The Falcon Newsletter

Senior School News

Senior school

 

The term has been incredibly busy and has come to a swift conclusion. We have worked diligently to support our students, providing them with numerous opportunities for success in both their studies and extracurricular activities.

As we continue to uphold our high expectations, we would like to remind everyone of the section in our administrative handbook regarding the requirements for students to achieve an 'S' (Satisfactory) outcome in their VCE subjects.

Our protocol is designed to ensure that all students undertaking VCE subjects in Years 10, 11, and 12 are adequately prepared and meet the necessary requirements before commencing School Assessed Coursework (SACs).

To be eligible to sit a SAC, students must first meet the requirements for achieving a satisfactory outcome in the subject, as detailed in the VCE Handbook. These requirements are readily accessible to staff, students, and parents on Compass for clarity and ease of reference. (Attached)

If students are struggling to complete class tasks or keep up with the course, alternative strategies will be discussed with Year Level Coordinators to ensure our students can successfully obtain their year graduation certificates.

 

Requirements for Achieving an 'S' for an Outcome include:

  • Attendance: Please note that medical certificates do not exempt students from completing class tasks. They serve to inform the school of an absence, allowing teachers to provide alternative opportunities for students to complete missed work. It's important to understand that VCAA does not stipulate that courses can be completed entirely by correspondence, and significant absences can make it challenging for teachers to authenticate a student's work.
  • Participation in Class: Teachers need to visibly observe and hear students actively participating in class activities. If students do not follow instructions or complete alternative work, it becomes difficult for teachers to authenticate their understanding and ability to complete tasks.
  • Assessment Completion: Students are required to complete homework tasks, as these are important assessments that contribute to a teacher's judgment of their ability to achieve a satisfactory outcome.

The continuum on compass will act as a tool for you to see your child's progress. Your child should be able to support you in locating this on compass. Should you require further clarification on any of these points, please do not hesitate to contact your child's classroom teacher or the relevant Year Level Coordinator.

 

 

Learning opportunities- Year 12 English Students

Our Learning Interventions Leader,    Dylan McIntyre has been running seminars afterschool for our students on the English VCE Study Design. These seminars will suppport students who want to gain valuable insights and support to enhance their results in year 12. As an ex students who got a perfect score in English, we couldn’t have our students in more capable hands

 

 

 

THE SENIOR SCHOOL PROUDLY PRESENTS OUR 2025 MERIT SHOP! 

What is a Merit? Students are provided with GREEN Merits when they are actively displaying the College's values of Respect, Resilience and Responsibility throughout the school community both inside and outside of the classroom. A positive Merit is worth one point. Similarly, students who do not display the College's values of Respect, Resilience and Responsibility may be logged with an ORANGE Minor Behaviour (minus one Merit) or a RED Major Behaviour (minus two Merits). 

Students who accumulate their Merits will have an opportunity to visit the Merit Shop located in the Year 10 and 11 Senior School Coordination Office every Friday lunchtime to spend their Merits. Will you wait until the end of the year to cash in, or do you need an item right away?! The choice is up to you!! Please note Merits are only included for the current calendar year (2025) and previous years will not be tabulated into the current spending pool.

 

 

 

 

Youth Leadership Confrence

 

“Today’s State Youth Leadership Conference was an excellent opportunity for our school’s leadership team to learn more about what being a leader entails. We learned many strategies from knowing how to demonstrate empathy, to taking advantage of your inner critic, tips for public speaking, being your authentic self, and many more. This conference was also focused on identifying our values and taking initiative to make meaningful changes in our school community. We had a grand time networking with leaders from other schools all around Victoria, getting to know one another and participating in a massive dance circle during lunch. This event was an unforgettable experience and would be very insightful for students interested in captaincy.” - Milan Vujicic (school captain)

“The Melbourne Youth Leadership Conference expanded our understanding of what leadership is, equipping us with the mindset needed to help us make positive changes to the school. Providing ample opportunities to interact with other young leaders from across Victoria, it helped hone our communication skills-especially through the networking challenge provided. This culminated into vibrant conversations with students from other schools during breaks. Featuring several accomplished guest speakers, we learned many different frameworks to help us communicate better with others and create actionable plans. For any students keen on expanding their leadership skills, this event is an excellent way to start their journey.”- Mahnoor Nabeel (school captain)

 

 

 

 

VCE VM – Short Coure- Responsible Service of Alcohol & Food Handling

On Friday 28th April our VCE VM students participated in a short course.

The short courses will give our students further qualiffications and experience to add to their resumes and support them in future employment. Students who sucessfully complete all the short courses will complete their certificate II in creative industries at the end of year 12.

The first course undertaken, the RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) course is designed to educate individuals about the legal and responsible service of alcohol in Australia. The course typically covers;

  • Laws surrounding the sale and service of alcohol in your state or territory.
  • Age restrictions for alcohol consumption and how to verify the age of customers.
  • Penalties for non-compliance, both for individuals and businesses.
  • Understanding how to handle intoxicated customers and when to refuse service.
  • Strategies for managing difficult situations or conflicts that may arise with intoxicated patrons.

 

The RSA course is often mandatory for anyone working in a licensed venue in Australia, such as bars, restaurants, and clubs.

 

 

 

Year 10 Accelerated VCE VM Multi Industry Trade Pathway class at work in the shed