Learning & Teaching
Sem 1 Reports Published Today
Please note that due the State Industrial Action we are unable to provide Learning Behaviour Feedback this semester however all other information is the same. Parents can get detailed and valuable information about their child’s academic progress and engagement throughout semester 1 on Maestro by viewing the Data Dashboards.
Year 7-10 Reports are in two parts - Compass and Maestro.
Compass - Summative Assessment Grades (from A+ to E). Parents can download the learning behaviours reports from Compass. More information about components on the Compass reports, will accompany the reports.
Maestro - Victorian Curriculum Reports are accessible on Maestro. Maestro report will give accurate information about a student’s Victorian Curriculum level of achievement and their achievement relative to their peers. Parents will need to log into their Maestro Accounts to access these reports.
VCE Reports - On Compass
The VCE semester reports for each subject include:
Unit and outcome results S (satisfactory) and N (unsatisfactory) and
Letter grades (from A+ to E) for each of the SAC and SAT assessment tasks.
More information about components on the Compass reports, will accompany the reports.
Mid-Year Academic Awards Ceremony Year 7-11
Monday 27 July, Andrew Lewis Theatre
Each semester, teachers nominate the students in their classes who are consistently performing well above the expected level.
We look forward to recognising this excellent achievement academic excellence with staff, students and parents in our annual mid-year awards ceremony next week.
Invitations will be sent to parents of students receiving Academic Excellence awards in one or more subjects for Semester 1 early next term.
The Awards Program is in two parts:
Part 1 - Year 7 and 8 Awards
5:15pm: Student award recipients arrive at the Theatre.
5:30pm - 6:10pm: Awards Presentation
Part 2 - Year 9 to 11 Awards
6:15pm: Student award recipients arrive at the Theatre.
6:30pm - 7:15pm: Awards Presentation
Tea and Coffee will be available in the theatre nfoyer for parents.
School Attendance Matters
Regular attendance at secondary school is one of the most powerful investments a young person can make in their own future.
Students who attend school consistently and complete Year 12 or an equivalent qualification enjoy better health outcomes, stronger employment prospects, and higher incomes across their lives.
During the VCE years in particular, showing up every day builds not just knowledge but confidence, routine, and resilience — qualities that serve students well beyond the classroom.
The VCE is structured so that Units 3 and 4 in each study are designed to be taken as a sequence, with satisfactory completion based on the successful demonstration of outcomes, meaning that students who attend consistently are best placed to build on each lesson and meet those outcomes with confidence.
Research reinforces what many students discover for themselves: that strong attendance creates momentum. Data from approximately 420,000 Western Australian students tracked over five years found that the effects of attendance — positive or negative — accumulate over time, which means that every day a student shows up is an investment that compounds, just like interest in a savings account.
The long-term life benefits of high attendance are genuinely remarkable. Research published in the British Educational Research Journal (2024) found clear links between strong school attendance and better labour market outcomes in adulthood, including higher earnings and lower risk of unemployment.
Students who attend regularly also tend to develop stronger social connections, a greater sense of belonging, and better mental wellbeing — all of which contribute to a fulfilling and successful adult life.
For parents who want to support their child's attendance, there are several practical and proactive steps that make a real difference. Regularly checking your child's attendance through Compass is a great starting point — it gives parents real-time visibility over absences so that any patterns can be identified and addressed early.
When an absence does occur, following up promptly with a note or explanation through Compass ensures the school has accurate records and that nothing slips through the cracks.
If absences are becoming more frequent, reaching out to your child's home group teacher, year level coordinator, or school wellbeing team as soon as possible is key.
Wantirna College have dedicated support staff whose role is to work with families to remove barriers to attendance and get students back on track. Open, non-judgmental conversations at home about what school is like day-to-day can also reveal concerns before they escalate.
The research is clear: when parents stay engaged, communicate openly with the school, and treat attendance as a shared priority, students are far more likely to thrive — not just in VCE, but in everything that follows.
Congratulations to the 20 top homegroups for their outstanding average attendance in the first half of this year.
Curriculum & Pathways Expo & VTAC Evening
Tuesday 21 July, 5:45pm - 8:15 pm
All Year 8-12 parents and students are strongly encouraged to attend a presentation, visit subject information booths and displays, and hear from over 20 post-secondary providers from TAFEs, trainers and Universities. More information will be available next term.
Important Student/Parents Info Sessions at Careers Expo
Andrew Lewis Theatre
Each session will go for 30mins. Parents & students strongly encouraged to attend.
5:45pm: Year 8 2026 into Year 9 2027
6:25pm: Year 10 2026 into VCE & VET 2027
7:05pm: Year 10 2026 into VCE VM 2027
7:45pm: Year 9 2026 into Year 10 2027
Navigating Post Secondary Pathways
VTAC Info Session relevant to all Year 12 students: 7pm - 7:15pm, E1 – Byrne House
Natalie Manser
Assistant Principal
mar@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au