Farewell Class of 2018

On Wednesday 24th October we farewelled the class of 2018. The day started with a breakfast in the PAC followed by a celebration assembly. The theme for the morning was WAY Back Wednesday. The valedictory planning team had met regularly over the course of 2018 to plan for the event and prepare the decorations. Students arrived to the PAC, at 8.00 am, which was decorated with memories of their child hood years including colourful displays of Bob the builder, Hi 5, Brittany Speers, Justin Beiber to name a few.

Assembly was opened with a duet Mr L’huillier and Eliza Scott on guitar playing ‘Little Talk’s (a tune that Mr L’huillier played to them in Year 7). There was a ppt of pictures of the students in prep, a trivia show, snap shot news, funny awards, poem, Kahootz games, Reality show parody (Keeping up with the Captains), video of VCAL life and a Lip sync staff and students.– A selection of games was played including pin the horn on the unicorn, scattegories and donuts on strings.

Thank you Luke Janson, Kaycee Gunn Cameron, Eliza Scott, Sara Riipa, Taia Dea’th, Adaora Ilobuchi, Melanie Clarke, Ambria Andrews, Alisha Allen

Special Provision - for students undertaking a VCE Subject

Students who we are aware of that meet eligibility requirements for special provision and or special examination arrangements for 2019 will be notified shortly regarding the application process.

If you are unsure whether your student meets eligibility requirements for special provision and or special examination arrangements please contact Robyn Andrews - Year 12 Leader. I have attached information about both so that parents/guardians are aware of the supporting documentation required, as you may want to start organising specialist appointments now in preparation.

Important Assessment dates for senior school 2019

Performance Assessment Tests (PAT’s)

Monday 4 – Friday 8 March (all students undertaking units 1 and 3 VCE subjects)

Year 11 English Oral presentations

Wednesday 19th April – individual times will be allocated to students

Year 12 English Oral presentations

Wednesday 26th April – individual times will be allocated to students.

Mid Year written examinations

Monday 3 – Friday 7 June (all students undertaking units 1 and 3 VCE subjects)

General Achievement Test (GAT)

Wednesday 12th June 2019, 10.00am – 1.15pm

October Holiday Practice written examinations

Monday 30 October – Thursday 3 November (all scored students undertaking units 3 and 4 VCE subjects)

Performance and Languages oral examinations and Extended Investigation: oral presentations

Monday 7 October 2019 – Sunday 3 November 2019

Written examinations

Wednesday 30 October 2019 – Wednesday 20 November 2019

The final date for Year 12 VCE classes is Tuesday 22 October

SAVE THE DATE

Valedictory dinner and awards ceremony Wednesday 23rd October at the Frankston Arts Centre.

Presentation Ball Information Night

The Presentation Ball Information night was held on the 22nd October. Glen and Radmillah Foote from Good Look Dance were in attendance along with students from years 9 and 10 anxious to sign up. Details about the ball, which will be on the 26th April 2019 were outlined.

It is not too late to sign up, if any students missed the night and would like to be involved, speak to Robyn Andrews in the senior centre

Attached is the rehearsal times

Access Monash Mentoring Graduation 11th October.

Congratulations to the following Year 12 students who graduated this year. – Alex Murray, Alisha Allen, Austin Pimm, Bilal Nasa, Christy Dihm, Adara Ilobuchi, Eliza Scott, Jeremy Harrington, Melissa Traynor, Sara Riippa, Shanise Bosmans, Tahlia Boden, Talia Toulidakis, Taylah Simpson, Tyson Murray, Zayabeth Dyer.

The ceremony was held at Monash Clayton. Eliza Scott and her family along with Mr Doherty attended the event.

Sign up for 2019 (Year 11 and 12 students) closes on the 30th November.

A little bit about the program.

The Access Monash Mentoring provides intensive support to selected Year 11 and 12 students who aspire to university study.

The program aims to support students’ decision-making and preparation for university and careers by matching them with high achieving Monash students to work in a one-to-one mentoring relationship.

Mentoring activities may include:

■ Online and face-to-face sessions

■ Exclusive access to Monash University outreach and leadership activities

■ Academic/study assistance

■ Enrichment activities

Faculty activities

■ Industry connection opportunities

■ Student and professional shadowing exp

Dates to Remember

November

December