Principal's Report

Headstart Year 11 and 12 2024 and End of Year

The Headstart programs for students will finish Friday of this week for Year 11 into Year 12 and next Friday for Year 10 into Year 11.  The programs are an opportunity for students and staff to begin the learning for the year ahead and understand the expectations of VCE and VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) at Horsham College.

I would like to thank the staff who have prepared lessons and worked collaboratively to prepare for the year ahead and ensure a smooth transition for 2025.

Once the Headstart programs are completed the teams in Years 7 to 9 will begin preparing students to transition to the following year level.  Students in Years 8, 9 and 10 in 2025 will receive their elective choices and several students will have meetings to review 2024 and establish positive plans for 2025.

Please understand that due to statewide teacher shortages, we have a very tight timetable. Whilst every effort is made to provide students with their top preferences, this is not always possible, which is why we requested back up preferences on subject selection day. 

End of Year Awards Ceremony: Alternate Programs, Years 7-11 & Year 12 Valedictory Evening 

Our end of year awards ceremony for students attending Alternate Programs will be held on Monday December 9th in the Trade Training Centre, the ceremony for students in Years 7-11 will be held on Wednesday December 11th in the College M-Wing, and our Year 12 Valedictory Evening will be held on Friday December 13th in the Maroske Hall. 

Each of these events are a great night to celebrate the success of our 2025 students, and I look forward to seeing many members of our school community and celebrating and acknowledging our students and their achievements. 

End of Year Dates 

• Please note the following important dates for the end of the school year:
• November 25th to 29th – Year 11 to 12 Headstart (last week for Year 11s)
• December 2nd to 6th – Year 10 to 11 Headstart (last week for Year 10s)
• December 4th to 6th – Year 9 Camp
• December 9th – Alternate Programs (Reengagement) Awards
• December 10th – Year 7 Statewide Transition Day
• From December 11th – Activities Years 7 to 9 
• December 11th - Years 7 to 11 Awards
• December 13th - Year 12 Valedictory Dinner and Awards Night