Sub School News
Exams
Year 10 and 11 students have just completed their end of semester exams. A valuable experience as students decide on their pathway and prepare themselves for VCE studies in the future. Student behaviour throughout the period was outstanding and it is hoped their results reflect the amount of work they have put in across the first semester.
Our year 12 students completed the GAT (General Achievement Test) during this time as well. An indication that their year and schooling is coming to a close.
With plenty more work to be done we encourage our Year 12 students to give their studies as much dedication as possible to ensure that they are giving themselves every opportunity for success.
Course Counselling
Course Counselling sessions will be held at the beginning of term 3 for all Year 9 and 10 students. The process is a vital one in selecting the appropriate pathway for each student and gives them the best possible opportunity to succeed in whatever field they wish to pursue.
Year 10 students will have a 15-minute session on the 25th of July and Year 9 students will have their appointment on the 26th of July. More information will be given in the coming weeks.
At Lyndhurst Secondary College we understand the diverse nature of our students and the need for different curriculums and choice. As part of this, a new Year 10 program is being rolled out in 2019.
The program will essentially offer year 10 students a choice between Pre VCAL and Pre VCE studies, better preparing students for Year 11 and 12 studies in the following years. More information will be presented about this at the Senior School Information Evening on the 18th of July commencing at 6.45.
Formal invitations to students and families will be sent out in the nearer the time.
Elective Taster
In week 1 of term 3, Year 8 and 9 students will be taken through an “Elective Taster” session which will provide information on all electives available to them so that they are able to make informed decisions about which electives are going to bring them the most engagement and the best possible opportunity to achieve success.
Lyndhurst Academy
All Year 7, 8 and 9 students were given the opportunity on the 15th of June to select an area of passion to study in 2019 as a part of the new Academy Program being implemented next year.
It is an exciting change to the College program giving students in Year 7 to 10 an extra opportunity to study a topic, sport, field, or career of their choice. If your child was away and missed the opportunity to select, please direct them to the front office to see Mr Rogers.
Attendance
Attendance is a key component of your child experiencing success at Lyndhurst Secondary College. It is suggested that students with an attendance rate of less than 95% will have their education impacted upon in some manner. This equates to students missing less than 10 days a year and less than 3 days a term.
Please encourage students to attend as much school as possible to allow them the best possible chance of experiencing success and significant growth across semester 2 2018. If issues or barriers restrict student attendance, please work with the relevant sub school or wellbeing team for support.
