Senior School Report

Senior School Assistant Principal update

I wish to congratulate all of our senior year students for their commitment to their studies in term 1, 2023 that has proven to be a busy and academically challenging start for the commencement of our first year cohort. The students have demonstrated their academic capacity to be focused on meeting and exceeding the expectations set by Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority (VCAA) for VCE and new embedded Vocational Major that has replaced the VCAL program. Our students have embraced the opportunities to be involved in range of academic and extra curricular activities that support their academic and career aspirations such as our year 10 students attending the Hume/Whittlesea Career Networking Event, the excursion to GTAC Victoria's leading Life Sciences education centre, at Melbourne University offering innovative and collaborative programs in cell and molecular biology and our highly successful year 12 Surf and Study Camp. The Surf & Study Camp was design to "hot house" our Year 12 students by accelerating their preparations for year 12 examinations that involved us delivering a workshop focused on writing skills for VCE and data literacy and exam vocabulary delivered Hayley Harris and Rob Park who are specialist educational consultants.

Promotions Policy

I wish to draw all students, parents and carers attention to Edgars Creek Secondary College Promotions Policy; that outlines the multiple opportunities for students to achieve success in their Senior School experience and provides personalised pathway planning to support students achieving their goals in and beyond school. 

In order to set students up for success and support their decision making through Senior School and beyond, the following framework guides how students proceed through their senior years. 

Year 10 into Year 11 Requirements

In order to enter a senior certificate program such as VCE or VCE Vocational Major at  Edgars Creek Secondary, year 10 students must:

• For Year 11 VCE entry: 
  • Attain satisfactory completion of at least 4 of 6 subjects in semester 2.
  • Attain satisfactory completion of English or EAL
  • Achieve attendance level of 80% or above.
     
• For Year 11 VCE Vocational Major entry
  • Attain satisfactory completion of at least 3 of 6 subjects in semester 2.
  • If English or EAL is not successfully completed, additional testing will be required to determine the students readiness to proceed to a Senior Pathway Program
  • Achieve attendance level of 80% or above.

*Individual circumstances are taken into account upon making a final decision regarding a student’s access to a year 11 VCE program.

Year 11 into Year 12 Requirements

In order to gain entry from year 11 into year 12, students must achieve the following:

• A minimum of 8 satisfactorily completed units at the unit 1 and 2 level or above, unless
  • The student undertakes 6 subjects in year 12 as part of an individual pathway plan
• A minimum of 6 units completed if a confirmed 6 subject pathway plan in place for year 12
• At least 1 unit of English or EAL
• A VCE attendance rate of 90% for the academic year

*Individual circumstances are taken into account upon making a final decision regarding a student’s access to a year 12 program.

Term 2, April Progress Reports

The release of the Term 2, April Progress Reports is important opportunity to discuss your child's learning growth and achievements and or areas for improvement. I urge all carers to review your child's attendance, progress towards achieving the academic requirements and that they are demonstrating the schools values through their behaviour.  It is important that all students are aware of the Promotions Policy requirements and are working towards being eligible for their individual study and career pathway which will be determined by the effort.  So, I urge all parents to discuss with your child their term 2, April Progress Report.

Year 10

Year 10 Assembly key messages for Term 2

In Week 8 of this term we held a Year 10 Assembly with some important key messages. Embracing learning awards were handed out to those students who were nominated by their teachers, 3 students with 95% or more attendance were randomly selected to win a $5 canteen voucher. Students were reminded of the importance of being punctual to class, school expectations around Mobile phones and uniform.

• Please over the holidays check that your child's winter uniform fits. If you need more uniform but are experiencing financial hardship please contact the college to see how we can assist.

