MIDDLE SCHOOL
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IMPORTANT DATES
Monday 30 July
Middle School Info Evening 6.30 pm School Hall
2019 Course Selection OPENS
Thursday 2 August
LHS Athletics Carnival
Friday 10 August
2019 Course Selections CLOSES
Thursday 23 August
Year 10 History - Holocaust Museum
Monday 27August (27 to 29)
Peer Support Camp
Please also refer to the Middle School Calendar on the school website for the full list of important dates/events.
Middle School & VCE
2019 Course Selection Information Evening
Monday 30 July
6.30 pm - Middle School
7.16 pm - Senior School
School Hall
The purpose of this evening is to inform parents, guardians and students of the 2019 Middle School and VCE Course Selection process.
You and your son/daughter will be asked to make important course selection choices starting next week. By attending the evening you will find out about:
- the guidelines/requirements for a balanced course
- the timeline/procedure for choosing courses
- the costs involved with some of the courses
The evening is also a wonderful opportunity to discuss possible subject choices with teachers from each Key Learning Area.
The Careers teachers will be on hand to answer questions about how course selection has bearing on studies at Middle School, Senior School and at tertiary institutions.
To assist you with the course selection process the 2019 Handbooks are now available on the school website homepage and below:
We look forward to your company on this important evening for your son/daughter.
Year 9 & 10 Awards Assembly - Semester 1
Friday 20 July -Periods 1 & 2
Congratulations to Year 9 and 10 students who received an academic award for Excellence and Endeavour for their Semester 1 subjects.
Students were also recognised with a certificate for Outstanding Attendance for Semester 1, with 98% attendance and above.
Congratulations to all of the Languages students who participated in the Language Perfect World Championships this year. Special mention to Derek Villaceran (Year 10), Derek won an Elite Award, finishing 32nd in the world. An amazing achievement!
Year 9 Captains' Report
Welcome back Year 9's, we hope you had a relaxing holiday and are prepared for Semester 2. We hope you were all proud of your achievements in your 'Excellence and Endeavour Awards' and if not, we hope you can achieve your goals in this semester.
This term, there are already many things happening around the school. We have the Middle School Information Night on Monday 30 July, where there will be information on subjects for 2019 as well as the process for selecting subjects.
All Year 9 students should now be sorted with their subjects for Semester 2. Please make sure you make the most of your last semester as Year 9 students.
Athletics Carnival is next week, on Thursday 2 August, so if you are participating, make sure you come dressed to impress in your house colours and ready to cheer and scream your hearts out.
Zac Hoiles and Sophie Mastaing
Year 10 Captains' Report
The Year 10's have started Term 3 off with a BANG! We had an Awards Assembly on Friday 20 July. This was to recognise students achievements through their attendance, Language Perfect World Championships results and Excellence and Endeavour.
Also on Friday 20 July, we had a 'Driver Education' session about being safe on the road, watched a motivational speaker video and attended an information session about VCE subjects and further studies.
On Thursday 26 July, all Year 10 students participated in a Careers Interviews day. The interviews were held at the Lutheran Church in Lilydale. Students were asked about their subject selections and career goals.
A subject selection information evening will be held on Monday 20 July at 6.30 pm, for both students and parents. Teachers will be available to speak to, to gain a better idea of the subjects content for next year.
Tameka Fossey and Corey Waite
LHS Athletics Carnival
Thursday 2 August
Knox Athletics Track
Bunjil Way
Knoxfield
COST $10
DUE on COMPASS - Monday 30 July
Year 9 and 10 Students NOT COMPETINGin the carnival, will be required to attend school as per normal.
The cut of date for students wishing to compete in an event was Wednesday 25 July.
Students must wear School PE Uniform or House Colours on the day. Students should ensure that if they are competing they bring appropriate clothing to compete in.
A canteen will likely be available on the day, however, we cannot guarantee that these services will be available, therefore, students should bring recess and lunch as well as a water bottle.
Parents and Guardians are encouraged to attend the event. An event schedule will be posted on Compass closer to the event date.
Unapproved Absences
Parents and guardians are asked to please approve your child's absences on COMPASS.
It is DEECD (Department of Education and Early Childhood Development) policy that all student absences are accounted for.
If you have forgotten your Compass username and password, please contact Lauren Kelso in the Middle School Office.
Middle School Coordinators