Year 10, 11 & 12

Assistant Principal's Report

Pathways Week

I would like to thank our Transition and Pathways Leader, Ms. Pina Siragusano and her team who have provided students with opportunities to attend our annual Pathway Expo which incorporated different educational and pathway providers presenting to our students. This expo assisted students with their subject selection for next year, which included doing “subject tasters” to give them an informed choice about their selections.

Multicultural week

We have had an exciting week of activities during Multicultural Week, and it was pleasing to see so many of our senior students involved.  This week focused on mutual respect and understanding, regardless of cultural, religious, racial and linguistic backgrounds.  Multicultural week is a time to celebrate Australia’s cultural diversity which is a core part of our identity, our character and way of life. 

The Department of Education Parent/Carer Opinion Survey

Please check your latest correspondence from the school and assist us by completing the Parent/Carer opinion survey. 

We value your feedback and once we receive your completed data we will analyse this and look at ways for improving Wyndham Central College based on your feedback. Please keep in mind that the survey is totally anonymous, and we would appreciate it if you could take the time by completing it so that we can in turn assist your child and school improvement.

Regular school attendance is a key to success

We all want our students to get a great education and the building blocks for this begins with students coming to school every day. Students develop good habits by coming to school every day which are necessary to succeed after school, whether in the workplace or in further study. 

Missing school can have a big impact on students academically and socially. It can affect their results, including their Year 10 or VCE/VM program and it can also impact their relationships with other students and lead to social isolation. There is no safe number of days for missing school, each day a student misses puts them behind and can affect their educational outcomes. Each missed day is associated with falling behind in their assessment tasks and may impact on their final results.

We are here to help you and if you are having attendance issues with your child, please speak to your child’s Tutor Teacher to assist in getting support. 

School uniform builds a community

Full school uniform is compulsory and allows students to have a sense of belonging and to show pride in our school within the community. Please support us by ensuring that your child wears the correct uniform to school every day and if you need any assistance with the supply of the school uniform then please contact their Tutor Teacher and or Student Services who will be able to assist you.

Year 12 students 

As you approach the last stage of your secondary education, stay focused, stay determined and remember that the sacrifices you make now will be worth it when you achieve your goals and look back with pride on all that you have accomplished. Believe in yourself and keep pushing forward and your hard work will pave the way for a future filled with possibilities.

We are here to help you

Please remember that a parent/carer’s first point of contact, if you have any concerns, is your child’s Tutor Teacher. “Compass” is an effective way to communicate with teachers at school and/or by phoning the College. 

As we know, when parents/carers are actively involved in conversations with their child about their education the outcomes are far more positive. When this is combined in a three-way partnership with teachers, the outcomes and opportunities are more successful, so please feel free to seek assistance when needed. 

Bryan Woollard - Assistant Principal Years 10 - 12

Year Level Leader's Report - Year 10

Year 10 Celebrations:

Year 10, Class of 2026 have confirmed their pathways for their final years of school. Thank you to families who attended our subject expo, and assisted their Year 10 child to complete their subject preferences on time. 

Multicultural week 

Congratulations to all our talented Year 10s who performed throughout the week. Our students showed a great respect for their culture, and we thank them for sharing it with the school community. 

Bell Shakespeare 

Our Year 10’s had the privilege of having the prestigious and internationally renowned Bell Shakespeare Company perform for them in week 3. They saw real actors perform parts of Shakespeare’s work, and some students even got to join in. This performance will help students as they continue to work on their English text analysis of Macbeth. 

Subject tasters

Thank you to all our senior years teachers for putting on interesting and informative Year 11 classes for our Year 10s. Students enjoyed getting a taste of what is to come next year in VCE and VCE/VM, and in the coming weeks we will be doing more work with them in our tutor program to get them prepared for taking the step up to VCE and VCE Vocational Major.

As always if you have any questions our team is here to help – your first point of contact is your child’s tutor teacher. 

John Lister – Year 10 Year Level Leader 

john.lister@education.vic.gov.au

Year Level Leader's Report - Year 11

The Year 11 cohort has started Term 3 positively and have been busy with the various programs they have been involved in.

Upcoming Important Dates for Term 3

Week 4: August 6, 2024 - Tuesday, Session 1: Elevate Workshop on Memory Mnemonics

Week 5: August 13, 2024 - Break 1 and Session 3: Year 11 Semester 1 Celebration

Week 6: August 19 - August 23, 2024: Book Week – Theme: 'Reading is Magic'

Week 7: August 27, 2024 - Tuesday, Session 1: Success Integrated Presentation

Week 10: September 17, 2024 - Tuesday: Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Week 10: September 20, 2024 - Friday: Last Day of Term 3

Subject Selection/Web Preferences

The subject selection and web preferences portal was closed on July 31, 2024. For any changes to subjects for the upcoming year, students must seek approval from Ms. Pina Siragusano, the Pathways Leader, before making any adjustments. For any issues or inquiries related to the submission of preferences, please contact the relevant Tutor Teacher or the Year Level Leader.

