Senior School Report

Message from the 

Director of  Learning 

Senior School 

Ms Kristina Vasilakis 

It is my pleasure to introduce myself as the new Director of Learning - Senior School from 2026. I am honoured to be taking over this role from Mr Denholm Pickering, and I look forward to working closely with our students, families, and staff as we guide our young people through the final stage of their high-school journey. 

Senior School is a time where students discover their interests, refine their skills and take confident steps toward their future pathways. Our team is committed to ensuring every student feels supported, challenged and equipped for success.

2026 Senior School Team:

• Kristina Vasilakis – Director of Learning - Senior School
• Helen Ifandis – Year 12 Coordinator
• Anna Papagiannopoulos – Year 11 Coordinator
• Kristian Gropel – Applied Learning Coordinator
• Vicky Karayiannis – Senior School Education Support
• Geraldine Borgonha – Careers & Pathways Advisor

We are excited to welcome the new Year 11 cohort into Senior School and have been impressed by the positive attitude and maturity shown by our incoming Year 12 students during Headstart. This period allowed students to begin their 2026 classes, understand expectations, and participate in their first iCreate Study Space, where they were guided through effective study habits and set goals for the summer break. We encourage students to go beyond completing homework by actively consolidating their learning through study tools such as cue cards, mind maps, and platforms like Quizlet. With VCE being a fast-paced program, strong study routines established early are essential.

In early 2026, our Year 12 students will participate in a two-day Start-of-Year Program focusing on wellbeing, nutrition, pathways, and study skills. They will also visit tertiary institutions, including RMIT and ACU to support their post-school planning. Our Year 11 students will begin the year in their regular classes to build strong routines, followed by a wellbeing-focused Team Building Day in Week 4, which includes a guest speaker and the 1000 Steps Challenge.

We look forward to welcoming all our Senior School students back in 2026 and working in partnership with families to ensure the year is purposeful, engaging, and successful for every young person.

Warm regards,

Ms Kristina Vasilakis

Director of Learning Senior School

Message from Mr Pickering

As 2025 comes to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our Year 12 students from 2025 in their endeavours this year. I wish you all the best for the future – it was so great to see you all walk across the stage at graduation and to meet many of your friends and families on the night! And speaking of the future: VCE results are released at 7am on Thursday the 11th. Login at this link. Results will also be sent in the mail. 

If you have any issues, this page has some helpful supports as well.

Finally, it is my pleasure to welcome the new senior cohort for 2026, as well as their new Director of Learning, Kristina Vasilakis. Year 12 Coordinator this year, Kristina will bring her tireless dedication and expertise to the role in ensuring that students are supported, focused, and ready to achieve throughout this final stage of their high-school journey. 

Mr Denholm Pickering 

Leading Teacher - Literacy