ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS' REPORT

SENIOR SCHOOL SUBJECT SELECTIONS FOR 2024

Please be aware that the Student Handbook for 2024 will be released on Thursday 22 June for all students. The handbook contains subject descriptors and other useful information to help students make informed decisions about the subjects they wish to study in 2024.  Subject selections will commence in early Term 3 as outlined in the dates below:

Current Year 11 Students

• Thursday 13 July - Subject Selections for 2024 OPEN
• Monday 24 July - Subject Selections for 2024 CLOSE

Current Year 10 Students

• Thursday 13 July - Subject Selections for 2024 OPEN
• Monday 24 July - Subject Selections for 2024 CLOSE

Current Year 9 Students

• Wednesday 14 June - Applications for Enhancement (VCE) Subjects for 2024 OPEN
• Monday 10 July - Applications for Enhancement (VCE) Subjects for 2024 CLOSE
• Thursday 13 July - Subject Selections for 2024 OPEN
• Monday 24 July - Subject Selections for 2024 CLOSE

EXAMS

Congratulations to all Years 10 and 11 students for completing their exams. These are important assessment tools and provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of key skills and knowledge.  Of course, exams in themselves do not signal the end of the semester. There is valuable learning to be undertaken in all subjects until the last day of term.  It is an expectation that students attend all classes and meet all assessment obligations until this point in time.  We thank all families for their support.

REPORTS

End-of-semester reports will be available on Compass at the end of Term 2. Please read these reports carefully and discuss with your child how they can further improve their academic performance in the second half of this year. These reports will include a transcript of all information provided via Learning Tasks throughout Semester 1. Progress Reports will also be completed by teachers - these provide valuable feedback about students’ effort, organisation and behaviour.

When reflecting on their reports, students should focus upon the attributes and behaviours teachers recommend for further improvement - perseverance, hard-work, asking for help, taking pride in their learning and setting high expectations. Educational research has proven that intelligence is changeable (not predetermined or fixed), and that academic growth can be achieved by all - working hard, being resilient and acting on the advice in end-of-semester reports are the keys to achieving this growth.

UNIFORM

Families are reminded that students must continue to be in full winter uniform during Term 3.  Please take a moment over the holidays to check that your child has all the correct uniform items.  If additional or new items are required, these can be purchased from Bob Stewart (466 Centre Road Bentleigh) 

Some key uniform requirements to note:

• College Blazer - this is compulsory and must be worn to/from school during Terms 2 & 3. 
• Footwear - black, leather, lace-up school shoes with low heels and no buckles (not ‘runner/sneaker’ type).
• General Appearance:
  • Hair styles must not be extreme and colours must be natural; long hair should be tied back;
  • Jewellery should not be obvious or extreme; facial piercings are not acceptable; ear sleepers/studs must be small and unobtrusive;
  • Cosmetics and make-up should not be obvious/excessive;
  • No nail polish; 
  • Students must be cleanly shaven.

Our strict uniform policy is an important part of the positive McKinnon School culture and we appreciate everyone’s support in this area.  A copy of the full uniform policy can be found here.