SENIOR SCHOOL
IMPORTANT DATES
Tuesday 11 September
Accounting Revision Lecture
Thursday 13 September
VCE Music Performance 9 am
Legal Studies Revision Lecture
Saturday 15 September
Masterclass Revision Lectures: Literature, English and Biology
Thursday 20 September
Year 12 English Trial Exam
3 Way Conferences
Friday 21 September
STUDENT FREE DAY - Staff Professional Development Day
End of Term 3
Please also refer to the Senior School Calendar on the school website for the full list of important dates/events.
THE RESILIENCE PROJECT
** Parent Information Evening **
SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD’S MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING
Tuesday 18 September
7 pm
LHS Performing Arts Theatre
The Resilience Project delivers emotionally engaging programs to schools, providing practical, evidence-based, positive mental health strategies to build resilience and happiness.
All parents/guardians are encouraged to attend our 'Parent Information Evening' to learn more about methods to support mental health and wellbeing.
Year 12 Valedictory Dinner
TUESDAY 4 DECEMBER
“The Peninsula”
Shed 14, Central Pier, 161 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands
7.00 pm until 12.00 am
Dress: Formal or Lounge
Meal and Presentations
Cost $100.00 per person
$50.00 per child (up to 12 years)
The Valedictory Dinner is a wonderful opportunity for students to celebrate the conclusion of their school years and enjoy a relaxing night with their family and teachers.
We encourage students to invite family and friends to attend the dinner and share in the celebrations of “Six Years Together”.
The details for this evening can also be found on Compass and the Year 12 Google Classroom page.
Ticket purchases and payments are available online from the school website and the link below:
https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=32483&
There will be 5 tickets made available per family (including student ticket) in the first round of the ticket releases.
If you require any further detail, please do not hesitate to ring the Senior School Coordinators on 9735 5644.
Gratitude Board
Don’t forget to visit the 'Gratitude Board' outside Room V05 and write down what you’re grateful for this term.
Mindful Mornings -
VCE Points
Mindful mornings are still happening every morning at Steamworks from 8:15 to 8:25 am. Come down to Steamworks and enjoy a relaxing start to your morning.
VCE students will receive one point for every session they attend, so make sure that you put your name down when you drop in.
Monash Business School - Accounting Week Case Study Competition
Congratulations to Damian Armstrong, Benjamin Vincent and James Laven, who WON FIRST PLACE in the Monash University Accounting Week Case Competition!
The Case Competition involved two stages. The first stage required the boys to produce a 2000 word team-based report, responding to a fictional business case study and make recommendations on the investment prospects of this business.
Having produced an outstanding report, on Wednesday 5 September the boys attended Monash University (Clayton Campus) to compete against five other teams in the final of the competition.
The final stage required the team to deliver the recommendations of their report in a 10-minute presentation to a panel of three judges. The presentation that they delivered was polished and professional, and they handled the questions from the judges flawlessly.
The win was well-deserved and we are very proud! The boys received a trophy, certificate and $200 visa gift card each for their efforts, and the school has received a plaque and $1000.
Thank you James, Ben and Damian, for shining a light on the capabilities and talent of LHS students!
Ms Shields
2019 Year 12 Study Retreat
Wednesday 30 January - Friday 1 February
Deakin University
Burwood
Notices have been distributed in Year 11 Home Groups this week, for the 2019 Year 12 Study Retreat.
Students will experience full campus life, attending lectures, staying in dormitory rooms/housing and using the university’s impressive facilities.
There will also be various workshops and guest speakers, including the Resilience Project and Chief English Exam Assessor and Author, Ross Huggard.
Payment and Consent can be made online through Compass. The first instalment to secure your child’s place, is due on Friday 12 October.
Students will also need to return the Medical Form, to the VCE Office by Friday 12 October.
Year 12 English Trial Exam
Thursday 20 September
All Year 12 students doing the mainstream strand of English and/or English Language, will have a trial examination on the 3 Way Conferences Day - Thursday 20 September.
All Year 12 students will need to arrive at school by 8:30 am, ready to begin their reading time at 8:45 am.
The examination will finish at 12:15 pm for the mainstream English classes and 11:15 am for the English Language classes.
Payment of $10 can be paid to the Main Office for the mainstream English students. This is due to the examinations being externally assessed.
SAC's
A reminder that if your child misses a School Assessed Coursework (SAC) they must get a medical certificate to enable them to sit the SAC in the next available IPT time slot. Students will not be granted SAC redemption unless they have a medical certificate or it is a school-approved absence. If there are extenuating circumstances please let us know and we will make a decision based on the VCAA guidelines.
Once a student has been approved for SAC redemption, they will be required to sit the SAC the next available time slot.
Attendance
It is a requirement at Lilydale High School that students attend all timetabled classes so that teaching and learning opportunities can be maximised. If students have reached their limit for absences from class there is an opportunity for this time to be redeemed.
Students can speak to their Year Level Coordinator to discuss making this time up at lunchtime, during afternoon study periods, or after school.
Furthermore, it is a requirement that students attend Home Group, even if they have study periods, periods 1 + 2.
Absences on COMPASS
Any absences from school must be parent/guardian approved. You can do this through a signed note or you can approve your child’s absences via the Parent Approval Button on Compass.
You can also use Compass to view your student’s past absences.
VCE Coordinators