Embrace learning Award Winnners

• Careers - Awaan Pathan
• Careers - Masen Hall
• English - Ellis Bankura
• English - Amani Nakouh
• English - Elissa Mansour
• English - Jireh Fiaui
• English - Satori Youen
• English - Hugo Wu
• English - Navi Kaur
• English - Tayliah Marsh-Sutton
• English - Sandra El Baba Essa
• English - Abdul Rahman
• Health and PE - Ishika Samuel
• Health and PE - Jireh Fiaui
• Health and PE - Awaan Pathan
• Humanities - Irbah Maulana
• Humanities - Anisa Abdulle
• Humanities Justina Antony
• Humanities - ELyzia San Martin
• Humanities - Troy Tutundzievski
• Humanities - Ruqaya Ghanem
• Humanities - Julia Nooitgedagt
• Humanities - Amirah Jumale
• Mathematics - Irbah Maulana
• Mathematics - Rafael Goncalves
• Mathematics - Klint Naakeu
• Mathematics - Justina Antony
• Mathematics - Mohamed Abdullahi
• Mathematics - Anwar Elmi
• Mathematics - Milan Majmunovic
• Mathematics - Montana Martins
• Mathematics - Anthony Peniata
• Mathematics - Saishain Saishain
• Mathematics - Peace Sibanda
• Mathematics - Marcerina Sorrenti
• Mathematics - Zyrah Nguyen
• Mathematics - Shameeka Hawkins-Fermanov
• Science - Irbah Maulana
• Science - Anisa Abdulle
• Science - Amelia Gionta
• Science - Wally Adnan
• Science - Letka Sherifi
• Science - Mathias Becerra
• Science - Rayn Khan
• Science - Janna Hisham
• Science - ELyzia San Martin
• Science - Tayliah Marsh-Sutton
• Science - Sameer Ahmed
• Science - Alara Brown
• Science - Snajana Boddu
• Science - Isaac Deak
• Science - Divjot Kaur
• Science - Gurleen Kaur
• Science - Manroop KAir
• Science Shreya Monja
• Science - Jaylan Needham
• Science - Ellis Bankura
• Science - Arifah Nabilah Asri
• Science - Gurkirt Kaur

Career networking excursion

On Thursday 23rd of March our Year 10 students attended the Career Networking for Young people expo at Plenty Ranges Arts & Convention Centre. Upon arrival students were given a presentation by the Australian Defence Force followed by a second presentation about the job and career growth in the Whittlesea region. After the presentation students were given an expo passport that students needed to get signed off at each of the stalls. It was a highlight to see so many students engaged in the expo approaching a variety of TAFE and University stalls to gather information about their future career. Students left the expo with a renewed excitement and ambition to chase their dream careers.

Year 10 Volleyball Tournament

The Term 1 year 10 volleyball tournament has come to an end with Team 1 being awarded overall champions of the competition. On Wednesday 5th April the top four teams played off in a thrilling finals series. Team 7 won in a close semi final against team 9 beating them by 5 points. Team 1 beat team 7 by 7 points taking them into the grand final. Thegrand final was best of three sets and it was a great game for the spectators to watch. Team 1 win the first set by 9 points. Team 7 had a courageous fight back in the second set and ended up winning by 8 points which pushed the match into a third set. Team 1 brought their determination into the third set winning easily by 13 points and crowned themselves as champions. It was a great match to watch with all players putting everything on the line to get their team the win. Well done and congratulations to all teams involved throughout the term. We look forward to seeing other activities run throughout term 2. 

Year 10 Formal

Our Year 10s have an exciting year ahead of them with the Year 10 formal coming in week 7 of Term 3 on Friday August 25th. Planning has already begun to ensure that this is a night our Year 10s will never forget as they build wonderful memories with their friends. A student led planning committee will be meeting early in Term 2 to help with the organisation of this night to make it one to remember. We look forward to providing you with more updates regarding this exciting event.

Pat Cronin Foundation

Early in Term 2 students will be getting a visit from the Pat Cronin foundation. The Pat Cronin foundation is an educational organisation that targets young people and provides education, strategies and resources to empower young people to stop violence. These presentations will be held on Monday Week 2 and Monday Week 3 of Term 2. 

Year 11

Year 11 overview and key messages

Well done on the first term of VCE year 11 students. It has been a busy, but overall very successful term for year 11 students. This term, the year 11 cohort has shown a considerable commitment to their studies and continuing to build their skills and knowledge as they progress into their VCE journeys. As a sub school we would like to congratulate the year 11's for this great start to the year! 

The year 11 team would like to share some important messages to parents and guardians to ensure that the year 11 cohort continue to progress throughout the year.

• Every day counts! - In VCE students are required to be at school at least 90% of the time. If students are away this means that they will miss vital content that is covered in class. This can then cause students to become more stressed and effect their studies.
• If your child is away please let us know - If your child is going to miss a day of school please either contact the front office or place the reason on compass. This is important information that the Year 11 team use to help support your child's engagement with their school work.
• Medical certificates - If your child misses a SAC (school assessed coursework) they must provide a medical certificate. This can be either handed to the front office, or the senior school office. 
• Moving into winter uniform in term 2- As we progress into term 2 students will start to transition into winter uniform. Please over the holidays check that your child's winter uniform fits. If you need more uniform but are experiencing financial hardship please contact the college to see how we can assist. 

- George and Sam

Year 11 - Term 1 embrace learning awards

Well done to the following students who have been nominated for a Term 1 'embrace learning' award. These awards recognise students who have demonstrated a significant amount of effort and commitment to their studies in a specific subject.  Well done to the following students.

