MIDDLE SCHOOL
Home Group FUN.
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday 3 December
Year 10 Exams (3 to 6)
Wednesday 5 December
2019 VET Orientation (at various locations)
2019 VET Acting/Animal Orientation at LHS
Friday 7 December
Year 9 English Exam - Periods 1 & 2
Year 9 Maths Exam - Periods 5 & 6
Thursday 13 December
Year 10 Awards Assembly - 9.00 am
Year 10 into Year 11 Orientation - 9.40 am
Year 9 Awards Assembly - 9.40 am
Friday 21 December
End of Term 4
YEAR 10 EXAMS
Monday 3 to Friday 6 December
IMPORTANT EXAM INFORMATION
- Students must be in FULL SCHOOL UNIFORM to complete exams.
- If students are absent on the day of an exam they will need to see the Coordinators to organise a catch up exam.
- Any students with clashes or other issues with their exams will need to see the Coordinators.
- Students can leave immediately after their last exam for the day.
- STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO LEAVE THE SCHOOL BETWEEN EXAMS AND THEN RETURN.
YEAR 9 EXAMS
Friday 7 December
English Exam - Periods 1 and 2
Maths Exam - Periods 5 and 6
IMPORTANT EXAM INFORMATION
- Students must be in full school uniform.
- Students are expected to arrive at school by 8.3 0 am.
- Students are to REMAIN at school for the entire day.
- Calculators will not be provided. It is an expectation that students have their own calculator.
- Students will not be able to use an iPad as a calculator.
- Students must bring their student Compass id card.
- Students absent on this day, will need to see the Middle School Coordinators to arrange a catch up exam - date to be confirmed.
Awards Assemblies Thursday 13 December
Period 1
Year 10 Awards Assembly
Period 2
Year 9 Awards Assembly
We look forward to seeing all students attend the 'End of Year Awards Assemblies' to celebrate student achievements during the course of the year.
Year 10 into Year 11
ORIENTATION DAY
Thursday 13 December
Periods 2 to 6
Following the Year 10 Awards Ceremony on Thursday 13 December, Year 10 students will attend Orientation sessions for their Year 11 classes in 2019.
Orientation is compulsory for all Year 10 students who are returning in 2019 and students will be provided with essential holiday homework during this time. This includes VCAL students for 2019.
2019 Year 10 Subjects
Year 9 students will find out their Year 10 subjects on Thursday 13 December, Year 9 Awards Assembly.
Students will be required to take a copy of their course allocation (including the code descriptions from the windows of Student Services) for purchasing of books from the Year 10 Booklist.
Changes to subjects will be considered in the second week of full classes next year. A 'Change of Subject Form' will be required to be completed and signed by a parent/guardian. This form will be available on Compass next year.
Please note, not all changes will be possible due to course requirements and student numbers in classes.
Students NOT returning to LHS in 2019
We ask that parents and guardians contact the Middle School Office as soon as possible, if your son or daughter is not returning to Lilydale High School next year.
An Exit Form will be required to be completed and signed by a parent/guardian and returned to the School Office.
Year 9 Captains' Report
2018 is coming to an end for Year 9s. We have had many events held during the last few weeks and some events still to come.
Two weeks ago, some of the Year 9 students participated in a camp to Tasmania for 5 days. The camp was really good and we had some amazing experiences, like standing in the pitch black glow worm chamber as the worms lit up the cave like a starry night. Getting up close to the Tasmanian Devils at the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo and hand feeding kangaroos. It was a fantastic experience and I'm glad that we got to do it with our friends.
Next year in May, the Year 10 students have the opportunity to go to Central Australia for a 9 Day camp. This will be, a one in a lifetime experience travelling to the heart of Australia with your friends, learning about Australia's history and culture. The first deposit is due by Friday 7 December on COMPASS. So get in and secure a spot on camp.
Last Thursday, we had a fundraiser for Movember. Students and staff were asked to wear Christmas socks and/or Christmas hat in exchange for a gold coin donation. Many teachers around the school have been playing their part in raising money and growing a mo. Our school has raised a total amount of $6,544.45 which has placed us in 8th spot on the School’s Challenge Leaderboard out of 302 participating schools. This is an amazing effort from everyone.
This Friday, the Year 9s will be participating in their first exams (Maths and English) to help them prepare for the upcoming years. So make sure you get some study and revision done to get the best mark on these exams.
Zac Hoiles and Sophie Mastaing
2019 Year 11
Presentation Ball
Sunday 19 May
3 pm to 7.30 pm
The Crown Palladium
SOUTHBANK
Payment of $340 was due by Friday 30 November (no payment – no participation).
For all enquiries, please call Danielle on 9735 5644 during school hours.
2019 Year 10 Central Australia 9 Day Camp
Camp 1
Monday 29 April to Tuesday 7 May, 2019
Camp 2
Wednesday 1 May to Thursday 9 May, 2019
1st Payment $300 - Due Friday 7 December
TOTAL COST: $1,500.00
The cost includes transport (coach, airfare), camping and entrance fees and most meals (Coach & Air Itinerary Brochure to follow shortly).
PAYMENT
To secure a place on the camp, the following payments are required to be paid on Compass OR at the General Office by the due dates;
1st Payment - $300 Friday 7 December, 2018
2nd Payment - $600 Friday 15 February, 2019
3rd Payment - $600 Friday 29 March, 2019
In addition, once deposit is paid to the tour company, payments can only be refunded if another student fills the vacated position on the camp.
Please contact the Middle School Office if you have any questions.
Lost Property Items
Students are reminded to check 'Lost Property' held in the Middle School Office by Friday 7 December. Items not collected by this date will be disposed of.
Lockers
Year 9 and 10 students must make sure all items are cleared out of their lockers and taken home within the next two weeks.
Unapproved Absences
In an effort to finalise all unapproved absences for 2018, we require parents/guardians to please log on to Compass and approve absences that your child may have .
If you need any assistance, please don’t hesitate to call Lauren Kelso in the Middle School Office and she will approve the absences for you.
Middle School Coordinators