Learning and Teaching

Step Up Program: 

Wednesday 3 to Thursday 11 December

Our Step Up Program has started positively, with excitement and energy around Senior Campus yesterday as students began their new classes. Of course, there was some trepidation and nervousness about new teachers and new classes, and it was great to hear many supportive and excited student conversations about these new experiences. I encourage all students and families who are unsure about a subject to approach the lessons during step up with curiosity and an open mind so that any subject changes are well considered. Our focus at the College is ensure the development of a breadth and depth of knowledge and this needs to include subjects that are different, new or offer a way to view the world from a range of perspectives. This is a luxury we have at school, that is harder to attain once we have moved out into the world. I would encourage students of all year levels to complete the Step Up program where possible prior to making any requests to change subjects.

If you have any subject change requests, please contact Mrs Rebekah Bonnett for Years 10 – 12 and me for Years 7 – 9. Each subject change request requires the completion of a Subject Change Request Form, which includes the student, parent and staff signatures for approval.

Senior School Booklists & Edrolo

Year 7 – 12 Booklists have now been finalised and are available via Campion. All families should receive correspondence today regarding how to access and place an order for the 2026 school year. The key date to remember is Sunday 21 December, all orders placed by this date will be able to be filled ready for the school year.

Included with this information are the details regarding the provision of Edrolo for students in some subjects in Years 7 – 12 in 2026. If your child used Edrolo in 2025, their account is now live and the enrolment process for 2026 subjects can now start. For students who have not used Edrolo before, we are still finalising the details of the rollover of new student information with the provider and we will be in touch when that is complete so that new students can sign up to access their resources. Thank you for your patience as we work through this process.

As always if you have any questions or need to speak with me, I can be contacted via email at arobertson@hamiltoncollege.vic.edu.au.