Important Dates, Activities & Events
WHOLE SCHOOL IMPORTANT DATES
| DAY | WHEN | WHAT |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday-Friday | 14-17 March | Unit 3 OES Camp 2, Mitchell River (Year 11) |
| Wednesday-Friday | 15-24 March | NAPLAN (Year 7 & 9) |
| Tuesday | 21 March | School Council AGM & meeting |
| Monday | 27 March | Unit 1 OES Camp 1, Glenelg (Year 10), (27-30 March) Interim School Reports Published, 9.30am PST Conferences, Years 11-12 Bookings Open, 9.30am Assemblies (Years 7-10) Year 7 Parent/Carer Meet & Greet Evening |
| Tuesday | 28 March | PST Conferences, Years 7-10 Bookings Open, 9.30am |
| Monday | 3 April | Unit 1 OES Camp 2, Glenelg (Year 10), (3-6 April) Year 7 Interschool Sport |
| Tuesday | 4 April | Casual Dress Day (last day onsite for students), 3.15pm Dismissal |
| Wednesday | 5 April | Parent Student Teacher (PST) Conferences, remotely via Teams, student free day |
| Thursday | 6 April | Professional Practice Day students learn from home, timetable will be scheduled for work to be completed on Compass) Last day of Term 1 |
| Friday | 7 April | Good Friday (Public Holiday) |
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS | ||
| Monday | 24 April | Term 2 Commences Professional Learning Day (Student Free) |
| Tuesday | 25 April | ANZAC Day (Public Holiday) |
| Wednesday | 26 April | Students Commence |
SEMPER SQUAD
A breakfast snack and drink will be provided after training.
LUNCHTIME ACTIVITIES
| Activity | Location/Teacher | Day/s of the week |
Sports Equipment Borrowing Students can collect a piece of equipment from the Sports Office during lunch time. (You will need to leave your compass card as a deposit) | Sports Stadium Office Sport Staff | Every day |
Swimming Pool The pool is open every lunch for casual swimming, to develop your stroke, or some games. Mr Cameron has offered underwater hockey, water polo or volleyball on a Monday, if the numbers are high enough. | Mon - Mr Cameron Tue - Mr Edleston Wed - Mr Moffatt Thu - Mr Cook Fri - Mr Smith | Every day |
Board Games Come to the JRC, (currently housed in the STEM mezzanine) to play a variety of board games. Particularly popular on wet days. Limited capacity, so be early. | JRC (STEM MEZ) The Librarians | Every day |
Chess Club Some fun and competitive games on offer, plus a chance to learn the game of chess, for newbies. | Room 84 (STEM) with Mr Bise | Monday and Tuesdays |
Y7/8 Indoor Soccer Come play in a friendly game of indoor soccer in the stadium. All abilities welcomed. (Y7 and 8 only) Limited capacity, so be early. | Stadium with Mrs Swainston | Wednesdays |
Vocal Ensemble A chance to sing in a group and learn more about music. All ages and abilities welcome and a variety of music styles will be covered. | Room 72 with Mrs Young and Ms Bretherton | Thursdays |
Fitness Club Join Mr mace for a fitness session in the Weights room. Learn how to use all the equipment and build your strength and fitness. | Weights room with Mr Mace | Tuesdays and Fridays
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Art Club Come get your creative juices flowing with some arts and craft. All abilities welcomed and art supplies will be provided. | Room 13 with Ms Beck | Thursdays |
French Extension Struggling or wanting to develop faster in French. Join Mr Sutcliffe for French Extension classes. | Room 57 with Mr Sutcliffe | Fridays |
Interact Meeting Join Mr Christie for interact meetings. | Room 40 with Mr Christie | Thursdays |
Weekly House Points Sport Competition Basketball, Netball, Badminton and Indoor Soccer in term 1. | Stadium with Mr Moffatt and House Leaders | Fridays |
Writers Group All budding Writers, this is a chance to develop your skills. Y7-9 and Y10-12 on alternating weeks. | Y10-12 Room 505 Y7-9 Room 12 with Mr Murray | Wednesdays (Alternating weeks) |
SLC Meetings Join Mrs Bahramis for SLC meeting | Room 402 with Mrs Bahramis | Mondays |
Chill Out and Look About (COLA) Join Mrs Bahramis for COLA meeting | Room 402 with Mrs Bahramis | Tuesdays
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Rainbow Alliance Socialising with other students in the LGBTQIA+ community. Advocacy for issues you care about. Discussing LGBTQIA+ topics, events and news | Room 52 with Mrs Donegan, Ms Gooding and Mrs Cameilleri | Fridays |
AFTERSCHOOL
Dungeons and Dragons (TTRPG)
Come play some DnD with a group of friends after school.
After school on a Wednesday from 3.30-5.00pm
Room 53 and 54
with Mr Nicol
BREAKFAST CLUB
Monday | Wednesday | Friday
8.00am – 8.45am
Room 57
MUSIC
Rehearsal times for our ensembles
| ENSEMBLES | DAY | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Concert Band | Monday | 3.30pm-5.30pm |
| Intermediate Concert Band | Tuesday | 3.30pm-5.00pm |
| Guitar Group | Tuesday | 3.30pm-4.30pm |
| Senior Jazz Ensemble | Wednesday | Lunchtime |
| Vocal Ensemble | Thursday | Lunchtime |
| Junior Concert Band | Thursday | 3.30pm-4.45pm |
| Senior Stage Band | Thursday | 3.30pm-5.00pm |
LIFESAVING
Lifesaving has kicked off again for 2023
on Tuesday afternoons.
If you are interested in getting involved in the lifesaving program please collect a form
from the Sports Office.
The activities include surfing, snorkelling, board paddling techniques, first aid, CPR, rescue techniques and many other water-based activities.
At the end of the year students can attend the week long Portsea Lifesaving Camp where they will aim to gain Bronze Medallions.
SCHOOL PRODUCTION
The 2023 production of The Addams Family cast has just been announced! This show is going to be an absolute beauty and we cannot wait for you to see all of the talent on offer!
Opening night Thursday 27 July!
