VSC Updates and Information
Vermont Secondary College
UPCOMING EVENTS
YEAR 11 EXAM SCHEDULE
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THURSDAY 8 JUNE 2023
THE STRINGS SOIREE'
Held in the Music Centre. 6pm - 8pm. All are welcome.
MONDAY 12 JUNE 2023
KINGS BIRTHDAY
A reminder that the King’s birthday long weekend is Monday the 12th of June.
THURSDAY 15 JUNE 2023
GENERAL ACHIEVEMENT TEST (GAT)
For ALL students studying a Unit 3 and 4 VCE subject.
THURSDAY 15 JUNE 2023
VSC MID-YEAR REPORT WRITING DAY
Parents/guardians are also reminded that Thursday 15th June is a pupil free day. Vermont Secondary College will be using the day as an Assessment and Report Writing
Day and students in Years 7 – 11 are not required at school, except for those students in Year 10 and 11 completing the GAT.
FRIDAY 16 JUNE 2023
VCE SENIOR SOCIAL
6.30pm start and concluding at 11:30pm. Cathies Lane Receptions, 90 Cathies Lane, Wantirna South.
MONDAY 19 JUNE 2023
SEMESTER TWO BEGINS
Reminder to parents/guardians and students that the whole school (Years 7 – 12) moves into the second semester in the last week of this term starting on Monday the 19th of June.
TUESDAY 20 JUNE 2023
COMMUNITY FOCUS DAY
Live Music, Sausage Sizzle and other fun activities
Free dress (by gold coin donation only)
WEDNESDAY 21 JUNE 2023
VSC Community Association Meeting
7pm Flexible Learning Centre – All Welcome!
Our guest speaker Leesa Moar (Head of Student Wellbeing) will discuss:
- the school’s approach to Wellbeing
- common issues and concerns
- tips for parents
- Q & A
The regular meeting will follow our guest speaker. All welcome.
FRIDAY 23 JUNE 2023
2:30PM FINISH
A reminder to the school community that on the last day of Term 2, Friday 23rd June, we have a 2:30pm finish. Term 3 begins on Monday the 10th of July, ending Friday 21st September.
Subject Selection Process 2024
Although it may seem a long way off, students will begin the process of researching information and selecting their subjects for 2024 at the beginning of term 3.
We will conduct a subject selection Expo for students in Year 9 into 10 and 10 into 11 on Wednesday July 19 in Period 3 and 4. Parents will be invited to attend this Expo with their student.
Years 8 -11 will each have a student assembly to explain the process of selecting subjects and these presentations will be recorded and posted on the website so that parents can be informed of all of the relevant information.
Year 9 into 10 and 10 into11 students will have an individual course counselling session with a staff member at the college in Week 3 or 4 in term 3.
Students will have to make their subject choices and submit them on the Web Preferences site by Wednesday August 9th.
Further information will be released to Families over the coming weeks via Compass.
Stay well this winter
Symptoms of influenza (flu) can hit very quickly and may last several weeks. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and others from getting the flu.
Annual influenza vaccination is recommended from mid-April each year and is free under the National Immunisation Program for those at higher risk of complications from the flu.
Keeping our school community well
Parents, carers and students are encouraged to practice prevention measures, including:
· washing and sanitising hands regularly
· avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
· covering nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing · staying home if unwell and consulting a general practitioner (GP) or Nurse-on-call as required
· staying up to date with flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.
Flu vaccinations
Flu vaccinations can be booked through GPs and pharmacies, many of which can also provide COVID-19 vaccinations. Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over.
Some people are more at risk of complications from flu and are eligible for free vaccination as part of the National Immunisation Program.
COVID-19 booster
The 2023 COVID-19 booster dose is available for everyone aged 18 and above.
Getting your booster dose remains the best way to prevent severe illness or hospitalisation, especially in people aged over 65 and those at higher risk of severe illness.
You can have your booster dose 6 months after your last dose or COVID infection.
Children aged between 5 and 17 years who are at risk of severe illness can also receive a 2023 booster dose. You can get your next dose at your local pharmacy or GP. To find one near you, refer to the vaccine clinic finder.
Find out more
For more information about preventing flu, and immunisation, refer to: · Better Health Channel influenza flu immunisation fact sheet · Getting vaccinated against influenza.
Access to Pornography and Safety Online – June 2023
Thanks to those members of our community who reached out following my recent piece on the impacts of pornography and sexualised language on the development of the young people in our community. If interested in the issue, please see this article from Chloe Shorten, Chair of the Centre for Digital Wellbeing, arguing that we need increased regulation and accountability around online access to pornography if we are to successfully address this issue. Beyond this, a colleague recently shared this series of New Zealand Government advertisements that address issues associated with children and the online environment. I think they may offer an amusing and engaging entry point for conversations about online safety.
Aidan Message (Assistant Principal)
ICAS Dates
RE: ICAS DATES for Writing, English and Year 7 Spelling Bee
Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,
Thank you for enrolling in the ICAS Assessment for Writing, English and Year 7 Spelling Bee respectively.
Currently there are 57 students from Year 7-10 enrolled in the ICAS Writing Assessment; 72 students enrolled in the ICAS English Assessment and 31 for the ICAS Year 7 Spelling Bee.
Please take note of the sitting window for each of these assessments as shown in the accompanying table.
The final date for each ICAS assessment will be confirmed early in term 3 when the semester 2 timetable has been finalised.
You will be duly informed of the date for each of the listed ICAS Assessments.
ICAS TEST SITTING WINDOW
ICAS WRITING – Year 7-10
7 Aug – 11 Aug 2023
English – Year 7-10 14 Aug – 18 Aug 2023
Year 7 Spelling Bee 21 Aug – 25 Aug 2023
Should you have any queries please email me as follows: ramsaranr@vermontsc.vic.edu.au
Thank you for your enrolment in the respective ICAS Assessment.