Safe dropping-off of students

We have noticed some parents letting their children get out of vehicles in the Whitehorse Road service road when they are not parked. This is unsafe. There are immediate risks to your child from walking through traffic and it also models ways of using a car that will put them or their passengers at risk when your child learns to drive. The safety of our students is paramount, and we would rather your child arrive at school later than have them getting out of the car in the middle of the road. 

If you wish to avoid the traffic congestion in the morning, then walking or cycling to school is a healthy alternative to driving and we encourage students to do so where this is an option. Students who are cycling should ensure that they travel responsibly and should avoid high-speed cycling on footpaths as this presents a danger to pedestrians. 

Term 4 Corrections & Report Writing Day – Change of date 

Students and parents, please note that the Term 4 Corrections & Report Writing Day will now be held on Thurs 28th November. This will be a student-free day. This change has been made to better align the date with the end-of-year exams and Jumpstart Program. 

Using diaries to support personal organisation habits 

Good organisational skills are an important contributor to students’ VCE success, where students have significant study demands and are expected to manage their learning independently at home. Developing good organisational skills, including goal setting, planning and monitoring, can also alleviate stress and anxiety. One tool that students can use to support their organisation is the school diary. Here are three tips that parents can use to support their children to use the diary. 

Establish a Routine: Encourage your child to set aside a specific time each day for checking and updating their school diary. This could be right after school or before bedtime. Consistent use helps them stay organised and ensures they don’t miss deadlines or forget homework. 

Review Together: Regularly review the diary with your child. This can be a weekly check-in to go over upcoming assignments, tests, and extracurricular activities. It also gives you an opportunity to discuss any issues they might be having and to celebrate their successes, reinforcing the importance of staying organised. 

Model and Teach Effective Use: Show your child how to use the diary effectively by modelling it yourself. Demonstrate how to write down important dates, prioritise tasks, and break down larger projects into smaller, manageable steps. Encourage them to use colour coding or symbols to help categorise tasks and make the diary more visually organised.