College Updates
Parent Student Teacher Interviews
Parent Student/Teacher Interviews are now open for bookings via Compass. The interviews are a great opportunity to discuss your child's progress and achievements in class this term. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 1 April (4-7pm) and Thursday 2 April (9am-11.30am). Please note that students are expected to attend the interviews. Please visit Compass for instructions on how to book in your interview/s.
If a member of staff is unavailable during the allocated times, please contact them directly to organise a mutually convenient time to meet on 5127 9200 or via email/Compass.
Open Day and Information Night
Wednesday 6 May
Our Open Day will host Grade 5 and 6 students, and we will facilitate college tours for parents/guardians throughout the day.
Our Information Evening will commence at 7pm and we encourage all interested future families to attend.
If you have any questions, please contact us on 03 5127 9200.
Please note that Year 7-10 classes will not be running on this day. Only Year 11-12 students are required at school.
NAPLAN 2026
Congratulations to our Year 7 and 9 students who completed NAPLAN testing this term and thank you to our parents/guardians for supporting the college and your student/s throughout the testing period.
Year 12 OES Coastal Camp
Our Year 12 Outdoor and Environmental Studies students spent 3 days on the Mornington Peninsula exploring the rich cultural history and having some fun along the way at their camp recently. Students were very lucky with the weather and had a great time hiking, snorkelling and sightseeing. They sat their assessment task on camp before arriving home. Students upheld the college values throughout their time on camp and should be very proud of the way that they presented themselves in the wider community.
Swimming Day Results
Earlier this term our students and staff enjoyed a day at the pool for the annual Swimming Carnival. Congratulations to the below students who have advanced to the next stage of swimming.
Gippsland Swimming
Sunshine, rain, wind and everything in between. The students were all AMAZING competitors at the Gippsland Swimming a few weeks ago.
Congratulations to Jasper and Zane who made it through to State level. We wish both students all the best on 23 April.
Clean Up Australia Day
Recently, a handful of students and staff picked up rubbish from the Ollerton Avenue Bushland Reserve for Clean Up Australia Day.
Annual Privacy Reminder for our School Community
Our school collects and uses student and parent personal information for standard school functions or where permitted by law, as stated in the Schools’ privacy policy and the Schools’ privacy collection notice.
Our Photographing, Filming and Recording Students Policy (Photographing, Filming and Recording Students Policy - Lowanna College) describes how we collect and use photographs, video and recordings of students. The policy also explains when parent consent is required and how it can be provided and withdrawn.
We ask parents to also review the guidance we provide on how we use Microsoft 365/Google Workspace for Education safely at the school and what parents can do to further protect their child’s information. If after reviewing the guidance, you have any questions or concerns regarding your child using Microsoft 365/Google Workspace for Education, please contact the school.
For more information about privacy, refer to: Schools’ privacy policy: information for parents. This information is also available in eleven community languages:
- Amharic
- Arabic
- Chinese
- Dari
- Gujarati
- Mandarin
- Somali
- Sudanese
- Turkish
- Urdu
- Vietnamese
Photographing, Filming and Recording Students Policy
Following on from the privacy reminder, please find link below to the college Photographing, Filming and Recording Students Policy. This policy is available on the college website.
Photographing, Filming and Recording Students Policy - Lowanna College
Mobile Phone Policy
The Department of Education and Lowanna College Mobile Phone Policy state that students must keep their mobile phones off and securely stored during school hours. Students are expected to either keep their phones at home or turned off and securely stored in their locker or at their Mini School between 8.45am and 3pm. The college policy extends to AirPods and headphones - they are not permitted during school hours. Please refer to the Department of Education website for more information or our college website (link below) to view the Lowanna College Mobile Phone Policy.
Lowanna College Mobile Phone Policy - Lowanna College
Expectations on Excursions
See attached important letter with the college expectations whilst students are offsite on an excursion. Please contact the college if you have any questions.
Harmony Day
Students and staff celebrated diversity on Harmony Day last Friday. Our SRC students made a BBQ lunch and raised $151.50, with all proceeds going to Together for Humanity. Harmony Day (or Harmony Week) is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.
Easter Raffle
Our SRC brings you the Lowanna Easter Raffle!
Tickets will be sold by our students at recess and lunchtime and are available for purchase from the General Office. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 - cash only! The raffle will be drawn on Thursday 2 April at 11.30am (after Parent Student Teacher Interviews).
Athletics Day
Aths Day is next Tuesday 30 March! All students and staff are expected to attend this whole school event.
Arts Update
LIA - MJ the musical
Recently, our LIA students travelled by train to Melbourne to watch MJ the Musical! Students and staff had a wonderful day!
LIA Tech School Excursion
Our LIA students enjoyed learning about media and film editing at the Gippsland Tech School last week and had some fun checking out the range of facilities available on their break!
Musical Production Reveal
We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 LIA Musical Production is Disney's The Little Mermaid JR!!
Students have been busy rehearsing and creating stage props and we can't wait to share more information with you throughout the year.
Year 9 Painting and Drawing
Below are photos of recent CATs from our Year 9 Painting and Drawing class.
Ceramics
Food Technology Update
Barista Course
Year 10 Cafe Culture students made over 650 coffees earlier this month, gaining real life industry experience. Students completed two credited certificates in preparing and serving expresso coffee and food safety. Well done to all involved - you should be proud of the way that you conducted yourself throughout the day!
Fun in the kitchen
From making breakfast, pizza, fritters and everything in between, our students have had fun in the kitchen this term.
Science Club
Students have been having fun in Science Club on Thursdays at lunchtime this term. All students (and staff) are welcome.
Year 8 Computing Excursion
Year 8 Computing students experienced virtual reality, autonomous machines and 3D printing at the Gippsland Tech School last week where they learnt about how emerging technologies are shaping the jobs of the future.
Thank you - Rotary Club of Moe
Thank you to the Rotary Club of Moe for donating $1000 to support students at the college. We appreciate the support that the Rotary Club continues to provide to our students and community.
Vikings at Lowanna
This term Mr. Trewin's Year 8 Invaders and Conquerors class have been learning about The Vikings.
Head Start Success
Congratulations to Jax, Year 11, who has signed into a School-Based Apprenticeship/Traineeship (SBAT) with the support of Head Start. Jax will be undertaking a Certificate III in Business, while working with Elders Real Estate Warragul and continuing his school studies part-time.
Congratulations to Cheyenne, Year 12, who has signed into a School-Based Apprenticeship/Traineeship (SBAT) with the support of Head Start. Cheyenne will be undertaking a Certificate III in Animal Care Studies traineeship, while working with Puppies Down Under and continuing her school studies part-time.
Head Start and Lowanna College wish Jax and Cheyenne all the best as they get their careers off to a 'Head Start!'
General Office Hours
The General Office is closing on Thursday 2 April at midday and reopening at 8am on Monday 20 April (Term 2).
Social media during the holidays
Please be advised that our social media pages will not be monitored over the school holiday break or in Week 1of Term 2. We will be back on social media from Week 2, Term 2 (Monday 27 April).
As always, the best way to contact us during the school term is via telephone (03 5127 9200) or email (lowanna.co@education.vic.gov.au).
Happy Easter!
We wish our families a happy and safe Easter holiday break! The last day of classes this term is Wednesday 1 April.
Term 2
We look forward to continuing to work with you in Term 2 (commencing on Monday 20 April).
