SENIOR SCHOOL
IMPORTANT DATES
Friday 21 September
STUDENT FREE DAY - Staff Professional Development Day
End of Term 3
Monday 8 October
Term 4 Starts
Wednesday 10 October
VCE Theatre Studies Monologues Night 1, 7 pm
Thursday 11 October
Drama Solo Performances
VCE Theatre Studies Monologues Night 2, 7 pm
Tuesday 23 October
Last Day Year 12 Classes
Wednesday 24 October
Year 12 Festivities Day
Wednesday 31 October
VCAA Year 12 English Exam
Please also refer to the Senior School Calendar on the school website for the full list of important dates/events.
Year 12 Captains' Report
As the year comes to an end, students are looking forward to the future past their exams. Some are thinking of going to university, others TAFE and some straight into working.
All Year 12s coming to the end of their schooling, should be reminded that after exams comes many exciting events and challenges to overcome. So, study hard now and set yourselves up to take on your future in whichever way you see fit; for life will go on and it will be time for us to take on the world.
Good luck everyone!
Rocci Pitasi and Olivia Marceddo
Year 11 Captains' Report
This past year has gone by very fast. Between mid-year exams, the GAT, the Deb Ball and everyone’s extracurricular activities, I’m surprised we have had any time for school work at all. Everyone has been tested and pushed to their limits in our first year of VCE, however everyone has taken the work load in their stride and done really well.
Everyone has matured so much this year and we have really grown as a year level. More people are working together and encouraging each other to succeed. It has really shown this year that we are prepared and ready for what Year 12 can throw at us.
This year has been full of twists and turns for everyone, but we are all very excited to see what the next chapter of our lives has in stall for us. One more year of high school and then we are free. Let’s see where the world can take us!
Chloe Saunders and Benson Rowntree
Year 12 Valedictory Dinner
TUESDAY 4 DECEMBER
“The Peninsula”
Shed 14, Central Pier, 161 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands
7.00 pm until 12.00 am
Dress: Formal or Lounge
Meal and Presentations
Cost $100.00 per person
$50.00 per child (up to 12 years)
The Valedictory Dinner is a wonderful opportunity for students to celebrate the conclusion of their school years and enjoy a relaxing night with their family and teachers.
We encourage students to invite family and friends to attend the dinner and share in the celebrations of “Six Years Together”.
The details for this evening can also be found on Compass and the Year 12 Google Classroom page.
Ticket purchases and payments are available online from the school website and the link below:
https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=32483&
There will be 5 tickets made available per family (including student ticket) in the first round of the ticket releases.
If you require any further detail, please do not hesitate to ring the Senior School Coordinators on 9735 5644.
2019 Year 12 Study Retreat
Wednesday 30 January - Friday 1 February
Deakin University
Burwood
Notices have been distributed in Year 11 Home Groups this week, for the 2019 Year 12 Study Retreat.
Students will experience full campus life, attending lectures, staying in dormitory rooms/housing and using the university’s impressive facilities.
There will also be various workshops and guest speakers, including the Resilience Project and Chief English Exam Assessor and Author, Ross Huggard.
Payment and Consent can be made online through Compass. The first instalment to secure your child’s place, is due on Friday 12 October.
Students will also need to return the Medical Form, to the VCE Office by Friday 12 October.
Year 12 Breakfasts
Don’t forget that the Year 12 breakfasts are still happening on Friday mornings from 8 am to 8:25 am in the VCE corridor.
Well done to our captains for successfully organising this again this term, you’ve done a great job!
SAC's
A reminder that if your child misses a School Assessed Coursework (SAC) they must get a medical certificate to enable them to sit the SAC in the next available IPT time slot.
Students will not be granted SAC redemption unless they have a medical certificate or it is a school-approved absence. If there are extenuating circumstances please let us know and we will make a decision based on the VCAA guidelines.
Once a student has been approved for SAC redemption, they will be required to sit the SAC the next available time slot.
Attendance
It is a requirement at Lilydale High School that students attend all timetabled classes so that teaching and learning opportunities can be maximised. If students have reached their limit for absences from class there is an opportunity for this time to be redeemed.
Students can speak to their Year Level Coordinator to discuss making this time up at lunchtime, during afternoon study periods, or after school.
Furthermore, it is a requirement that students attend Home Group, even if they have study periods, periods 1 + 2.
Absences on COMPASS
Any absences from school must be parent/guardian approved. You can do this through a signed note or you can approve your child’s absences via the Parent Approval Button on Compass.
You can also use Compass to view your student’s past absences.
VCE Coordinators
Year 11 students NOT returning to LHS in 2019
Please NOTIFY the Senior School Coordinators Office as soon as possible if your son/daughter is NOT RETURNING to Lilydale High School in 2019 to complete Year 12.
Until the age of 17, students must be in some form of full time training or employment and have satisfactorily completed Year 10.
Training options can include; VCE, VCAL, full time TAFE and Apprenticeships.
Any students wishing to leave school before these requirements are met, must put in a request for exemption to the Regional Director in consultation with Lilydale High School.
If you son/daughter is not returning in 2019, an Exit Form (available from the General Office) will be required to be completed and returned to the General Office by Friday 14 December.
VCE Coordinators