From the Principal Class

Welcome

Congratulations to all of students who have successfully involved themselves in a range of different activities over recent months from Camps, Sport, Performing Arts, Work Experience, Leadership Programs and Competitions. So much has occurred at the college during this time and we hope you enjoy reading about them in the college newsletter.

Year 12 Celebrations

At the end of last month, we said farewell to the Year 12 class of 2026. It was a lovely occasion, and a fitting tribute to a really delightful, caring and thoughtful group of young people. Lots of emotions were witnessed from the students as they celebrated their final day of school on Monday, October 19th 2026.

Their costumes were creative and colourful, and the students, although sad at leaving, enjoyed the wonderful celebration of them and their time at the school. After being clapped into school for the last time by Year 7 students in a guard of honour, students participated in a day full of activities.  After the assembly, they were invited to a 'Last Lunch' where they enjoyed a feast of food and then danced in the afternoon. Many photos were taken to capture their last official school day, and their treasured friendships.  Students were then farewelled from a guard of honour from their teachers.

Thank you to the senior sub-school team and all of the other teachers that organised a lovely day; and to the Year 12’s who celebrated with joy and respect and, again made us so proud to work with them.

I would like to acknowledge the amazing contributions of Amelia Erichsen-Burgess and Heena Kaur as school captains this year and many thanks also go to all of the Year 12 student leaders. I have been incredibly impressed with the work being done by these student leaders and the wonderful support they continuously provide their peers.

All the best for the upcoming results and we look forward to seeing Year 12 students with their families at the Year 12 Graduation on December 1st 2026.

Senior School Examinations

As we approach the end of the year, our Year 10 to 12 students have been busy preparing for their end of year exams. Our Year 12 VCE students commenced their VCAA exams on Tuesday, October 27th 2026. VCE teachers have prepared them very well and we wish each and every student the very best for their upcoming results.

Year 11 VCE students commence their Semester 2 exams on Monday, November 9th  2026 and will run until Friday November 13th 2026. Year 10 Semester 2 exams will run from Monday, November 16th 2026 to Friday, November 20th 2026. Year 10 and 11 examinations are followed up with two weeks of the commencement program where all VCE students are expected to attend. These weeks are the first two weeks of Units 1 and 2 and students who do not attend will be automatically deemed at risk.  

Student Success Stories

Congratulations to our students in the Instrumental Music and Dance Program who have involved in a range of performances in a range of settings over the last few weeks. 

These in include the Ensembles Concert,   Dance Concert as well as performing at a number of primary schools and at the local shopping centres. Feedback from the community has been extremely positive.

Finally, congratulations to all students who had their work diplayed in the Arts Exhibition 'MAD Nights' in the last few weeks. The work displayed was of exceptional quality in the areas of Visual Arts, Music, Drama and Media. A big thank you to everyone who attended the exhibition over the 2 evenings.

Respectful Behaviour and Student Expectations

Information has been provided to all parents and students across the last week of Term 3 and over the break about respectful behaviour at school and stricter enforcement of student behaviour expectations. In short:

• Students are expected to arrive on time, in full uniform, with required materials and completed homework each day.
• The school has seen an increase in student misbehaviour last term that does not meet the expectation of school values of respect, commitment and safety
• The school gathered feedback from students across all year levels and teachers last term to understand the issues
• From Term 4, the school will introduce escalating consequences for repeated issues involving:
  • Mobile phones and personal technology
  • Misuse of toilets
  • Lateness to class
  • School uniform
  • Failing to attend detentions

• Parents/carers and students have already been informed about this escalation of consequences at the end of Term 3. Parents have also been reminded about their own behaviour and modelling respectful behaviour when talking to any staff member at school either in person, online or on the phone. 

   

Staff should note that if a student is issued with a school detention, they are expected to attend and complete the detention. Parents/carers and students will receive an email notification, and the detention will also be visible on the student’s COMPASS schedule. After-school detentions are held from 3:00pm to 3:45pm, Monday to Wednesday. The school is not required to obtain parental consent before issuing an after-school detention. A detention can be rescheduled only once with prior notification. If a student does not attend a scheduled detention without an approved arrangement, the consequence will be escalated to a Principal Class detention. If a student does not attend a Principal Class detention, they will be required to complete ‘Reset’ time with a member of the Principal Class until the outstanding detention has been completed. During Reset time, the student will not attend their regular classes or access the school yard during recess or lunchtime.

2027 Student Booklists

Years 7 - 11 students and parents will receive  their booklists via Compass for next year shortly. Parents should note that a number of textbooks will be changing across all year levels due to changes to the college's curriculum in line with the Victorian Curriculum Standards. 

Schools' Privacy Policy

Schools’ Privacy Policy notifies the school community that information about students is shared to fulfil our core function: educating and supporting our students. The Schools’ Privacy Policy also establishes a clarified ‘need to know’ framework. This empowers all school staff to share information about students with other staff who need to know. This is consistent with Victorian privacy law. Parents can read more about this using the below link: 

www.education.vic.gov.au/Pages/Schools-Privacy-Policy-information-for-parents.aspx

Reminder to log your child's absence on COMPASS

A reminder to all parents to please record your child's absence on COMPASS if they are not going to be at school.  If this can please be done by the start of the school day of the absence. This is a simple process.  If you use the App on your phone, just click on the shortcuts button at the bottom and 'report an absence' or from a computer desktop you will see the link on your homepage.  At current, our attendance officer is inundated calling parents whose children have not come into school, and parents are aware of the absence.  This takes away from the important work we need to do supporting children and families where attendance is of a greater concern.  If you are having any issues logging onto COMPASS please contact our IT desk for support. -  it@tlsc.vic.edu.au

Danny Dedes

On Behalf of Assistant Principals - Rick Hudson, Sasha Mildenhall and Louisa Norwood.