VCE Coordinator

Visit from Vic Police - Last week (Wednesday morning) we were lucky enough to have another visit from the Victorian Police - North Highway Division. The Year 12 students were spoken to about driving on Victorian roads and had the opportunity to hear from Officers Peter and Carl about responsible road use and country / city driving. 

The students were shown the inside of the patrol car as well as the breathalyser and drug testing kits used by the Police on highway patrols. All of the students were appreciative of the time taken by our local officers to come and spend the morning educating us all on safer road use!

A big thank you to Peter and Rochelle Gough and Officer Carl for coming to see us again!

Year 12 Jumper Update

Unfortunately, we are still awaiting a firm decision and delivery date from the manufacturer of the Year 12 jumpers following the error in the colour of the jumpers we received. Students will be given the jumpers we were delivered at the end of this term, but as they are not actually the right colours, they cannot be worn to and from school or to school events. This has been a very disappointing outcome but please be assured we are still working on a good outcome for all.

Exams and Assessments

As we draw ever closer to the holidays, we have been working through a number of exams and assessments across both year levels of the VCE. Next Tuesday all Unit 3&4 students will sit the GAT in the Parish Hall and most subjects have now begun their studies of Unit 2 and 4 coursework. Next term will see most Unit 4 work completed, as we head towards final exams in Term Four! Please see the reminders below for dates to keep in mind!

Reminders!!

Monday 15th June – Day Two of Retreat. ALL Year 12’s are expected to attend @ the Parish Hall. Casual clothes are allowed to be worn. Students will attend homeroom on this day.

Tuesday 16th June – GAT (Statewide testing) for ALL Year 12 students and any Yr 11 or 10 student completing a Unit 3/4 subject either at school of Tafe. Students will NOT attend homeroom before the GAT.

Wednesday 17th June – VCE Students will head to La Trobe University for a tour and presentation by the Regional Pathways team. Full Winter Uniform is expected for this excursion. Students are to please go to homeroom before moving to the bus by 9am.

Unit 3&4 Practice Exams – September Holidays (Monday 21st – Friday 25th September).

Students who are completing any Unit 3&4 VCE subjects will be expected to attend the practice examinations, which will be held at the school in the first week of the September holidays. This will also involve the Year 11 students who are enrolled in Unit 3&4 General Maths or Psychology. Families are asked to please avoid planning any holidays away in that first week 

A timetable will be released at a later date, but please note the first exam will be English on Friday 18th September (final day of school). As it is a 3 hour &15 minute exam, there will be no other scheduled Yr 12 VCE classes on this day and students may leave following the completion of this exam.

End of Year 12 activities - Save the Dates!

As we draw closer to the end of the year with Year 12’s, please note some of the following dates for your family calendar! More information about all of these events will be sent to families in the coming months. 

Monday 19th October – Final official day of classes. Year 12 Family - Mass and Graduation Presentation evening followed by light supper. 

Tuesday 20th October – Final morning with Year 12 students. Breakfast as a cohort (parents welcome) Dress up and Parade, farewell.

Wednesday 21st October SWOTVAC – Week of study in preparation for the exams.

Exams begin: Tuesday 27th October to begin the exam period.

Final exam for our students will be Monday 17th November (Product Design and Technology students).

Thursday 19th November – Formal Graduation Dinner at Flowerdale Estate. Ticket sales will commence in Term Three via Try Booking. Parents and students only as tickets are limited.

Parents - Just a reminder that Yr 11 or 12 students who miss any assessments (OATs or SACs) due to illness must provide a Medical Certificate or Statutory Declaration to ensure they are able to complete this at a later date. 

Also, any student who is currently driving themselves to and from school is expected to please complete and return a Driving Contract. There are currently a few of these that need to be returned to the office. Contracts can be collected from the VCE Coordinator’s office.

Ms Simone McLaughlin

VCE Coordinator

simone.mclaughlin@smseymour.catholic.edu.au