College Communications
TERM 1 KEY DATES
Saturday 10 February
Chinese/Lunar New Year
Tuesday 13 February
Photo Catch-Up Day
Anniversary of the Apology to the Stolen Generation
Wednesday 14 February
Cupid Delivery Service, periods 1 & 2
Year 12 assembly, period 4
Thursday 15 February
Alternate VCE schedule - VCE students arrive 9:30am
Senior Volleyball Round Robin
Senior Tennis Round Robin
Senior Cricket Round Robin
A Midsummer Night's Dream Auditions, 3.30pm in C3
Year 10 Information Evening, 6.30pm, Performance Centre
Monday 19 February
General school tour, 9.15am from W-Block
Tuesday 20 February
Year 7 Social BBQ, 5:30pm
Wednesday 21 February
A Midsummer Night's Dream Auditions, 3.30pm in C3
Thursday 22 February
Year 8 Sport
Wednesday 28 February - Friday 1 March
Year 7 Camp Weekaway
Thursday 29 February
Intermediate Sport
Thursday 7 March
General school tour, 9.15am from W-Block
Friday 8 March
Year 7 Cricket
International Womens Day
Monday 11 March
Labour Day - public holiday
Tuesday 12 March
Year 9 Wildlife incursion
Year 7 Soundworks Turbo Day
Division Swimming trials
March 13 March
Stringworks Turbo Day
Wednesday 13 - Monday 25 March
NAPLAN testing window
Thursday 15 March
Year 10 Parent Information
Tuesday 19 March
Enrichment Maths Competitions
Wednesday 20 March
Year 7 Sport
DSC Open Night, 5pm - 7pm
Wednesday 20 - Tuesday 26 March
Harmony Week
Thursday 21 March
Junior School Harmony Day
National Close the Gap Day
Tuesday 26 March
Student-Led Conferences - no classes scheduled
Regional Swimming trials
Wednesday 27 March
General school tour, 9.15am from W-Block
Thursday 28 March
Last day of Term 1
College Bell Times
| Period | Time |
|---|---|
| Period 1 | 9:00am - 10:00am |
| Period 2 | 10:00am - 11:00am |
Recess: 11:00am - 11:25am | |
| Period 3 | 1:25am - 12:25pm |
| Period 4 | 12:25pm - 1:25pm |
Lunch: 1:25pm - 2:15pm | |
| Period 5 | 2:15pm - 3:15pm |
| End of Day | 3:15pm |
New Shade Cloths
From Monday 12th February, students will be able to enjoy another shaded area during their breaks with the installation of shade cloths outside W-Block.
Ordering School Photos
Families have until Monday 12 February to order their school photos before re-order feesapply. If your child missed photo day on the 5th February then the College has organised a Photo Catch Up day on Tuesday 13 February. Families will then have another 7 days to place their orders.
Please refer to the attachment on how to order your child(ren)'s photos.
Reminder: Mobile Phone policy
Students must not use their mobile phones at the College during school hours, including recess and lunchtimes. Students who use their phone and/or mobile device inappropriately at the College will be asked to forfeit their device until after school.
From the Health Centre
- Action Plans and associated Medication forms are still outstanding for a number of students with medical conditions. Please check Compass events for your required documentation.
- If the student no longer has the condition, please inform the College in writing.
- A reminder that student medication must be supplied by families.
Canteen Payments
To keep in line with the school's mobile phone policy, only cash or card payments will be accepted at the Canteen.
Current Canteen Menu:
Student Out-Of-Class Notification
This year we are introducing a new process for when a student requests to leave the classroom. Previously, students had their teacher sign the notes section of their Student Planner. Now, when a student requests to leave the classroom, their teacher will log a Compass Chronicle entry which will send an SMS message to parents to notify them that their child has left the classroom.
The new process will assist the College in carrying out our duty of care for students as well as provide more transparency for parents of their child's activities.
We welcome feedback from our student and parent community regarding this process update. If students or parents have questions or concerns regarding this, please contact your relevant Year Level Coordinator or Positive Climate for Learning Leader.
Interest Clubs & Homework Club
Looking for something to do at lunchtime?
As the year gets underway, more Interest Clubs will return (or start up). For now, here is a list of the lunchtime and after school clubs in Term 1.
| Day | Club |
|---|---|
| Monday | Breakfast Club (from 8:15am), Rainbow Collective (LGBTQIA) in C13, Slime Club (Years 9-12) in W4 |
| Tuesday | Crafternoon in C13 |
| Wednesday | Crochet in C13, Anime Club in the Library |
| Thursday | Art Club in B3, Homework Club (3.30pm - 4.30pm) in A-Block |
| Friday | Rainbow Collective (LGBTQIA), Games Club in W-Upper, Movie Club in C13, History Club in L3, Badminton Club (3.30pm - 4.30pm) |
Wellbeing Hub
Don't forget that The Hub (near the Canteen) is open every day at recess and lunchtime for drop-in and everyone is welcome.
Camps, Sports & Excursions Fund (CSEF) Applications
School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors. Excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works while sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are a part of a healthy curriculum. CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps, and sporting activities.
If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families.
The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child. If you would like to apply for the first time, please contact the school office on 9848 4677 and ask for an application form, alternatively see attached application form.
Applications for CSEF must be submitted by 28 June 2024.