MIDDLE SCHOOL
Year 9 Camp - 2nd Instalment Due
For students attending the Year 9 Camp, the 2nd instalment of $240 is due by Friday 22 July.
Please ensure payment is made on COMPASS or at the School Office.
VicRoads Keys Please
Monday 25 July
Periods 1 & 2
Year 10 students
Next Monday, your son or daughter will be taking part in a VicRoads Keys Please session. Whether or not they already have their Ls, this session tells them everything they need to know about making the most of the learner driver period.
Parents and guardianshave an important role in helping their young people develop the skills and attitudes they need to become safer drivers. You should feel like a sports coach (not a driving instructor) and there are two resources to help you;
The VicRoads Learner Kit given to all successful learner permit applicants contains the booklet Guide for Supervising Drivers that is essential reading – make sure you ask your son or daughter to pass it on!
The second resource is the online Lessons from the Road resource (eight videos). The videos showcase the emotions and real life issues in learning to drive. They help you work through the four stages required to help learners achieve their goals. Lessons from the Road is easy to use and can be accessed on the VicRoads website at vicroads.vic.gov.au and search “Lessons from the Road”.
When your student attends the Keys Please session they will be encouraged to discuss the information they have received and to watch Lessons from the Road at home with you.
Please ask them about the session and make sure that you watch the videos together. It won’t take long and it will help you through the process of learning to drive as well as information for keeping new solo drivers safe.
Research shows that learners who gain experience with parents have about 20% lower crash and traffic offence rates once they are licensed than learners who only take professional lessons. Research also shows that on average learners who gain an average of 120 hours of supervised on-road experience in all conditions have a 30% lower risk of crashing after getting a licence.
VicRoads strongly recommends watching Lessons from the Road. Helping your son/daughter to be a safer driver is the one Rewards Program you can’t afford to miss out on.
2017 Middle School/VCE Course Information Evening
Monday 1 August
6.30 pm (Year 8 and 9 students)
7.30 pm (Year 10 and 11 students)
The purpose of this evening is to inform you of the 2017 Middle School and VCE Course Selection process.
You and your son/daughter will be asked to make important course selection choices during Term 3. By attending the evening you will find out about:
- the guidelines/requirements for a balanced course
- the timeline/procedure for choosing courses
- the costs involved with some of the courses
The evening is also a wonderful opportunity to discuss possible subject choices with teachers from each Key Learning Area and Careers.
Year 10 students MIPs Interviews
Thursday 4 August
Lutheran Church
Lilydale
All Year 10 students will have a 15 minute interview with a MIPs Counsellor at the Lutheran Church, Lilydale.
It is compulsory for all students to attend their interview on this day. Parents and Guardians are encouraged to attend these interviews with their son/daughter if possible.
Interview letters have been posted home, informing parents/guardians and students of the interview time.
Please note, Year 10 timetabled classes WILL NOT be held on this day.
Year 10 Formal
Friday 9 September
Karralyka Centre
Ringwood East
6.15 pm - 10.30 pm
Cost $80
Due - Friday 26 August on COMPASS
The cost of $80 includes hire of the venue, a 3 course meal, soft drinks, DJ, decorations and event prizes.
Students will be issued with a ‘Formal Ticket’ which must be brought on the evening to allow entry.
As this is a formal occasion, students wishing to attend must wear appropriate attire.
A Professional Photographer will be available on the night, for single and group photos.
Payment and consent, can be made online from COMPASS or at the School Office.
2016 Year 9 City Experience
Wednesday 24 Aug to Friday 26 Aug
Wednesday 31 Aug to Friday 2 Sept
Wednesday 7 Sept to Friday 9 Sept
All Year 9 students will take part in a three-day city experience around the city of Melbourne.
The cost of the program is $90.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, it has been necessary to change the payment due date to Wednesday 3 August.
Please ensure you pay and consent for your son/daughter to partake in the City Experience Program on Compass by this date.
The program aims to develop the following skills and qualities;
- Interpersonal skills
- Independent learning
- Confidence
- Punctuality
- Responsibility
- Teamwork
- Self esteem
Thank you for your support of this important Year 9 program.
Middle School Coordiantors