VSMF Concert Band and Symphonic Band
Close to 100 students in our Concert Band and Symphonic Band made their way to the Hawthorn Arts Centre to take part in the VSMF event.
The Victorian School Music Festival is an adjudicated event where students are given the opportunity to play for an audience, listen to other schools perform, get feedback from a panel of adjudicators and engage in a tutorial with an adjudicator on the stage.
ICAS Science Competition
We had our Junior Campus and Senior Campus students take part in the ICAS Science competition recently.
The ICAS Science competition is an internationally recognised assessment for students in Years 2–12 that tests scientific thinking skills – such as observation, data interpretation, prediction, and problem‑solving – through a challenging exam benchmarked across Australia, New Zealand, and over 40 other countries.
Congratulations to all the students who participated and wishing them all the very best of luck!
Year 10 Wellbeing Day
Ensuring that students receive a holistic education is now more important than ever. To ensure our students develop all capabilities to become future ready individuals, they need to develop their social and emotional skills. The Year 10 Wellbeing Day gave our students this opportunity. Students took part in a variety of engaging activities, including Art and Music workshops. Students also participated in a presentation and workshop from Project Rockit, centred on the theme of young people creating a kinder world.
Year 10 Gala – Oh What a Night!
The Year 10 Gala was a wonderful celebration for our students. They looked fantastic in their best outfits, captured countless photos, and danced the night away! For some students, this was their first opportunity to dress in formal outfits and build their social and emotional confidence. Well done to all our Year 10’s as they step into the next phase of their journey.
E-Scooter Safety – What Students and Parents Need to Know
E-scooters are becoming an increasingly popular mode of transport for students and community members alike. With their growing use, it’s important that both parents and students understand the safety requirements and legal responsibilities that come with riding an e-scooter in Victoria.
Below is a summary of the key rules, as outlined by Transport Victoria:
What You Must Do When Riding an E-Scooter
E-scooter riders are required to:
- Be 16 years of age or older
- Wear a helmet at all times
- Ride at a maximum speed of 20 km/h
- Ride single file – not in tandem or side by side
- Ride only on:
- Shared-use paths (not footpaths)
- Bicycle paths
- Roads with a speed limit of 60 km/h or less
- Not carry any passengers
- Use front and rear lights (steady or flashing) when riding at night or in low-light conditions
- Park responsibly, ensuring the scooter does not block pedestrian paths or create safety hazards
- Scooters should be locked with a bike lock when parked at school
Why It Matters
These rules are in place to help keep riders and others safe. Failure to follow them can result in fines and puts both the rider and others at risk. As e-scooter use grows, it’s essential we all do our part to promote safe and respectful riding in our community.
For more information and updates, please visit:
🔗 Transport Victoria – E-Scooter Road Rules
Ms Asha Vazirani
Acting Campus Principal – Middle School