Principal's Report 

Dear School Community,

It has been a difficult second term in terms of interruptions to the normal school program and no doubt this has had an effect on students, staff and families alike. 

So thank you for your continued support through these difficult times and hopefully the term holidays will give us a chance to draw breath, spend valued time with family and friends and some time to reflect on the current situation and get some perspective on it. Cleary this is not going to go away any time soon so it is important to build resilience and be able to adapt to the new situation whenever possible.

Take care out there, Tony Jacobs

UPCOMING VSC PRODUCTION – ‘MATILDA’ STARTING 13TH AUGUST!

 A reminder that the annual Vermont production is not far away, dates are listed below. The production team have been busy preparing this fantastic annual event.

Production dates are:

Friday              13th August        Evening           5.30pm – 11pm

Saturday         14th August        Evening           5.30pm – 11pm

Sunday          15th August        Matinee          12pm – 5pm (Afternoon Matinee)

Thursday        19th August        Evening           5.30pm – 11pm

Friday              20th August        Evening           5.30pm – 11pm

Saturday        21th August         Evening           5.30pm – 12.30am (Final Performance)

Note: Bookings with allocated seating will open on Friday 16th of July. 

Go to: https://compasstix.com/e/ryfcfn7v2e or scan the QR code below.

Thanks – Ben Pearson

Producer- Annual School Production (on behalf of the Production Team). 

TAX DEDUCTIBLE BUILDING AND LIBRARY FUNDS

As tax time is approaching, parents/guardians are reminded that donations to Vermont Secondary College’s Library Fund and Building Fund are Tax Deductible and the College welcomes donations of any size. 

While we have received the pre-planning funds for a new gymnasium, and are hopeful the rest of the funding will soon be granted, the majority of this funding will go towards the planning and construction of the building itself. The college will need to provide the extra funding for furniture, weights equipment, tiered electronic seating, any heating/cooling requirments, overhead projectors etc. for the gym itself, the weights room and the 2 classrooms within the complex.

Direct deposits to: BSB 313-140; Account No: 12050892, Account Name: Vermont Secondary College. Please use your child’s student code as the identifier. All money raised is used to enhance facilities for your student/s. Receipts will be forwarded to you for tax purposes.

UPCOMING EVENTS & KEY DATES

2:30PM FINISH - FRIDAY 25 JUNE, 2021

A reminder to the school community that on the last day of Term 2, Friday 25th June, we have a 2:30pm finish. Term 3 begins on Monday the 12th July, ending Friday 17th September.

CYCLE 2 REPORTS

Cycle 2 Reports will be available to families on Monday July 12th. As outlined in the College Newsletter last week, our assessment and reporting timeline has been adjusted as a result of the recent two week state lock down. Families will be able to access Cycle 2 reports through their Compass parent portal at 6 pm on Monday July 12th, the first day of term 3. Please contact the general office if you need any assistance accessing the parent portal.

VCE SENIOR SOCIAL – RESCHEDULED TO FRIDAY 23RD JULY, 2021 

The rescheduled VCE Senior Social will commence at 7:00pm and conclude at 11:30pm at L'Unica on Parkville, 476 Brunswick Road Parkville on Friday the 23rd of July, 2021. More details to students and families will follow from the Senior School Program Managers, Laura Gerbing and Tracy Mills.

GAT - RESCHEDULED TO THURSDAY 29th JULY, 2021

We were informed by the VCAA this week that the postponed GAT (General Achievement Test) will now be held on Thursday 29th July 2021 from 10.00am until 1.15pm. There will be no Year 11 or Year 12 classes held on that day. We are aware that some Year 11 students doing an advanced subject will be on the Year 11 ski trip. These students will sit the GAT in 2022 when they are in Year 12.