WHOLE SCHOOL Dates, Activities & Events
WHOLE SCHOOL
IMPORTANT DATES/EVENTS
| DAY | WHEN | WHAT |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 31 May | Year 11 Exams commenced (until 8 June) |
| Thursday | 1 June | End of Unit 3 Division Cross Country |
| Friday | 2 June | Year 12 Assessment Week Commences (until 8 June) |
| Thursday | 8 June | Year 11 Exams Conclude Year 12 Assessment Week Concludes Year 12 Formal |
| Friday | 9 June | Report Writing Day (Student Free) Year 11 VCE VM Placement Concludes |
| Monday | 12 June | King's Birthday (Public Holiday) |
| Tuesday | 13 June | Middle School Exams (No Scheduled Classes) Units 2 and 4 Commence Senior Sport |
| Wednesday | 14 June | Years 7 and 8 Maths Exams Middle School Exams (No Scheduled Classes) |
| Thursday | 15 June | Middle School Exams (catch-up) GAT (No Scheduled Year 11 and 12 Classes) |
| Friday | 16 June | Production Rehearsal (all day) Year 8 Sport Middle School Exams (catch-up) All Unit 1 and 3 coursework and attendance to be redeemed Year 11 Formal |
| Monday | 19 June | Year 7 Sport Year 9 Discovery Week Year 10 Work Experience Years 9 and 10 2024 , Course Counselling Information Evening |
| Tuesday | 20 June | School Council, 6.30pm (remotely) |
| Thursday | 22 June | School Reports published |
| Friday | 23 June | Last Day of Term 2, 2.30pm dismissal |
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS | ||
| Monday | 10 July | Professional Learning Day (student free) |
| Tuesday | 11 July | Students Commence Term 3 |
SEMPER SQUAD | TERM 2
A breakfast snack and drink will be provided after training.
LUNCHTIME ACTIVITIES
| Activity | Location/Teacher | Day/s of the week |
Sports Equipment Borrowing Students can collect a piece of equipment from the Sports Office during lunch time. (You will need to leave your compass card as a deposit) | Sports Stadium Office Sport Staff | Every day |
Swimming Pool The pool is open every lunch for casual swimming, to develop your stroke, or some games. Mr Cameron has offered underwater hockey, water polo or volleyball on a Monday, if the numbers are high enough. | Mon - Mr Cameron Tue - Mr Edleston Wed - Mr Moffatt Thu - Mr Cook Fri - Mr Smith | Every day |
Board Games Come to the JRC, (currently housed in the STEM mezzanine) to play a variety of board games. Particularly popular on wet days. Limited capacity, so be early. | JRC (STEM MEZ) The Librarians | Every day |
Chess Club Some fun and competitive games on offer, plus a chance to learn the game of chess, for newbies. | Room 84 (STEM) with Mr Bise | Monday and Tuesdays |
Y7/8 Indoor Soccer Come play in a friendly game of indoor soccer in the stadium. All abilities welcomed. (Y7 and 8 only) Limited capacity, so be early. | Stadium with Mrs Swainston | Wednesdays |
Vocal Ensemble A chance to sing in a group and learn more about music. All ages and abilities welcome and a variety of music styles will be covered. | Room 72 with Mrs Young and Ms Bretherton | Thursdays |
Fitness Club Join Mr mace for a fitness session in the Weights room. Learn how to use all the equipment and build your strength and fitness. | Weights room with Mr Mace | Tuesdays and Fridays
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Art Club Come get your creative juices flowing with some arts and craft. All abilities welcomed and art supplies will be provided. | Room 13 with Ms Beck | Thursdays |
French Extension Struggling or wanting to develop faster in French. Join Mr Sutcliffe for French Extension classes. | Room 57 with Mr Sutcliffe | Fridays |
Interact Meeting Join Mr Christie for interact meetings. | Room 40 with Mr Christie | Thursdays |
Weekly House Points Sport Competition Basketball, Netball, Badminton and Indoor Soccer in term 1. | Stadium with Mr Moffatt and House Leaders | Fridays |
Writers Group All budding Writers, this is a chance to develop your skills. Y7-9 and Y10-12 on alternating weeks. | Y10-12 Room 505 Y7-9 Room 12 with Mr Murray | Wednesdays (Alternating weeks) |
SLC Meetings Join Mrs Bahramis for SLC meeting | Room 402 with Mrs Bahramis | Mondays |
Chill Out and Look About (COLA) Join Mrs Bahramis for COLA meeting | Room 402 with Mrs Bahramis | Tuesdays
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Rainbow Alliance Socialising with other students in the LGBTQIA+ community. Advocacy for issues you care about. Discussing LGBTQIA+ topics, events and news | Room 52 with Mrs Donegan, Ms Gooding and Mrs Cameilleri | Fridays |
AFTER SCHOOL
Dungeons and Dragons (TTRPG)
Come play some DnD with a group of friends after school.
After school on a Wednesday from 3.30-5.00pm
Room 53 and 54
with Mr Nicol
BREAKFAST CLUB
Monday | Wednesday | Friday
8.00am – 8.45am
Room 57
MUSIC
Rehearsal times for our ensembles
| ENSEMBLES | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Concert Band | Monday | 3.30pm-5.30pm |
| Intermediate Concert Band | Tuesday | 3.30pm-5.00pm |
| Guitar Group | Tuesday | 3.30pm-4.30pm |
| Senior Jazz Ensemble | Wednesday | Lunchtime |
| Vocal Ensemble | Thursday | Lunchtime |
| Junior Concert Band | Thursday | 3.30pm-4.45pm |
| Senior Stage Band | Thursday | 3.30pm-5.00pm |
LIFESAVING
Lifesaving has kicked off again for 2023
on Tuesday afternoons.
If you are interested in getting involved in the lifesaving program please collect a form
from the Sports Office.
The activities include surfing, snorkelling, board paddling techniques, first aid, CPR, rescue techniques and many other water-based activities.
At the end of the year students can attend the week long Portsea Lifesaving Camp where they will aim to gain Bronze Medallions.