SENIOR SCHOOL
2017 VCE Team
Head of Senior School and Head of Year 12
Cathy Drury
Head of Year 11
Katie Wilson
Assistant Year 12 Coordinators
Caitlin Wiles
Laura Higgins
Assistant Year 11 Coordinators
Alicia Mortley
Elizabeth Rundell
Mark Beatson
Senior School Assistant
Jenny McLean
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday 27 February
School Swimming Carnival
Tuesday 28 February
Photo Day Catch-Up
Tuesday 7 March
Yarra Group Swimming Carnival
Monday 13 March
Labour Day - Public Holiday
Thursday 16 March
3 Way Conferences
Friday 17 March
Year 11 Study Skills - Periods 1 to 4
Friday 31 March
End of Term 1
Please also refer to the Senior School Calendar on the school website for the full list of important dates/events.
VCE SACs
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.
The times for SACs are:
Monday - SAC Redemption 3 pm - 4.30 pm
Tuesday - Periods 5 and 6
Thursday - Periods 5 and 6
Friday - Period 6 (one period SAC only)
Year 11 Study Skills
Students in Year 11 will be expected to complete Study Skills on Friday 17 March.
The program will run from Periods 1 to 4 and then classes as per normal, Periods 5 and 6.
The program provides strategies on note taking, time management, recall strategies, exam techniques, organization and many more.
Students will be provided with a hot dog lunch and are required at normal school times in full school uniform.
Payment of $30 for Study Skills is due by Friday 10 March on Compass.
VCAA Examinations
Special Exam Arrangements
Any student who has a medical condition whether physical or mental may be eligible for Special Exam Arrangements.
If you feel your child may qualify, they need to collect the paperwork from the VCE Office. Documentation from a specialist is essential.
Improved Performance Time (IPT)
This year all VCE students have study periods together on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Periods 5 and 6 and Friday Period 6.
The aim is to run all SACs, examinations, level assemblies, guest speakers and other activities during this time to minimise class disruption. If there are no relevant activities for your child during this time, they are free to go home to study. However, students are more than welcome to stay at school and study.
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.
Towards the end of term, it is imperative that students make up classes they have missed.
Student Absences
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