McKinnonNEWS

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS' REPORT

Michael Kan
Michael Kan
Richard Long
Richard Long
Lachlan Noble
Lachlan Noble

EXAMS

Congratulations to all students in Years 10 - 11 who have completed exams in recent weeks. These important assessment tasks provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate their learning this semester; this will greatly help them prepare for the challenges they will face in Year 12.  We encourage all students to look beyond the overall grade, carefully consider their strengths and areas for improvement, and act upon the feedback provided by teachers.

VCE ORIENTATION WEEK

All students undertaking VCE studies in 2021 will begin their work next week by attending Orientation Week classes in their chosen subjects (commencing Monday 30 November).

 

  It is critical that students attend all orientation classes with a commitment to work hard. Participating in Orientation Week and completing all holiday homework is essential for establishing solid foundations for success in 2021. Students are required to wear full school uniform. 

JUNIOR SCHOOL

 BOOKLISTS

Please note that booklists for 2021 can now be completed online through Campion Education.  The link is on the College website or can be accessed here. If prompted, the four digital code is ZFGW. School pick up will not be available in late January due to Covid-19. Therefore, if families would like their orders home delivered during the summer holidays, the online process needs to be completed by Friday 18 December.  Campion has included a set $10 charge to cover the packing and home delivery costs. Families need to create an account on the Campion website (if they don't already have one).  

END OF YEAR ARRANGEMENTS

Junior School classes will continue up until Friday 11 December. We have, however, organised some onsite programs/activities in these final days to help engage and support students in their learning after what has been a challenging year. More details will be provided to parents beforehand.

 

In the final week of the year, the College will be conducting Presentation Assembly rehearsals on Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 December.  The last three days of the year (Wednesday 16 - Friday 18 December) are staff curriculum/planning days and no normal classes will run.

BIKE SECURITY

Lately we have had several students have their bike stolen during the school day because they were left unlocked.  This is very concerning. We have reminded students through the Compass News Feed several times, asking them to make sure they use a bike lock. Unfortunately this message is not getting through to some students. Can you please discuss this issue with your child should they ride to school.

 

While there are cameras in the bike storage areas, it is impossible to investigate stolen bikes if they are not locked. Parents are reminded that there is no insurance from the Department of Education covering loss or damage of a student's personal belongings.

GRADE 6 ORIENTATION - TUESDAY 8 DECEMBER

Please be advised that due to the Grade 6 Orientation Program, current Year 7 students will not be required at school on Tuesday 8 December.

 

We thank you for your understanding as we prepare for 2021.

ELMS 2021 NOTIFICATIONS

All applicants have now been notified of the outcome of the recent ELMS Entrance Tests for Maths and Science.

 

If you have not received this information, please contact Peter Quinn  (qui@mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au) immediately.

 

We thank all students who undertook this important program. 

CLASS CHANGES 2021

Due to the broad curriculum program we offer students at McKinnon, class changes for students year to year is inevitable. Whilst we do our best to minimize class changes, especially after the interrupted year we have had, in many cases this is simply not possible.

 

We thank you for your understanding.