SENIOR SCHOOL
Lilydale High School
KEY DATES
Tuesday 23 May
Senior School Sport
Friday 26 May
Business Management Market Day
End of Units 1 and 3
Monday 29 May - Friday 2 June
Year 11 and 12 Exam Week
Monday 5 June
Start of Units 2 and 4
Monday 13 June
Kings Birthday
Tuesday 14 June
Student Free Day - Reporting and Assessment Day
Thursday 15 June
GAT (no scheduled classes running)
Thursday 22 June
Unit 4 English Oral SACs
Friday 23 June
END OF TERM 2 - 2.30 pm FINISH
Tuesday 27 June
EIS Netball Waverley Tournament (27 to 30)
Monday 10 July
START OF TERM 3
Year 11
Health and Wellbeing Day
On Thursday 11 May, the sun was shining for a fantastic Health and Wellbeing Day with the Year 11s. The day began with a highly educational and informative talk from Adam and Nathan of the Positive Speakers Bureau. They talked to the students about the spread of STIs and safe sex, and the stigma around living with HIV.
After a challenging but engaging start to the day, Mr Bleakley lightened up the mood with some fun warm up activities which got the students moving and laughing.
Competition on the sporting field was fierce with students taking spills and showing their skills in multi-ball and Ultimate. Luckily all came up smiling.
A more relaxing time was had by the students on the lake walk who enjoyed seeing the sun after a few rainy days.
Barefoot bowls was also a highlight for those that attended, with a big thanks to the volunteers at Lilydale Bowls who are always willing to give their time.
Healthy cooking was an option that almost all students chose, making delicious fruit smoothies and oat energy balls.
Mindfulness drawing was a fantastic way to unwind and calm the minds of many students, with some very interesting art on display during these sessions. Beat Sabre competition and board games round robin, saw many smiling faces.
The day wrapped up with a very enthusiastic and highly contested trivia activity.
A delicious lunch was catered by Tasty Az, a social enterprise which employs vulnerable people and that comes highly recommended by the Senior School Team.
Thanks to all the amazing teachers who volunteered to give up their time in the planning and running of these sessions. The smiles on the students’ faces said it all. These teachers included; Jonathan Bleakley, Justin Tullet, Alister Stuart, Phil Carr, Elissia Demetris, Sarah Hardy, Zoe Younger, Caitlin Marshall, Dave Blaxland, Riana Asta, Jye Cuff, the food team and the whole of the Senior School Team.
Our Captains, Liv Bradshaw, Noah Vincent, Indii Peacock and Charley Reynolds were also instrumental in making this day run well.
Thanks also to Laura Bentley and Jenson New for helping run the VR activities.
Organisation Skills!
A big shout out to Alyssa Goodman of 11F. I was given consent to take this photo of her locker after I swooned and praised her for her organisation skills! Fantastic!
Julie Colyer
Exam Week
Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June
Throughout Week 6, all Year 11 and 12s will be undertaking exams for all of their subjects. Most subjects will run their exams in their double period, with a few exceptions being completed during IPT.
All classes will be running as per normal. Students are required in class throughout the week.
End of Unit 1 and 3
Students who have yet to complete any missed or rescheduled SACs from Unit 1 or 3 must have them complete before exam week (Week 6). If they haven’t yet rescheduled a missed SAC, they need to see the coordination team as soon as possible.
GAT and GAT Preparation
The VCAA GAT exam will be held on Thursday 15 June for all Year 11 and 12 students completing a Unit 3 and 4 subject this year.
There will be a GAT Preparation session held on Thursday 8 June to assist students understand what is involved and the best way to undertake this exam.
It is mandatory that all students completing a Unit 3/4 student attend both the GAT preparation and the GAT.
If students have any concerns or questions, they are encouraged to come and speak to the coordination team.
VCE Coordination Team