Term 3 has been an action-packed term for our senior students with both curricular and extra-curricular events happening across all areas of the college. In particular it is always a busy term for our year 12 as they complete their final school-based assessment tasks for their studies. Whilst we hope the holidays provide some time for rest and relaxation, they should also be an opportunity to begin to revise, consolidate and prepare for the approaching exams.
Year 11 Fancy Dress
On Friday 4 September over 200 year 11 students rocked up to the Novotel in Glen Waverley in a variety of costumes ready to dance the night away. The photobooth got a work out, whilst the photographer got some amazing dance floor snaps. It was a fantastic opportunity for our students to gather as a cohort and both students and staff had a great time. Thanks to all the staff who helped out on the night and for getting into the spirit with some great costumes.
Central Australia Trip
At 5:15am Wednesday morning 40 year 11 and 10 students and 5 staff set off for our annual Central Australia Trip. After an overnight stay in Adelaide they will make their way to Coober Pedy, Uluru, Kings Canyon and Alice Springs, with stops and day trips along the way to see the fantastic sights and enjoy the cultural experiences Central Australia has to offer. We are looking forward to hearing all about their adventures upon their return. Look out on our Socials for updates.
2026 VCE Leadership Awards
The VCE Leadership Awards recognise VCE and VCE Vocational Major students’ important and innovative community work, and highlight examples of exemplary leadership. This year Tejasvi Srinivas was shortlisted as one of 8 finalists. Whilst she didn’t win the overall award Tejasvi was recognised for her work with the International Affairs Club, Interact Club, Sustainability Warriors and her involvement in the Ashwood Youth Advisory Committee. We want to congratulate Tejasiv on this achievement and thank her for the contributions she has made not just to our school community but her support of the wider community as well.
Unit 3 and 4 Holiday Revision Program
Students completing a Units 3 & 4 subject have been provided information about the revision program occurring in the second week of the term break. Students are strongly encouraged to attend if their subject is running a session. The sessions on offer range from practice exam opportunities, extra support and revision lectures. Thanks in advance to all the teachers involved in the program and to Ms Lisa Worthy for her co-ordination and organisation of the program.
The Age VCE Guide 2026
The Age releases a VCE Guide every year that contains information about exams, how students are managing stress, supporting your VCE student, exam marking and how the ATAR is calculated. A link to the guide can be found HERE. You may need to register with your email address to access the articles but they are free to access.
Preparing for Schoolies
With the completion of 13 years of schooling approaching, many students are looking forward to celebrating the end of secondary school with their friends at schoolies celebrations.
In Victoria, schoolies will run from Saturday 28 November to Saturday 12 December. Schoolies celebrations can go beyond these dates across Australia and overseas.
We encourage parents and carers to speak early and openly with their child about their plans for schoolies. This includes any travel plans.
This can help them to think ahead, make safer choices and know what to do if something goes wrong. It may help to talk about alcohol and other drug use, sex and consent, personal safety, and what to do in an emergency.
You may talk with your child about other risks and staying safe while travelling overseas. The deaths of Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, 2 Victorian teenagers who died from methanol poisoning while travelling in Laos in 2024, are a tragic reminder of why this is important.
Useful resources for families and young people:
We encourage you to talk about and share these resources with your child:
- Raising Children Network, for advice on how to help students plan for and stay safe during schoolies
- Better Health Channel, for advice on partying safely at schoolies
- Alcohol and Drug Foundation, for advice on staying safe at schoolies and information on potential alcohol and drug harms when travelling
- Victoria Police, for advice on staying safe at school leaver celebrations. The page includes videos about sexual assault, illegal drugs and road safety
- Red Frogs Australia, a volunteer group that helps young people stay safe and seek help at events like schoolies, with tips and advice for students and families including a 24/7 hotline during schoolies
- Smartraveller, for advice on overseas travel for school leavers and partying safely
- Doctors without Borders, for information on methanol poisoning for travellers
- MethaKnow methanol awareness Instagram page, to help raise awareness about methanol poisoning.
Ms Lauren Kelly
Campus Principal – Senior School