Senior School News – Week 8 Update:
- Year 12 Study Periods & Cancelled Classes
- Driving to School
- GAT – Practice Makes Progres
- Year 11 Exams
- Year 11 VM – Week 8 Program
- Coursework Crunch Time
- Year 12 Movie Excursion
- Uniform Reminder – Winter Is Here
Joel McDougall
Senior Sub School Leader
Senior School News – Week 8 Update
We’re deep into Term 2 and the Senior School is a hive of activity. Here are some key updates and reminders as we head toward the finish line of Semester 1:
🧠 Year 12 Study Periods & Cancelled Classes
Just a reminder that all Year 12 students are required to remain at school during study periods and cancelled classes. Signing out with parent permission now may jeopardise your chance to use study periods off-site in Semester 2 — and let’s be honest, no one wants to lose that privilege over a cheeky early exit.
🚗 Driving to School
If you’re driving to school, make sure you’ve completed the correct Senior Sub School Driving Permission forms. And while carpooling is great for the planet, students are not permitted to transport others to VET programs under any circumstances. Let’s keep everyone safe and above board.
✏️ GAT – Practice Makes Progress
All students undertaking scored VCE and VCE VM sat the Practice GAT on May 15. Marked feedback will be returned shortly to help guide your preparation. The GAT may not feel important now, but trust us, it can play a significant role in statistical moderation, derived scores, and final study scores. Take the feedback seriously — future-you will thank you.
📝 Year 11 Exams
Year 11 students are only required at school during their scheduled exams. You may sign out and leave once your exam is complete — but this freedom comes with responsibility. Failure to sign out properly may result in this privilege being removed for future exam periods. Sign out, stay sharp.
🧯 Year 11 VM – Week 8 Program
Due to the King's Birthday public holiday and a Curriculum Day for assessment and report writing, Year 11 VM students will run a modified program in Week 8. You are only required on-site for a First Aid Course on Tuesday. Your regular VET and SWL placements continue as normal on Wednesday and Thursday.
📚 Coursework Crunch Time
All students should now be completing assessment tasks and working toward finishing outcomes. The finish line for Semester 1 is in sight. Stay focused, stay organised, and ask for help if you need it. The effort you put in now sets you up for a smoother Semester 2.
🍿 Year 12 Movie Excursion
It’s been a long, intense Term for our Year 12 Students, and with just over 140 days until the first VCE exams kick off, a little boost is in order. Our upcoming movie excursion is both a well-earned reward and a chance to catch your breath before the home stretch. You’ve earned it. Just don’t forget the popcorn money.
❄️ Uniform Reminder – Winter Is Here
It’s cold. We get it. But hoodies still aren’t part of the uniform, and the rules haven’t gone into hibernation. Please wear full school uniform and be clean shaven. You’re the leaders of the school, so set the example (even if your knees are freezing).
