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Year 12 Report

Term 1 has come to an end, and it’s time for our Year 12 students to enjoy a well-balanced break—one that includes schoolwork, part-time jobs, sport, and relaxation. It is crucial that students stay up to date with their studies and are fully prepared for the start of Term 2 on Monday, 20th April.

 

Year 12 Formal

 

The Year 12 Formal was a fantastic success, with students dancing the night away. We hope you’ve had a chance to view the short video from the night on our social media platforms.

 

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Year 12 VCE VM

 

Our VCE VM students also led a highly successful week of Harmony Day activities. They planned and delivered a variety of activities at both KWRSC and St John’s Primary School. Activities included face and arm painting, hair styling, arts and crafts, origami, Chinese checkers, Finska, photo booths, powder bombing teachers and more. There were also milkshake sales, a raffle and BBQ.

 

We are incredibly proud of our Year 12 VCE VM students for the enthusiasm and hard work they put into making Harmony Week such a success. They should be commended for the mature and professional way they conducted themselves, while also developing their social awareness, interpersonal skills, teamwork and leadership, and making a positive impact on the community.

 

Throughout the term, we have had the pleasure of recognising numerous students with awards that reflect our College values of Connection, Growth and Respect. Students with excellent attendance have also been acknowledged, and all recipients should be incredibly proud of their achievements.

 

A goal for Year 12 this term was to also limit lateness both to school and to classes. We are pleased that students have taken this on board and made more effort to ensure they are on time. This, in turn, improves all students' learning.

 

We hope you have had a chance to review your child’s recently released progress reports. Overall, we are pleased with the results and encourage students to continue striving for their personal best. We will have 1-on-1 chats with students in Term 2 to discuss their progress and needs moving forward.

 

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Looking Ahead to Term 2

 

There are several key events scheduled for our Year 12 students:

 

  • VCE Elevate Educate Session 3 – Period 3, Tuesday 21st April

  • VCE and Career Expo – Friday 1st May at the Melbourne Convention Centre

    • Details available on the Compass event page

    • Attendance expected for all Year 12 VCE students

    • Payment ($10) & consent due Tuesday 21st April

  • VCE VM GAT information session

    • All VCE VM students will attend a GAT information session on Monday, 1st June.

    • Literacy & Numeracy classes will also spend time in class preparing students for the GAT.

  • Unit 3-4 Mid-Year Exams

    • All VCE students will undertake mid-year exams between Tuesday, 9th and Friday, 12th June

    • Students will also attend a COMPULSORY GAT and Deakin University information session during the exam period.

    • Timetables will be distributed to students in Term 2

  • General Achievement Test (GAT) – Tuesday 16th June

    • VCE students must complete both morning and afternoon sessions.

    • VCE VM students are only required to complete the morning session. VCE VM students may leave after the GAT session 1 finishes. 

    • Any VCE VM student enrolled in a Unit 3-4 TAFE course MUST complete both sessions. 

    • Individual exam timetables will be provided in Term 2.

    • Pizza lunch will be supplied for VCE students and any VCE VM students who wish to remain behind after the first session.

       

Uniform Reminder

 

As colder weather approaches in Term 2, students must continue to wear the correct uniform. If you need clarification, please refer to the uniform policy: Uniform Policy. A reminder that Year 12 students are expected to be in full school uniform until their final day in October.

 

To finish the term, Year 12 students enjoyed an Easter Egg Hunt. We hope all students and families have a lovely easter break.

 

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Year 12 Learning Community Leaders.

 

Tania Miller - Year 12 Learning Community Leader 

Nikita Stokkel - Year 12 Learning Community Co-ordinator