ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS' REPORT

STUDENT CHROMEBOOK PROGRAM

A reminder that all students from Years 7-12 require a Chromebook purchased through our supplier. As with other parent-purchased resources (such as textbooks), these devices have been selected specifically to enhance our curriculum. The success of our Chromebook program relies on all students working on the same platform; therefore, bringing a device not purchased through the school's supplier is problematic. Students may experience network accessibility issues, while non-school approved devices cannot be serviced and maintained by our technicians. 

In addition, we are continuously rolling out new Google apps and features through our school domain and these are only compatible with Chromebooks purchased through our supplier. For these reasons, students bringing a different device to school (e.g. MacBook, Windows laptop) may be at a disadvantage in the classroom.

If you need to organise a new Chromebook for your child for the 2026 school year, here are the instructions for ordering online: 

• Click on this portal link: https://mckinnonsc.technologyportal.com.au/

• Go to the ‘Purchase’ section

• When entering your child’s details, the 'Student Username' is their McKinnon student code

McKinnon’s Chromebook program plays an incredibly important role in delivering an effective and engaging curriculum to our students. Its success relies on all students using a standard platform and we thank all families for their ongoing support.

JUNIOR SCHOOL BOOKLISTS

Years 8 & 9 booklists for 2026 can now be ordered online through Campion Education. The link is on the College website or can be accessed here. Campion has updated their online systems, so you now need to obtain a verification code (via email or SMS) to access their site. The 4-digit code RTHB will then allow you to view McKinnon’s resource lists.

If families would like their orders home delivered during the summer holidays, the online process needs to be completed by Friday 19 December. Campion has included a set charge to cover the packing and home delivery costs.

For families interested in buying/selling second-hand books, information about the Sustainable School Shop is available here. Please remember to check the edition of the book on the booklist before purchasing any second-hand texts as it is crucial that students have the correct edition.

END OF YEAR PROGRAMS

Year 7s East Campus Induction - Thursday 11, Friday 12 & Monday 15 December

Current Year 7 students will undertake a three-day induction program at the East Campus in preparation for 2026. This will take place on Thursday 11, Friday 12 and Monday 15 December and students will hear from the College Leadership team, undertake a school tour and participate in numerous activities to familiarise themselves with the new campus. More details will be sent to families shortly.

Year 8 Big Days Out (Thursday 11 - Monday 15 December)

This three-day program will see students undertake a City Scavenger Hunt, Point Nepean National Park Walk/Tour, and then activities at school. This will be a great way to celebrate 2025 and help the students prepare for Year 9. Compass Events have been created for the City Scavenger Hunt and Point Nepean excursion so please complete them for your child to participate.

END OF YEAR ARRANGEMENTS

Families have been contacted about end-of-year arrangements for students. More details can be found on the Compass newsfeed.

The College will be conducting Presentation Assembly rehearsals on Tuesday 16 December; students involved in this event have been notified. The last three days of the year (Wednesday 17, Thursday 18 and Friday 19 December) are Curriculum Days, and no normal classes will run.

PRIVATE PROPERTY AT SCHOOL

Families are reminded that private property brought to school by students, staff or visitors is not insured and the Department of Education does not accept any responsibility for any loss or damage. As the Department does not hold insurance for personal property brought to schools and has no capacity to pay for any loss or damage to such property, students should be discouraged from bringing any unnecessary or particularly valuable items to school.

CLASS CHANGES 2026

Due to the broad curriculum program, we offer students at McKinnon as well as our reduction in class sizes, class changes for students year to year are inevitable. Please note that the classes undertaken in the head start program may not be your child’s class next year. This has been articulated to students repeatedly throughout the transition program.

We thank you for your understanding.

We wish all families a safe and enjoyable summer.