after-school detentions. Parents will be notified and support provided as needed.

 

We believe this measure will help encourage punctuality and minimise disruptions, allowing our teachers to teach more effectively and our students to benefit fully from their education. We kindly ask for your support in ensuring that your child arrives at school on time. Please discuss the importance of punctuality with your child and make any necessary adjustments to your morning routines. Your cooperation is crucial in helping us maintain a disciplined and conducive learning environment.

 At Homestead we want students to stand out for the right reasons. Be it trying their best in class, demonstrating good character and positively contributing to our school community.

 

It also includes wearing our school uniform with pride. Students are expected to be in full school uniform every day. Those students not in uniform are supported in obtaining the correct uniform. If a student is repeatedly not wearing the correct uniform we will send the student home to get changed into the correct uniform. We ask that you please support us in ensuring that your child wears the school uniform daily. 

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me. We appreciate your understanding and continued support in our efforts to provide the best possible education for your child. Thank you for your support and understanding in this matter. 

Kind Regards, 

Wayne Abrahams

Leader of Engagement

 


Introducing Esports to Homestead College

A New Era of Competitive Gaming and Learning

In a world where digital landscapes are becoming as significant as physical ones, we are excited to announce the launch of our school's Esports program. Esports, or electronic sports, involves competitive video gaming where individuals and teams compete at professional levels. This initiative isn't just about gaming; it's about building a community, fostering teamwork, and developing skills that are increasingly relevant in the digital age.

 

Esports offers students an opportunity to engage in a rapidly growing field that combines strategy, technology, and athleticism. Our program aims to provide a structured environment where students can hone their gaming skills, learn about game design and development, and explore potential career paths in the gaming industry. Beyond the screen, Esports fosters essential life skills such as strategic thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration.

 

By integrating Esports into our curriculum, we are paving the way for innovative educational experiences. We envision a future where our students can excel not only in traditional academics but also in emerging digital arenas.

Stay tuned for more details on how to get involved, upcoming events, and how this exciting new program will be rolled out.

Let's level up together!

 

Regards

Brad McCall (Digital Technologies teacher) and Cooper Smith (Year 12 IT student)