Principal's Report
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End of Term
This is the last edition of The Lighthouse for Term 2 and we finish the semester with a hive of activity at the College.
Senior Years
Our Year 12 students have been participating in a Retreat on Phillip Island and taking this opportunity to catch their breath and reflect on the last few months at this mid-point of the year. The activities on retreat invite participants to learn more about their personal qualities as well as build community as they gather together for one of the last times as a cohort and share aspects of their spirituality and common bond. Our Year 11 students have been applying themselves diligently to their end of semester exams and our Year 10 students commenced their Futures Program which will continue when we return in Term 3.
Middle Years
In a very full week, Year 9 students undertook their special education block which includes a rotation by team through the city project and the It Starts with Me program at 新澳开奖. Year 8 students have been working on Global Green Projects as they develop an understanding of the need for astute stewardship of our environment and natural resources. Year 7 students have been involved in our Connect Program and have enjoyed LOTE Day, Humanities and STEAM activities as part of a program to help students connect their learning to real world challenges.
Term 3 Commencement
Term 3 commences for students on Tuesday, July 13 and this is a Day 2. Monday, July 12 is a designated Staff Professional Learning Day and is therefore a student free day.
Staffing News
Ms Lexie Cull will leave 新澳开奖 to join the Administration Team at St Mary鈥檚 College for the Deaf from next term. Ms Cull is in her 21st year at 新澳开奖 and has provided outstanding support to all in the Middle Years - students, staff and families. Ms Cull will be a wonderful asset to St Marys and sadly missed at 新澳开奖. Mr Steve Marriott has decided that it is time to retire and pursue interests beyond his work life including some long awaited travel when the borders reopen. Mr Marriott has been at 新澳开奖 for the last 18 years in the Science faculty predominantly.
Ms Dani Lorkin and Ms Anne Grieves also commence periods of Long Service Leave, and Ms Rebecca Crozier commences parental leave. Ms Sasha Tukavkin will replace Ms Crozier as Justice and Outreach Leader. We also welcome Ms Shani Sheeran (English/Hums), Ms Ruby Parsons (RE/PE), Ms Jade Goss (RE/English/Hums) and Ms Sarah Lochner (Science) who will be joining us in Term 3.
End of Semester Reports
Semester 1 reports will be made available on Friday evening July 16, the first week back after the Term break. To access your student鈥檚 report, you will require your username and password for the Parent Access Module (PAM): . If you cannot recall these login details, please contact the College Office on 9259 3000 and we will assist. Parents will continue to be able to see results and feedback task by task in PAM as soon as the teacher completes the assessment.
Time to Check and Update Details
I ask all Parents/Guardians to log on to the Community Portal via the College website and take the time to check that your own personal details are correct: for example, your residential address, your occupation information, your personal email and phone number. We require the most up to date information prior to the August Census and, most importantly, to ensure that we can contact you. Any changes can be made via this portal and you use the same log in details that you have for accessing PAM. We ask that this information is checked and updated before the end of July.
Opening Hours during the Holidays
The College is closed during the first week of holidays, however students are welcome to work in the 新澳开奖 Resource Centre (The ARC) during the second week between the hours of 8.30am and 4.00pm. It should be noted that this is the only supervised area at the College during the holidays and that there will be no teacher supervision of the College grounds, nor will crossing supervisors be in place. Office Hours during the holidays will be 8.30am to 3.30pm.
Year 7 Enrolment Reminder
A reminder to our families that applications for enrolment in Year 7 for 2023 close on August 20 and that we will not presume you wish to enrol your Year 5 child just because you have an older child currently enrolled at the College. Please contact the College Registrar, Ms Madeleine Kalla on 9259 3008 should you have any questions.
GAT Update
The General Achievement Test (GAT) for all students studying VCE Unit 3 / 4 studies has been rescheduled to Thursday, July 29. Due to the logistics of staging this test at the College, the only students who attend on this date are those who are undertaking the GAT.
It has been a very demanding term and the disruption caused by the lockdown over recent weeks has created uncertainty and apprehension for many. I would like to acknowledge the efforts of our students, supported by you as parents and guardians, to stay focused and on track. I would also like to acknowledge the work of all staff at 新澳开奖 鈥 both teaching and non-teaching. Their commitment to ensuring that we continue to develop as an outstanding Catholic school is evident in every aspect of life at 新澳开奖.
I wish all members of our community a relaxing break.
Darren Atkinson
Principal