Well done to our senior students. Term 2 has been a busy one both in and out of the classroom. Students have been participating in subject field trips and excursions, sport round robin days, music and drama performances to name a few. The opportunities our students get in and outside of the classroom is truly amazing and can only happen thanks to the support of our amazing staff.
Congratulations to our Year 12s who have reached the halfway mark for the year. We continue to be proud of the hard work and perseverance you are demonstrating this year and encourage you to use the break to recharge, reset and prepare yourself for term 3.
General Achievement Test (GAT)
On Tuesday 18 June over 400 students completed the GAT. This is an important assessment undertaken by all VCE students. The test is used to assess literacy, numeracy and writing competency, as is also part of the statistical moderation process for VCE study scores. The exam supervisors commended our students on their excellent behaviour which is always excellent to hear. I would especially like to acknowledge Mr James Johnston for all his hard work behind the scenes preparing for the day, as well as all members of the Senior School.
VCE Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews
Interview will occur on Thursday 18 July in the first week back next term between 4pm and 7pm. These interviews provide an opportunity for VCE teachers, parents and students to meet early in the semester to discuss how students are progressing and areas for improvement for Semester Two. Bookings will open Wednesday 26 June and close Tuesday 16 July.
Year 12 Wellbeing Day
On Wednesday 12 June, Year 12 students participated in a Wellbeing Day. Guest speaker Mr Eric Agyeman provided a motivational and inspirational speech by sharing his personal story of hardship and resilience. Students then opted to participate in a range of activities including, a wildlife incursion, pot painting, sports, board games or a movie. At lunch students engaged a sausage sizzle and a hot jam donut. Thanks must go to the Wellbeing Team for organising the day for our students, the teachers and the subschool team for their support on the day, and Mrs Narda McLennan for her help with cooking the sausages.
Semester Reports
Next week Semester One reports will be released. Whilst teachers provide feedback on CATs and SACs via continuous reporting throughout the semester parents/carers and students will gain an overview of student learning progress via the semester reports. The reports will provide feedback on Approaches to Learning, performance against the Victorian Curriculum for 7-10, results for each Outcome for VCE, and an overall result for each subject.
I would like to encourage both students and parents/carers to use this as an opportunity to reflect on Semester One and consider areas of success and opportunities for improvement that could be a focus for Semester Two.
Thank you to all our teachers for their work over the last couple of weeks in completing these reports, finalising CAT/SAC results and comments, and marking exams.
Ms Lauren Kelly
Campus Principal – Senior School