Multicultural Week

During Week 3, students engaged in a range of activities as part of Multicultural Week. On Monday, July 29, 2024, students participated in an Out-of-Uniform Day, showcasing their cultural attire in a Fashion Show. The week featured a variety of dance performances representing diverse cultures, including Karen, Karenni, K-Pop, Indian, African, Filipino, and Pasifika traditions. The success of the week underscored the school’s commitment to celebrating diversity and inclusion, further strengthening the sense of community by honouring different cultural backgrounds.

Wyndham Central College Olympics

In Week 4, students participated in the Wyndham Central College Olympics, engaging in a variety of competitive events. The activities include Volleyball, Plane Making, Bean Bag Shot Put, Table Tennis Flip Flop, and Basketball Free Throw. Participants have the opportunity to earn house points and win various prizes through their involvement in these games.

Year 11 Tutoring and Support

The school has employed four tutors, who are Alumni to provide additional support for Year 11 students. These tutors offer assistance both during class and after school. We encourage families to discuss the opportunity of attending after school tutoring sessions with their children, especially if there is a concern about their progress.

The after-school tutoring schedule is as follows:

Tapo Sadineedi:   Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday        Chemistry, Physics, General Maths

Sanya Gupta:        Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday    English, Legal Studies

Carl Morales:        Tuesday and Wednesday                      Biology, General Maths, Japanese

Braydon Magee:   Monday, Thursday, and Friday            Music, Biology, English, Media, Arts

Additionally, students can seek further support during Homework Club, held on Wednesdays from 3:10 PM to 4:00 PM.

Achievements:

Cross Country Success

Congratulations to Hayden Spall, Jamie Lockwood, and Tiah Olcorn for their outstanding performance in the Division Cross Country event at Presidents Park. Their success led them to progress and participate in the Regional Cross Country event at Brimbank Park.

Public Speaking Achievement

Well done to Tala Clarete for her participation in the Wyndham Youth Public Speaking Competition. She delivered an excellent speech, showcasing her writing and speaking skills.

Expectations

• Mobile Phones: Students who bring mobile phones to school must have them switched off and securely stored in their lockers during school hours (8:50 am - 3:04 pm). Parents or carers can reach their child in emergencies by calling the school’s administration office. Exemptions may be applied if certain conditions are met.
• School Uniforms: All students are expected to wear full school uniforms at all times. Please ensure students leave home wearing the complete uniform. If there are any difficulties in arranging the uniforms, students should seek support from their tutor teachers.
• Lockers: All students have been allocated a locker and a lock. Students are required to keep their bags in their lockers and are not permitted to take them to class.

Students will be issued an after-school detention(s) if they are found to have breached the above school rules. 

On behalf of the Year 11 team, thank you for your ongoing support in ensuring the success of our students.

Harpreet Singh – Year 11 Year Level Leader 

harpreet.singh@education.vic.gov.au

Year Level Leader's Report - Year 12

Success Integrated

Late last term, students participated in a Resilience Mindset Seminar delivered by Success integrated. The unique program allowed students to explore resilience and grit. Students discussed how to deal with setbacks, disappointments and failure in a healthy way, providing an ability to handle the pressures they face socially, academically and emotionally; both within and outside of school. Students explored the brain and developed an understanding that their ‘brain is like a muscle’, it changes and grows when it’s worked and/or challenged. This knowledge makes them far less likely to give up and persist even when they fail, because the more effort they put in, the better their outcomes.

Semester 1 Academic Awards

We would like to acknowledge the following Year 12 student’s on receiving Semester 1 Academic Subject and Endeavour Awards. Congratulations on all your hard work, dedication and excellence within your subject areas:

Accounting – Mitchell Newton                                          

Art Making & Exhibiting – Aye Wood Ye Ka

Australian History – Shasam Isaach Padlan                    

Biology – Tyler Kelly

Business Management – Charis Binu                               

Chemistry – Mitchell Newton

English – Shasam Isaach Padlan                                        

Food Studies – Lily Unstead

Health and Human Development – Romina Kooshi     

Japanese – Hailey Sanqui

Legal Studies – Ashley Schellhorn                                    

Literacy Skills Senior – Jeremy Than

Mathematical Methods – Mitchell Newton                     

Media – Nay Nu Louy Aung

Music Performance – Tyler Kelly                                        

Numeracy Skills Senior – Eh Po Htoo

Outdoor Education – Riya Saini                                          

Personal Development Skills – Sophie Radburn

Physical Education – Jaimie – Lee Hopper                  

Physics – Edward Alderson

Product Design Technology – Hannah Macdonald     

Psychology – Shasam Isaach Padlan

Work Related Skills – Kyaw Hai Hser

Attendance Requirements

I wish to remind students of the expectations of attendance in VCE and how crucial it is to be at school each day, in uniform and engaging in their learning. Another reminder to ensure that each student is continually reflecting on how they are performing in each subject and what ways they can reach full potential to obtain success in their subjects. Please engage with all your subject teacher’s by asking questions, reviewing notes at the end of the day, completing homework and preparing for SACs. This is your last term to put in the work to reach your full potential! 

To support student’s through unit 4, we have afterschool tutoring provided by the school, please find the schedule below:

As always, please communicate any concerns to your tutor teachers and I ask that students make the most of their final term.

Ashlin Brown – Year 12 Year Level Leader 

ashlin.brown@education.vic.gov.au