Principal's Report 

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Leading into In 2023, Vermont Secondary College is extremely tight in terms of our student numbers as we balance classes for next year. 

If, for whatever reason, your child is moving schools for 2023 can you please notify Kerry Hutchinson, via the General office as soon as possible.

MELBOURNE CUP DAY – TUESDAY 1st NOVEMBER

Parents and guardians please note that Monday 31st of October (the day before Melbourne Cup Day) will be a normal school day for Years 7, 8 and 9 however we will run an alternate timetable, which will merge classes, if required on the day. Years 10, & 11 will have this day as a study day in preparation for exams and for the completion of set work. Year 12 students are in Swot Vac.

CONGRATULATIONS TO BEN WILSON

Hearty congratulations go out to Benjamin Wilson of Year 10 who has been selected as part of the team going to the FINA Junior Worlds Diving Championships in Canada over November/December, representing Australia.

Ben trains some 26 hours a week at the Victorian Institute of Sport and this is his first major International event. Ben leaves Australia on the 23rd of November and will return home on the 6th of December. 

Ben this is a fantastic achievement, and the Vermont community wishes you every success. Well done!

STATE ATHLETICS

State athletics was held on Monday 24th of October at the Melbourne Sports Centre – Lakeside Stadium. Vermont Secondary College had many individuals and relay teams competing on the day and finished 11th overall in the state out of 243 schools, a fantastic performance. Well done to all the athletes on your achievements and to Amy Malander and David Clements for all their work supporting and coaching the students at, and to, the State finals. 

For full results of the days competition, refer to the Sports update of this newsletter.

VCE EXAMS

Our Year 12 and many Year 11 students have begun their final written exams this week. English, English as an Additional Language, Visual Communication Design, English Language, Biology and Further Mathematics are some of the subjects that have been assessed this week. We have been very impressed with our Vermont students who have been preparing diligently and have conducted themselves with great maturity. We wish them the very best for their exams. We also thank our dedicated Year 12 teachers who have been working tirelessly with our students providing one on one feedback, answering specific questions and also when needed, reassuring students.