Aitken College Newsletter

Principal's Message

                                                                   

  Mrs Josie Crisara

Senior School

All of our Senior School students are currently in the midst of exams and we wish them well. After exams are completed the Year Ten & Eleven students are involved in Early Commencement activities and classes (21 November - 3 December). This important program allows for transition into understanding VCE and VCE Vocational Major subjects. 

Prep 2023 Transition and Year 7 2023 Orientation

The Prep transition continues with the littlest of our students beginning to familiarise themselves with school routines and our new students to the school in Year 7 joining our current Year 6's in a familiarisation of what it is like to move from primary school into secondary school.

Open evening, Performance Showcase and Art and Design Exhibition

A festive evening of performance and exhibition was held with many new families and prospective families enjoying the atmosphere and being shown the school.  Thank you to the many current families who came along to see students perform or see student work.  This important meeting together of community is important. 

Family Science Night

The Science faculty along with the Eng Girls and STEM ambassadors put on a lovely evening of activities for young people to enjoy. There was fossil making, insect observation, live chickens, light activities and more. Well done to the student helpers who excitedly shared their knowledge and to our wonderful Science teachers for the preparation involved in organising the event. 

 

ROC Pet Blessing

Our College Chaplain organised a wonderful evening of Pet Blessing as part of our Reach Out Community (ROC) activities that are starting up again. Thank you to the families who attended. There was an interesting array of pets who came along. 

Parents and Friends AGM

The Parents and Friends Association is a committee that works to benefit the College by organising fundraising and friend raising events. It is also a great opportunity to meet new people. Expressions of interest are open until 5pm on Monday 14 November  to nominate for the committee and also if you are interested in a particular role:

  • President
  • Vice President
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer

Please send your expression of interest to pandf@aitkencollege.edu.au

 

This Sunday the Parents and Friends Assoiation have their Fun Run. Come along for a great morning of activity.

Mickleham Road Upgrade – Stage 1

From mid-November, early works will begin on Stage 1 of the Mickleham Road Upgrade between Somerton Road and Dellamore Boulevard.

 

There will be changed traffic conditions at the intersection of Mickleham Road and Aitken College and reduced speed limits, lanes closures and temporary traffic barriers on Mickleham and Somerton roads while the works take place.

 

To find out more information about the upgrade and upcoming works, please visit roadprojects.vic.gov.au/mickleham. You can also subscribe for updates at roadprojects.vic.gov.au/signup