Junior School Principal Report
Nicholas Mammoliti
2026 Staff Leaders Announced
We thank both Dan Cole (stepping into Head of Yr 12) and Claire Jones (family leave) who have been an integral part of our Yr 8 team for the last few years.
The team for 2026 can be seen below.
| Role | Staff Member |
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| Head of Year 7 | Nicole Pratt |
| Coordinator Year 7 | Cameron Cox |
| Head of Year 8 | Shanae Coverdale |
| Coordinator Year 8 | Cynthia Kennedy |
| Head of Year 9 | Adam Given |
| Coordinator Year 9 | Christina Bukojemski |
Subject Selections and Form Groups
All Yr 8 and 9 students should've received a copy of their subjects for 2026, if they haven't received this, please contact either Dan Cole (Yr 8) or Adam Given (Yr 9).
If you are not returning for 2026 please contact the General Office via (norwood.sc@education.vic.gov.au) to complete the exit forms.
Form group placement is well underway, and we know this can be an emotional and sometimes challenging process for families. Please trust in the professional judgement of our team as they work carefully to place each child where they will thrive. Form groups won't be synced to Compass until Jan 23rd.
Year 9 Exam Timetable
Period | Monday, 8th December | Tuesday, 9th December | Wednesday, 10th December |
Period 1 | Private Study (30 minutes)/English Exam (90minutes) | Study From Home Day! | Mathematics Exams (60 minutes) |
Period 2 | English Exam (90 minutes) | Study From Home Day! | Study Period |
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Period 3 | Study Period | Study From Home Day! | Humanities Exam (60 minutes) |
Period 4 | Science Exam (60 minutes) | Study From Home Day! | Staff vs. Student Event |
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Period 5 | Private Study | Study From Home Day! | Locker Clean-up and Early Dismissal: 2:15-2:30pm |
*Wednesday 10th of December is the last day of scheduled classes for Years 7-9.
Canteen Update:
- After a further discussion with the canteen, they will now be open Monday 8 December and Tuesday 9 December as normal.
- The canteen with thenopen at Recess only on Wednesday 10 December with a limited menu.
Fun Fields
The school will be providing a free sausage sizzle on the day to reduce the need for students to purchase food from the canteen. Students are still able to bring some money if they'd like any extra food or drinks.
Students should dress with an eye on being SunSmart even when completing the water activities.
Safety video can be viewed here:
Sporting Success
We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of two of our college teams at recent state competitions.
Our Year 7 Boys Baseball team claimed the title of State Champions, showcasing exceptional skill, teamwork, and determination. Equally impressive, our Year 8 Girls Cricket team finished as State Runners-Up, demonstrating great resilience and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. A significant effort given they won the state title last year.