SENIOR SCHOOL
UP-COMING DATES
Friday 30 June
End of Term 2 - 2.30 pm FINISH
Monday 17 July
Term 2 Starts
Year 11 - 12 Immunisations
Monday 31 July
VCE Course Selection Information Evening - 7.30 pm
2018 Online Subject Selection OPENS
Thursday 3 August
Athletics Carnival
Tuesday 8 August
Year 11 MIPs Interviews
Friday 18 August
Student Free Day - Staff Professional Development Day
Monday 28 August
Year 12 - Ross Huggard Visit
Thursday 31 August
School Production - 7 pm
Please refer to the Senior School Calendar available on the school website for the full list of important dates/events.
Teachers v Students Basketball match
A reminder that in the grand Lilydale High School tradition, a celebration of sporting prowess will take place on the last day of Term 2. The Year 12s will take on the teachers in BASKETBALL.
Each year there is a great turnout and atmosphere built around some amazing on-court plays, backed up by sweet beats and digital commentary from DJ Bleaks.
While the teachers have a great track record in recent years, the competition will surely be fierce. See you on the court!
VCE Leader's Report
The VCE students have had a very hectic and challenging time over the last couple of weeks, with SACs, mid-year exams and the GAT all occurring over a short period of time.
Students in both Year 11 and 12, who are studying a Unit 3/4 subject underwent the General Achievement Test (GAT) on Wednesday 14 June. The GAT is an external assessment conducted by the VCAA that is a vital aspect of completing VCE.
Furthermore, the Y ear 11 and 12 students have begun their endeavours into Unit 2 and Unit 4 studies, after having just completed Units 1 and 3. This provides students with a high workload and a fresh start as they continue their school year.
With the last week of Term 2 approaching fast, we would like to remind all students to use their holidays as a time to relax, complete holiday homework and revise their Unit 1 & 3 content.
Have safe holidays!
Abbey McMahon and Will Pleming
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Improved Performance Time (ITP)
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.
VCE SAC's
A reminder that if your child misses a School Assessed Coursework (SAC) they must get a medical certificate to enable them to sit the SAC in the next available IPT time slot.
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)
VCE 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.
Coming toward the end of term, it is imperative that students make up classes they have missed.
Furthermore, it is a requirement that students attend Home Group, even if they have Study periods, Periods 1 and 2.
VCE Cars
Some students will acquire a car and licence in 2017. PARKING is available in the Stadium Car Park.
NO DRIVER STUDENT MAY TAKE OUT ANOTHER STUDENT IN THEIR CAR DURING SCHOOL HOURS.
Students may obtain their parents’ permission to be driven to and from school in another student’s car. A written note from both students’ parents must be given to the VCE Coordinators before driving another student or siblings.
Students must inform the VCE Coordinators of their licence plate numbers and car make and colour.
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.
If you have forgotten the parent Compass username and password, please contact Jenny McLean in the Senior School Office.
VCE Coordinators