Despite the issues caused by the pandemic and the current lockdown, I am pleased to be back having spent the bulk of Term 3 on Long Service Leave. In that time, Ms Liviana Daniele, was Acting Deputy Principal: Head of Senior Campus. I wish to thank her for stepping into the role and doing a great job in trying circumstances.
Return of Year 12 Students
The start of the term has seen the welcome return of our Year 12 students. There was a great excitement on their return from the lockdown as they came prepared to finalise their learning program for the year. Together with their teachers, VCE students have feverishly tried to cram last minute lessons and final SACs in preparation for upcoming exams. Congratulations to staff and students who, despite the lockdown and the limitations of remote learning, have tried to finish the academic year with purpose and resolve.
Students studying the VCAL program have also concentrated on completing their work modules and hours to satisfy the requirements of the program. Again, staff and students have worked diligently in this program
As the Year 12 students studying the VCE program prepare for their final stages of their formal education, we wish them every success. These students will be farewelled in a series of appreciation activities that start next week with a final College Assembly honouring their involvement in the life of the school over the past six years. The annual dress up morning is also planned prior to the assembly followed by a special breakfast after the assembly. They will formally graduate on Thursday 18 November. More details regarding the Graduation will be made available to parents in the coming weeks.
After Friday 22 November, Year 12 students are not required at school until their first examination, unless there are special classes organised by their teachers. It is essential that their time at home is spent preparing for the upcoming exams. We wish students all Year 12 students safe travels in the journey ahead with special best wishes for those undertaking exams.
College Scholarships
Applications for College Scholarships for students in Years 7 - 11 are now closed. There are four scholarships on offer for 2022: Academic Excellence, Personal Endeavour, Co-curricular Involvement and Community Spirit. The criteria for each of these scholarships highlight attributes that the College seeks to instil in students.
Applicants are currently being interviewed, because there are a large number of candidates, the announcement of the successful students will not be made until November. The scholarships will then be presented to them at Awards Night later in the year. I wish each applicant every success.