Senior School News

Term 4 Transitioning Back to On-site Learning

Year 12s

It was with great excitement that we welcomed our Year 12 students back to on-site learning at the start of this term! It was a tough start, with their first day back requiring students to sit the GAT from 10am to 1:15pm, but it was also a great relief to finally have this event done and dusted after so many postponements. 

Wednesday 6 October saw the Year 12s return to normal classes and the chance to launch into their exam revision with their teachers and classmates. It was lovely to see students enjoying each other’s company again; chatting and laughing, playing downball and soccer in the yard and collaborating in the classroom. 

Week 2 proved to be another rollercoaster of emotions as COVID once again de-railed our plans. On the plus side, Year 12 students enjoyed a “Dress-Up Week”, with each day having a particular theme. We started with “M &Ms day” where students wore a single colour, followed by “Twins Day”, “Occupation Day” (aka what do I want to be when I grow up ). Thursday saw the always popular and fun “Primary School Day”, where we marvel at those who can still fit into their Primary School Uniforms (sort of!), while at the same time realising just how much they’ve all grown. The week finished with a Halloween theme. 

Unfortunately, by the end of the week, the gut-wrenching decision was made to end on-site classes for the Year 12s earlier than planned, to be replaced by a week of online revision and masterclasses. This was done to minimise the risk of students missing out on their English Exam if the school became an exposure site. We are so mindful of all the hard work students have put into their studies and want to provide the opportunity for them to demonstrate their knowledge in their exams and reap the benefits of their hard work. 

We know that the cohort will be disappointed with missing their last week, but we know that they will “take it on the chin” and adapt to the new plans with the same resilience that they’ve had to display on many occasions these last two years. 

We are planning a Celebration Valedictory Event to be held after the exam period. We hope this will provide students with an opportunity to celebrate their achievements and efforts across their secondary schooling. The format of this event is yet to be determined and will be based on further health advice from the Department. 

Over the holidays, a letter was delivered to each of our Year 12 students which contained messages of hope and encouragement from their teachers. We all recognise what a difficult time these students have faced and we applaud their efforts. Those words will hopefully help our students through this next challenge and into the exam period.   You can find a copy of this attached below.

Year 10, 11 and 12s

Please find below a summary of important events occurring for Senior School students between now and the end of term. Year 10 and 11 students should note the change in the scheduling of their examination periods to maximise the number of face-to-face lessons with their teachers prior to these assessments. 

Senior School Important Dates

Week 3

Monday October 18 to Friday October 22

• Remote Revision and Masterclasses for Unit 4 VCE students
• Last week of classes for Unit 4 VCAL students **
• Only students with specific arrangements may attend on-site (for example, to sit a Redemption SAC – the venue and access requirements will be communicated to individual students by Coordinators)
• Tuesday: VCE CCAFL Language Exams in JLC (Persian, Punjabi, Korean)

Week 4

Monday October 25 to Friday October 29

• Monday: Remote classes for Year 10 & 11 students.
• Tuesday: Year 11 students return to full-time on-site learning from this date. Year 10 students completing a Unit 2 study, attend for that class only.
• Wednesday: Year 12 English & EAL Exam (Year 12 Exams continue until 17/11)
• Thursday & Friday: Year 10 students attend on-site learning for these two days only.

Week 5

Monday November 1 to Friday November 5

• Monday: Year 11 on-site classes will be running. Year 10 remote classes running.
• Tuesday: Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday (no on-site or remote classes)
• Wednesday: Remote classes for Year 10
• Thursday: Year 10 students return to full-time on-site learning from this date.

Week 6

Monday November 15 to Friday November 12

• On-site learning for Year 10 & 11 students.

Week 7 

Monday November 15 to Friday November 19

• Year 11 Exams begin (from 15/11 to 26/11: timetable to be released soon). Year 11 students only required on-site for their exams.**
• Year 10 on-site learning.

Week 8 

Monday November 22 to Friday November 26

• Year 11 Exams continue (concluding on the Friday)
• Year 10 on-site learning.

Week 9

Monday November 29 to Friday December 3

• Year 10 Exams (English, Maths and LOTE only): Monday to Wednesday
• Year 10 Concluding Day: Thursday
• Year 11 Concluding Program (details to be advised)
• Friday December 3: Assessment & Reporting Day (no classes)

Week 10

Monday December 6 to Friday December10

• Advance Program: current Year 10 & 11 students required at school this week for Orientation to Year 11 & 12 classes. (2022 timetable will operate)

** VCAL Students please note: The last day of classes for VCAL students will be dependent on Outcomes being completed and ticked off. The last day that VCAL students are required on-site will be communicated to individual students by Mrs Kingham.

 If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact Year Level Coordinators.

Kate Leaumont

Head of Senior School

1 to 1 Digital Learning Program 2022

In 2022 we will continue with our whole school 1 to 1 Digital Learning Program for all students.

The purchase of these devices is crucial to the learning program as students will access eBooks rather than an extensive number of expensive textbooks.

Details of the 1 to 1 Digital Learning Program for all students and important information regarding suitable devices are detailed in the attached policy.

**Please note that the JB Hi Fi Solutions portal is no longer open for the sale of devices. This service is not available for 2022 purchases.

Student Compass ID/Library/PTV  Cards

Please remind all students that they must carry their Student Compass ID/Library/PTV  Cards with them at all times.

ALL students must sign in/out with their card at the General Office when they are arriving late or leaving early for any reason. A reminder that Year 12 students are required to sign in/out at The John Landy Centre Compass Kiosk.

The cards are also used for any student photocopying that is done at school. The EDSC Student Compass ID/Library/PTV  is also the student PTV (Public Transport Victoria) cards. They are required to carry this card as student identification while travelling on public transport.

If a student loses their card, parents/guardians are able to re-order a replacement card via the Compass parent portal.