Parent News

Careers & Pathways

Although it is early in the year, many Year 12 students have begun planning their pathway options for 2024. Students have been meeting with Ms Holmes and Mr Taig for individual careers counselling sessions. These sessions will continue into Term 2. Students can book in return appointments if they need additional support.

Year 12 students can apply for university courses across Victoria using the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). Applications will open 31 July, and will close 6 October. We will guide students through this process in Term 3.

Parents and Guardians are encouraged to discuss pathway options with their child. Common course options can be found on the SCHS Careers Website. Additional course options can be found using VTAC Coursesearch.

Year 10 Subject Selection

Year 10 students will select their Senior School (Year 11 and 12) subject selections early in Term 3. At SCHS, students can choose from either the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or International Baccalaureate (IB). Students are encouraged to choose subjects that match their skills, interests, and long-term career interests.

We will run a variety of activities at school to assist students to choose their subjects. During Term 2, students will learn about their subject options, compare VCE and IB, and explore their long-term career goals in Skills, Ethics, Careers and Citizenship (SECC) classes. In Term 3, the school will run a Senior Pathways Expo and Year 10 Course Counselling Day to assist students to finalise their selections.

The Term 1 holidays are a great opportunity for students to begin discussing subject options at home with parents/guardians. The SCHS Careers Website includes lots of useful information. You can also refer to the 2023 VCE Handbook and 2023 IB Handbook for subject details (note, updated Handbooks will be released in Term 2).

Attendance Information 

If your child is absent, please follow the steps below:

Option 1

Call SCHS on 8734 2800 and leave a message on the absence line before 10:00 am

Include:  Student Full Name 

                  House & Home Group

                  Reason for Absence 

Option 2

Email absence@suzannecoryhs.vic.edu.au

Include:  Student Full Name 

                  House & Home Group

                  Reason for Absence 

Option 3

Logging into the Compass Parent Portal before 10am

https://www.compass.education/guide#section-attendance (how to guide)

Late Arrival to School

If a student arrives to school after 8.50am they are to sign in at the Compass kiosk or at the General Office. Parents can call the SCHS General Office to report any late arrivals.

Medical Certificates & Proof of Isolation Documents

Email absence@suzannecoryhs.vic.edu.au

Include:  Student Full Name 

                  House & Home Group

Further Information on Attendance can be found on the SCHS Attendance Policy attached below:

Kathryn Boxer  Enrolments Manager

Reminder about Train & Tram Safety

As many of o

ur students use public transport it is a timely reminder to ensure you are acting safely around trains and trams. In particular, students should not be crossing  in front of trains or trams. 

PTV has great resources to help you stay safe whilst travelling on their network.

Parent & Emergency Contact Information

It is extremely important that your contact details are up to date and you have emergency contact information listed with the school. This information should be updated as necessary. It is particularly important that we have someone to call if parents are unable to receive phone calls at work.

Only contacts listed as emergency contacts are permitted to collect students from school during the day. 

Please note that older siblings over 18 may be listed as emergency contacts. To update your details please email suzanne.cory.hs@education.vic.gov.au

Leaving Early / Sick Bay

Please ensure your child is aware of any appointments or requirement to leave school early prior to coming to school. Students are not permitted to use their mobile phones whilst at school and are therefore unable to receive text messages from parents or guardians. Parents are to add an attendance note on Compass and sign them out from the office when you arrive.

Likewise, students are not to call parents when they are sick. 

Students who are feeling unwell should report to sickbay and if are deemed unwell you will be contacted to collect them.

COVID Tests

We have a large number of COVID tests which in date until June and August. They are available at the office if you would like some.

 Facebook SCHS Community Group

Hello Parents/Guardians

In case you missed it, SCHS have a Facebook community group that you are welcome to join. This is just an informal forum where you can touch base with other members in the community. To join, click here and please ensure you answer the questions. 

Please follow the road rules

Please ensure that you follow the road rules, especially during the busy times of school drop off and pick up. If you drive into the school grounds, please go all the way around the circle to allow for more cars to enter the school. We have noticed parents stopping a little short when dropping off students, which causes more traffic chaos on the main road.

Also a reminder, that you can not turn right during the morning and afternoon drop off times. We understand that this may be a slight inconvenience, however the rule is there to help traffic run smoothly. During this time, it's also when many students are crossing the road. Not everyone is paying full attention and this is where accidents can happen. 

Pick Up Zone

May we also remind you that the pick up zone at the front of the school is not to be used as a waiting bay. Please ensure you are only using this area to pick up your child when they are ready to be collected. Students are permitted to use their phones as soon as the final bell rings. Please encourage your children to inform you if they are going to be delayed after school.