Principal's Report
Debbie Oliver
Seymour College
Dear Parents and Carers,
Seymour College 2027 Foundation and Year 7 enrolments are now open.
Please see the link below for further details.
https://www.seymourcollege.vic.edu.au/enrolments/
Seymour College and Our Place staff are happy to assist with the link.
Seymour Performers Workshop
A big thank you to Seymour Performers Workshop for donating the painting of the Arts Centre stage and auditorium. This is being done in phases and is a wonderful refresh of the area.
At present they are performing ‘Matilda’ from 9th to 17th May. We are very proud of our students that are starring in this production!
The importance of regular school attendance.
At Seymour College, we prioritise regular school attendance. We will work with families to ensure students are in class with their peers and teachers and enjoying all the benefits that brings.
Attending school every day means experiencing what counts – the learning, friendship, fun and opportunities that can shape your child’s future. Students missing school days has a cumulative, long-term impact on their education and life, with absenteeism often compounding into over a year of missed learning by Year 10. In 2025 across Australia, ACARA reported that the national attendance rate for students in Years 1-10 was 88.8%.
We understand that there are times when your child will need to miss school but to ensure minimal disruption to their education, please consider scheduling family holidays or medical/dental appointments outside of school time. If your child is well enough to attend but is worried about friendships, schoolwork or exams, please encourage them to come to school. Avoiding school can make these feelings worse and can create a negative pattern of behaviour.
If your child is having difficulty attending school, talk to their home group teacher, year level coordinator or wellbeing staff about getting support.
We know that parents and carers can be juggling challenges daily to get your children to school. If your child must miss school, notify us as soon as possible via the General Office or directly through Compass so we can work together to support them.
Remember, Every Day Counts.
We take great pleasure in celebrating our former students and following their career paths. Please see Charlotte Cotter's journey below.
Best regards,
Debbie Oliver