June 2020

What an interesting, yet stressful term we have had! Senior students have been working incredibly hard upon their return from remote learning and should be commended on their efforts. We have managed in the past couple of weeks to celebrate birthdays of those we missed during remote learning.

Due to COVID 19, we will finish Unit’s 1 & 3 at the end of week 2 in Term 3 .

Units 2 & 4 will begin in week 3 of Term 3.

The VCAA have provided the following information for all students of Units 3 & 4 subjects:

General Achievement Test (GAT)
Wednesday 9 September
Performance and Languages oral examinations and Extended Investigation: oral presentations
Monday 12 October – Sunday 8 November
Languages (CCAFL) written examinations
Tuesday 20 October
Written examinations
Monday 9 November – Wednesday 2 December

We do not have a finish date for Year 12s at present. We do however, have the Valedictory Dinner booked for 3rd December. More details to follow.

Career Action Plans

Ms. Cutajar and Ms Taylor have begun working with Year 12 Home groups to finalise Career Action Plans. Year 11's will begin these soon. These assist students in planning for the future, and will be used to assist with tertiary applications.

Congratulations

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Iesha Samaratunga, Maddy Tuttle,

Jack Okely, Rian Ciabago, Tina Chau, Kasey Sinclair, Reagan Edwards, Chloe Humphreys and Camila Sierra

For being successful in securing a Victoria University Guaranteed position for 2021.

BENEFITS: Your VU Guaranteed application includes a submission for a financial scholarship to VU or VU Polytechnic, to help support you in your studies.

Two successful Year 12 VU Guaranteed applicants from each partner school will receive a $2000 Ignite scholarship.

These scholarships can help with expenses like technology, software, text books and public transport costs. To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be an Australian citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, New Zealand citizen, holder of a Permanent Humanitarian Visa or holder of a Temporary Protection Visa.

5 BONUS ATAR POINTS

As a VU Guaranteed applicant, you'll receive an additional 5 ATAR points towards your Selection Rank for most courses that consider the ATAR as part of the selection process.

We encourage all students to apply if they are interested: Applications close on the 9th October for this amazing opportunity so if you are interested please visit the VU website for application details https://www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/how-to-apply/special-admission-programs/vu-guaranteed

Yr 11 & 12 CLASS CAPTAINS

Another great opportunity to celebrate was offered when we finally acknowledged our Year 12 Class Captains. These outstanding leaders will serve as great role models for the other students in our school community as well as participate in various school assemblies and events. Each class captain received a badge as acknowledgement of this great achievement.

Free Unit 3 Revision Lectures Australian Catholic University

Get study tips, learn how to revise and improve your VCE results. We offer workshops for secondary students from our ACU partner schools and community organisations in Victoria.

What subjects are on offer?

English
Further maths
Maths methods
English as an Additional Language

For further information and links to register visit: https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/community-engagement/widening-participation/year-12-workshops

FREE Online VCE LECTURES – ATAR

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Explanations of tricky areas so you don’t fall behind in class
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The chance to learn from some of VCE’s best tutors

Register now! https://atarnoteslectures.com/vic/

UNIT 1 & 3 PROGRESS - AT RISK & SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION

Senior School has collated feedback from teachers. We have sent home letters to families of those at risk and those who are travelling well at present. We really appreciate your support. Study Hall and the Study Centre are available each night. Staff are on hand to assist. We also highly recommend continued use of Edrolo.

Enjoy the break. We look forward to a very productive Term 3.

Senior School Team

Mrs. Angela Narayan-Butler

Senior School Team Leader on behalf of Senior School Team

Mrs Hardham – Year 11 Co Ordinator

Mrs Galvin – Year 12 Co Ordinator

Mrs Sant – VCAL/VET Leading Teacher

Mr Davey – Assistant Principal

Support During The Holidays