• Biology - Mryana Qis Mussa and Sophie Asaad
• Business Management - Ilyas Elmi
• Chemistry - Fatima Rakipi and Filip Stojanovski
• English - Eva Nastevska
• Food Studies - Calvin Nguyen
• Health and Human Development - Zakaria Abdulle, Kiara De Luca
• Legal Studies - Ruqaia Mohammmed
• General Mathematics - Esra Al Moosawi, Arsheen Dua, Safiya Mohamud, Heifa Zeki and Cameron Wilkinson-Lawler
• Mathematical Methods - Avleen Singh, Amrit Brar
• Product Design and Technology - Halima Abubeker
• Physics - Raghav Rao and Alexander Bondor
• Psychology - Kloe Camporedondo and Aliza Kane
• Literacy - Philip Deak and Zinalabden Al Khafaji
• Numeracy - Ruben Santos and Eva Mazzone
• Personal Development Skills - Wadih Satmeh

Term 2 outlook - Lunch time events and other incursions

The 'pump up the fun' is back for Term 2. Early in term two, year 11 students will have the following evets that they will be able to access.

• Badminton in the gym during Thursday lunch times
• Year 11 lunch time cooking classes
• Study skills and motivation session - Hosted by Darren Pereira

Year 11 student spotlight profile

Lucinda Groppi - Early access Year 12 Psychology

What early access subject are you studying: I'm studying unit 3 and 4 Psychology (year 12). In Unit 3, we have been learning about how the brain works and how we process information. We have also covered specific topics such as operant conditioning, classical conditioning, sensation and perception.

Who is your early access year 12 teacher: My teacher is Chloe. She is an awesome teacher! She makes class really fun but also makes the content easy to learn. 

Would you recommend doing an early access VCE subject?  Yes, I would recommend it. I feel like doing a year 12 subject in year 11 takes off a little bit of stress when you enter year 12 because you already  have an idea of what it's like when you do early access. It also builds your exam skills which is going help when you sit most of your year 12 exams in the following year.  

What is one bit of advice you would give to a student thinking of doing early access VCE? One bit of advice I would give is to try to be as orgainised as possible and stay up to date with classwork and homework. Also, get into a routine when doing homework or study so you can spread it out over the week and still do other hobbies.  

VCE Vocational Major - Literacy based cooking

As part of the unit 1 literacy, students had to research, write and follow a healthy meal recipe. This unit allowed students to build upon their literacy skills and demonstrate clear written communication and following a procedure. What a great way to demonstrate a learning outcome by designing and cooking a delicious meal!

Year 12

Year 12 Surf & Study Camp

The Surf and Study Camp to Lorne was a great success 

Student account 

This surf camp was an amazing experience; the camp to end all camps. From the bus ride to the activities we did (like surfing, volleyball and study workshops) every moment was a fun and memorable one. The surfing workshops benefitted me in a way that it could not usually, when I surf by myself. I learned how to assist others, when they needed help, and how to work as a team to support each other. The study workshops taught me important skills that will aid me when coming up to exams. 

This camp was one of making memories, which made it all worth it, and one that I will never forget.

Layne

Year 12 Vocational Major - Field trip to the Melbourne Zoo

On Tuesday the 4th of April, the Year 12 VM students went on an excursion to Melbourne Zoo as part of their Personal Development Skills work. The students met at Epping Station in the morning and travelled to the Melbourne Zoo via public transport. This helps students develop their ability to travel independently using public transport, an important skill as many prepare to enter the workforce. At the zoo, the students participated in an educational session where they planned a project to support animals and the environment. The students brainstormed the ways they could help animals including collecting rubbish from the surrounding areas, using this to create art and eventually selling it to raise donation funds for the Melbourne Zoo. 

The students worked as a team to brainstorm what roles and responsibilities they would need to fulfil for this future project. After this, the students had time to walk around the zoo and visit many of the animals there. Afterwards, the students travelled home once again via public transport. Staff would like to commend students for their efforts during the excursion and the way they conducted themselves in public. In particular, thank you to the many students who offered seats up to elderly people on public transport or moved out of the way for young children at the zoo. All students represented our college proudly and we look forward to seeing what comes of their project! 

Year 12 Biology Excursion - GTAC

The year 12 students traveled in to GTAC (Gene Technology Access Centre) on the 3/4/23. During the session the students completed two practical experiments: 

• Gel electrophoresis
• Gene cloning using recombinant and transformed bacteria

Throughout the day the students worked in small groups with mentor scientists that are current PHD students at The University of Melbourne. Overall, the year 12 class had a great day building their skills in a lab and are looking forward to returning for another program in Unit 4.