2025, Issue 10 19 Sept 2025

Practice Exams – September School Holidays

If you’re completing a scored VCE Unit 3/4 subject, your September holidays kick off with… more exams (lucky you!). Practice exams will run in the first week of the holidays (Monday–Thursday). The timetable has been shared with you and is also up in the Common Room for easy access.

These aren’t just “extra homework” — they’re a chance to build stamina, practise timing, and experience the real exam environment before October/November. Teachers will return them with meaningful feedback early next Term, so you’ll know exactly where you shine and what still needs some polish before the big stage. Think of it as a rehearsal — better to miss a cue now than on opening night.

Non-ATAR Option

If you are considering moving to a Non-ATAR pathway, this decision must be locked in by the first week of next Term. Chat with the Careers Team, your teachers, or Mrs Martin, Mr O, or Mr McDougall. There’s a form to be signed to make it official. No form, no change.

VCE VM Interviews

Our Year 12 VCE Vocational Major students will soon be reflecting on their journeys through an interview process in Term 4. It’s an opportunity to celebrate achievements and highlight employability skills like teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.  

Interview times have already been shared with students and are also available on Google Classroom. Think of it as your chance to show off how far you’ve come, not just what you’ve learned in class, but the skills that will matter long after school.

Finishing at the End of This Term

For students (VCE VM or VCE unscored) hoping to finish at the end of Term 3, you’ll need to:

• Complete all SACs and achieve an S result.
• Complete and hand in all coursework/classwork to a satisfactory standard.
• Collect the sign-off sheet (available from Monday 15th September) and have it signed by all class teachers, along with Mr O or Mrs Martin.

In other words: no shortcuts — finish strong, get signed off, and then you can celebrate.

Graduation Tickets

Grad tickets are now live on Compass. If you don’t see them (tech gremlins strike again), head straight to Mrs Martin.

• A How-to Guide is posted on Google Classroom.
• You can start paying them off now. All tickets must be paid one month before graduation — no exceptions.
• Extra tickets will be available early next Term.
• Need help paying? See the Senior Sub School team. You may be able to use CSEF or school savings bonus funds.

This is one event you don’t want to miss — so get your tickets sorted early and avoid the last-minute scramble.

Year 12 Jumpers – Reminder for Year 11 Students

Attention Year 11's: don’t miss out on the chance to join the proud tradition of the Year 12 jumper. Orders and payments must be finalised by the end of the Term.  Questions about payments, sizing, or what name to put on the back? See Miss Cropp or Dr King.

Year 12 Camp 2026

The 2026 Year 12 Camp is nearly locked in. Dates and details will be released very soon. Stay tuned — it’s going to be a highlight of your final year.

Expectations Moving Forward

As we finish the Term, here are a few reminders to keep things on track:

• Sign in and out every time. Simple rule, big importance. It’s about safety and accountability, not paperwork for the sake of it.
• Be on time. “Parent choice” notes won’t save you from a lunchtime detention. Repeated lateness could also cost you ISP privileges.
• Uniform matters. Black pants and tracksuit pants aren’t part of the school uniform. Need help getting the right gear? Come and see us — we’ll sort it out. Repeat offenders = detention.
• Detentions stick. No more rescheduling. Miss a lunchtime detention without speaking to the team? That’s an automatic after-school.

These aren’t about rules for rules’ sake.  They’re about building the kind of responsibility and organisation that will matter in apprenticeships, jobs, and uni. Think of it as practice for adulting.

A Final Note

You’ve made it to the end of Term 3. Well done! It’s been a huge effort, and the break ahead is a chance to recharge, refresh, and reset before the sprint to the finish line.

For Year 12s: balance your rest with revision and take those practice exams seriously.  They’re your best preparation for October and November.
For Year 11s: remember, the habits you form now, will set the tone for next year, so keep pushing forward.

Enjoy the holidays, stay safe, and take the time to rest (yes, sleeping in counts). Just like in any good race, it’s about pacing yourself.  Keep moving forward and you’ll get there.