As another school year draws to a close, I am inspired by the growth, learning and pursuit of excellence all members of our learning community have shown. To our graduating class of 2025, congratulations on your achievements. We look forward to hearing about your future successes.
I want to take this opportunity to thank the Senior Subschool team, our International Student Program team, the Learning Executive, and the Learning Specialists for all their hard work this year. The work you do to support all the members of our learning community is invaluable.
Early Commencement Program
The Early Commencement Program provided an opportunity for students in Years 7-11 to move into their 2026 classes. The program supports students with their transition between year levels, by introducing them to their peers and teachers for 2026, and a chance for the Year 8s to become more familiar with the Senior Campus. I would like to thank all the staff involved with making this program possible.
Results Day Breakfast
Students who completed a Unit 3/4 subject in 2025 received their results last Thursday. On Thursday morning approximately 150 Year 12 students attended a breakfast in the Fishbowl. Providing them with a chance to catch up with each other, their teachers, and watch the final edit of their Year 12 video. Thanks to Mr James Johnston for organising this morning, and to all the staff who attended. Thanks also to the Careers Team who provided support to all our students following their results. Congratulations to all students who received their Senior Secondary Certificate this year. I wish them well in their future endeavours.
Reports
Semester Two reports are now available via Compass. The reports provide an opportunity for further discussions at home around progress and achievement on; Approaches to Learning, Victorian Curriculum Levels (for Years 7 to 10), Common Assessment Tasks and/or School Assessed Coursework, and for Year 9 to 11 students exam results. A special thank you to Mr Andrew Wallace, from our ICT team who has overseen and managed the technical side of the process.
Planning Days
The work to ensure a successful 2026 has already begun. Over the past couple of weeks many of our staff in Positions of Responsibility and Leadership roles have been involved in planning days. These days provide valuable time for our staff to reflect on the year and focus on the work that needs to occur in the year ahead. I want to thank all the staff that were either involved in planning or participating in these days.
Start of Year Programs for Senior School Students
At the start of 2026 Year 12s who have paid and consented will attend a 3 day camp at The Summit from Wednesday 28 January to Friday 30 January. Year 11s will participate in their Flying Start Program on January 29 and 30. This program will include important information relating to their VCE/VCE VM journey. They will attend Senior Campus based activities on Thursday 29 January, and will spend Friday 30 January at Deakin University. Details regarding these programs have been shared with students and parents/carers via Compass and at assemblies.
I would like to wish all our staff, senior students, and families a safe and relaxing break, and look forward to seeing you all in 2026.
Ms Lauren Kelly
Campus Principal – Senior School