School Information
End of Semester Reports
As Semester 1 comes to an end, we encourage families to take the time to review their child's report together. Reports provide an opportunity to celebrate achievements, recognise effort and discuss goals for the second half of the year.
We encourage students to reflect on their progress and continue to strive for personal growth and success. Reports will be available through Compass, and families are encouraged to contact teachers if they have any questions regarding their child's progress.
How to view your child's Report on Compass
- Log in to your Compass Parent Portal account.
- Click on View Academic Reports from the home page or select the Reports tab.
- Choose the report you wish to view from the list of available reports.
- Click Open to view the report online or download a PDF copy to save or print.
Winter Illness
As we move through the winter months, we ask families to help us maintain a healthy school environment by keeping students at home if they are feeling unwell or displaying symptoms of illness. Regular hand washing, covering coughs and sneezes, and maintaining good hygiene practices are simple but effective ways to reduce the spread of illness. We also encourage families to ensure that emergency contact details are current so we can communicate promptly if required.
Senior Students
The halfway point of the year is an important milestone for our Year 11 and 12 students. As Semester 1 concludes, students are encouraged to reflect on their achievements, identify areas for improvement and set goals for the remainder of the year.
Consistent attendance, effective study habits and maintaining a healthy balance between school and wellbeing will be key as students prepare for upcoming assessments and the challenges of Semester 2.
School Uniform
With the colder weather now well and truly here, we remind students and families of the importance of wearing the correct school winter uniform each day.
Students should come to school dressed warmly in approved uniform items, with all clothing clearly named to assist in returning lost property
We appreciate your support in reinforcing these expectations with your child. Uniform items can be purchased at Accurate Clothing, scarfs and bucket hats can also be purchased at Reception.
Many of our classrooms are heated in winter and cooled in summer, so students can utilise the many layers we offer to be in the correct uniform.
Attendance
All Victorian Government schools are required to record and monitor student attendance and absences.
To ensure attendance records are accurate, it is important that the correct absence reason is selected when submitting Attendance Notes in Compass. We appreciate your support in helping us maintain accurate records.
Using Compass (via the App or Web version), parents and carers can add an Attendance Note:
- for an upcoming absence, and/or
- for a previous unexplained absence.
How to Enter an Attendance Note in Compass
Compass Parent Guides are available for both Compass Web and Compass App users. Please refer to the guides below for step-by-step instructions.
Which “Reason” Should I Choose?
Parents and carers often ask which absence reason they should select when submitting an Attendance Note.
To assist, we have prepared a table outlining the Compass absence reasons alongside the Department of Education descriptions. We encourage all families to refer to this table and select the most appropriate reason when recording an absence.
| Compass Category | When to Use This | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Medical or Illness | Your child is unwell or unable to attend school due to health reasons. | Cold/flu, injury, mental health concerns, hospital stay, chronic condition, menstrual or pelvic pain. |
| Healthcare Appointment (Off-site) | Your child has a health-related appointment during school hours. | Doctor, dentist, counselling, allied health or NDIS appointment. |
| Bereavement | Your child is absent due to the death of a family member or friend. | Attending a funeral or taking time away due to loss. |
| Sorry Business | For Koorie families gathering due to grief or loss in the community. | Cultural mourning and community obligations. |
| Religious or Cultural Observance | Your child is attending a recognised religious or cultural event. | Religious holidays, ceremonies or cultural events. |
| Extended Family Holiday | Your child is away on a family holiday during term time. | Travel or extended leave (please notify the school in advance). |
| Parent Choice (School Unapproved) | A reason is provided, but it is not considered an approved absence by the school. | Shopping, visiting friends, family work, private tutoring not arranged by the school. |
| Truancy (Off-site) | Your child is absent without permission. | Student not attending school without approval. |
Drop-Off and Pick-Up Reminder
Just a friendly reminder to families that the staff car park near Reception is not to be used for student drop-offs or pick-ups.
To help keep our school safe and traffic flowing smoothly, we ask that families please use the parking areas along Mt Baimbridge Road and the service road on Coleraine Road instead.
We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a safe and organised environment for all students and staff.
Supervision is provided on site from 8:20AM, students are not to arrive before this time so that we may remain compliant with Child Safe Standards. Please expect a call home if you are dropping your child off early.