SENIOR SCHOOL

2018 IMPORTANT DATES

Wednesday 14 February

School Photo  Day

Thursday 13 February

Theatre Studies 'Picnic At Hanging Rock' Excursion

Monday 19 February

VCE Cricket

Tuesday 20  February

VCE Theatre Studies 'Top Class' Excursion

Friday 23 February

Drama 'This is Eden' Excusion

VCE Softball, Baseball, Tennis and Volleyball

Monday 25 February

School Swimming Carnival (TBC)

Thursday 19 April

Year 12 Study Skills

2018 Senior School Coordination Team

Head of Senior School and Year 12

Katie Wilson

Head of Year 11

Janine Sayers

Assistant Year Level Co-ordinators

• Mark Beatson
• Katie Hunter
• Caitlin Wiles
• Sarah Redgewell
• Leah Shields

Senior School Assistant

Jenny McLean

Year 12 Retreat

Last week many of our Year 12 students attended a three day retreat at Deakin University.

Students stayed in residency accommodation on campus and participated in setting goals, developing essential study habits and revision skills and building relationships with their peers and teachers.

They also experienced an inspiring talk from ‘The Resilience Project’ and study lectures on the requirements for VCE English and English Language.

Staff were impressed with the behaviour and attitude of the students throughout the retreat. Well done to all who attended - we are looking forward to seeing you achieve your goals.

Year 11 Surf Camp

On Wednesday last week, a group of Year 11 students went to Phillip Island on the VCE PE Surf Camp.

The camp proved a great start to the year, providing students with opportunities to surf, participate in beach activities, study and form positive relationships with each other and with staff.

NEW Whiteboards

Ms Stavro's Unit 1 Legal Studies class using the new whiteboards.

Special Exam Arrangements for VCAA Examinations

Any student who has a medical condition whether physical or mental may be eligible for Special Exam Arrangements.

If you feel your child may qualify, they need to collect the paperwork from the VCE Office. This is due in to Ms Wilson in the VCE Office by Friday 16 February. Documentation from a Specialist is essential.

Improved Performance Time (IPT)

This year all VCE students have Study Periods together on Tuesdays and Thursdays,  Periods 5 and 6 and Friday Period 6.

The aim is to run all SACs, examinations, level assemblies, guest speakers and other activities during this time to minimise class disruption.

If there are no relevant activities for your child during this time, they are free to go home to study. However, students are more than welcome to stay at school and study.

Absences

It is a requirement at Lilydale High School that students attend all timetabled classes so that teaching and learning opportunities can be maximised.

If students have reached their limit for absences from class,  there is an opportunity for this time to be redeemed. Students can speak to their Year Level Coordinator to discuss making this time up at lunchtime, during afternoon Study Periods or after school.

Towards the end of term,  it is imperative that students make up classes they have missed.

Furthermore, it is a requirement that students attend Home Group, even if they have Study Periods, Periods 1 and 2.

Absences on COMPASS

Any absences from school must be parent/guardian approved.  You can do this through a signed note or you can approve your child’s absences via the Parent Approval Button on Compass. 

You can also use Compass to view your student’s past absences. 

VCE SAC Redemption

Students will not be granted SAC redemption unless they have a medical certificate or it is a school-approved absence.

If there are extenuating circumstances please let us know and we will make a decision based on the VCAA guidelines.

VCE students and cars

Some students will acquire a car and licence in 2018.  PARKING is available in the Stadium Car Park.

NO DRIVER STUDENT MAY TAKE OUT ANOTHER STUDENT IN THEIR CAR DURING SCHOOL HOURS.

Students may obtain their parents’ permission to be driven to and from school in another student’s car.  A written note from both students’ parents must be given to the VCE Coordinators before driving another student or siblings.

Students must inform the VCE Coordinators of their licence plate numbers and car make and colour.

Uniform

As per the school uniform policy, students are not to wear any facial piercings. This includes clear piercings.

Students also need to ensure that they wear white socks without logos.

All  Senior School uniform requirements are available through LOWES.

Online School Uniform Lilydale High School

VCE Coordinators