FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Lilydale and Upper Yarra Education Plan

Lilydale High School has been included in state government planning money to develop an 'education plan' for the Yarra Valley with a view to maximising educational opportunities for all students.  

Over the course of the next few months, public consultation will take place including parent, student and teacher focus groups.

The aim is to make sure that we have a great state school system in place with access for all students, improved resources and sharing of best educational practice.

More information will be provided as I am updated.

Tech School Update

The Year 8 Science teachers have undertaken training at the Tech School to enable them to take their classes over to experience the program in Term 3.

The program at the Tech School begins with online learning in the preceding weeks followed by a visit to participate in activities.

The unit of work is then completed with post online work back at school, including relocation activities.  

We are looking forward to seeing how our students enjoy the experience.

Child Safe Guidelines

In the latter part of 2016,  I reported that all schools from the independent, catholic and government sector, had to comply with new child safe policies to ensure a safe and secure environment exists for all students.

Lilydale High School is compliant with both policy and procedures.  A statement of zero tolerance of child abuse in any form is on the school website, with links to policy and other information.

Thanks to everyone who has contributed to ensuring that we have everything in place to create a safe and secure environment.

Instrumental Music Evening

My thanks to Kate McAlister our Instrumental Music Coordinator, teachers, students and parents for a wonderful Mid Year Instrumental Music concert held on Wednesday 21 June.  Over 80 students from Years 7 – 12 performed on the night.   

Kate and the team of Instrumental Music teachers, Clancye, Stephen, Malcolm, Kent and Bronwyn, do a great job with the dedicated students taking them for lessons and lunchtime rehearsals.

Thanks also to Amy Cumming who contributes her time and talents to assisting with the program.

School Uniform - Hoodies

Lilydale High School is a school with a prescribed uniform.  Part of the expectation of students is that they are in uniform everyday. ‘Hoodies’ are not part of the uniform.

Lilydale High School jumpers, windcheaters and spray jackets can be purchased at our supplier, Lowes.

Parent and carer assistance in ensuring students are in uniform is greatly appreciated.  Any families who need assistance with uniform items should contact the Year Level Coordinators or Wellbeing team who will be happy to help. 

End of Term 2

As the term draws to a close this Friday, I’d like to thank staff, students and parents for another great term of learning and extra curricular activities at Lilydale High.  

Please enjoy a well deserved break and we’ll see students back at school on Monday July 17.

Wendy Powson

Principal