Secondary Campus Reflection
BONNIE LEE
This year has been one of momentum and consolidation on the Secondary Campus. We’ve built on recent achievements while continuing to refine the way we support student learning, wellbeing, and growth. Across all areas, our focus has remained steady: to create an environment where every student feels challenged, supported, and inspired to reach their potential while living our College values of Learning, Leadership, Teamwork, and Respect. LEARNER COACHING AND GROWTH The Learner Coach program has matured into an integral part of our Secondary experience. Students have embraced the opportunity to set goals, reflect on progress, and connect meaningfully with peers across year levels. These sessions have fostered a stronger sense of belonging and accountability, helping students see themselves not only as learners but also as leaders within our community. The vertical groupings in Years 7–9 and Years 10–12 have been invaluable in allowing students to model positive behaviours, engage in peer coaching, and truly live out our College motto of Aspire to Inspire. SUPPORTING TRANSITIONS Our expanded transition program has again proved highly effective in welcoming new students into the Secondary Campus. By scaffolding the academic and social expectations of secondary schooling, we’ve seen students adjust quickly and confidently, ready to embrace the opportunities ahead. Our growing enrolments reflect The Lakes’ vision of being the school of choice in the area — a testament to our students’ outstanding academic results, among the highest in the region, their positive engagement shown through the Attitudes to School Survey, the strong satisfaction of families highlighted in the Parent Opinion Survey,
and above all, the exemplary way our students model behaviour both in and out of the classroom.
Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program at the University of Melbourne, a reflection of the ambition and confidence of our students. On the back of our outstanding 2024 VCE results — the highest in the Whittlesea region — our College has been sought out by schools across the area and beyond. Teachers and leaders have looked to our practices as a model for lifting student outcomes, further cementing our reputation as a centre of excellence in teaching and learning. STRONG EMPHASIS ON ACADEMIC RIGOUR In 2025, The Lakes South Morang College introduced formal examinations for students in Years 7–12, alongside an extensive and comprehensive Step-Up Program to support students’ transition into the following year’s studies. These initiatives mark an important step in preparing our students for the rigour and independence required in senior secondary learning and beyond. The introduction of examinations at all year levels helped students develop valuable study habits, time management, and self-reflection skills, while the Step- Up Program ensured every learner begins the new academic year with clarity, confidence, and a strong sense of purpose. Together, these programs have helped our College create a consistent culture of high expectations, continuous growth, and readiness for future success.
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Our students also continued to shine across leadership, sport, work placements, and community initiatives. From City Experience and Work Experience to VET and VCE programs, students embraced opportunities to develop real-world skills and pursue their passions, showing resilience and drive in every endeavour. LIVING OUR VALUES Perhaps most importantly, 2025 has reinforced how deeply our College values guide daily life on Campus. Students have consistently demonstrated Respect, Leadership, Teamwork, and a passion for Learning — in classrooms, on stage, on the sporting field, and within the community. These values have become visible in the way our students interact, problem-solve, and rise to challenges together. LOOKING FORWARD As the year closes, we celebrate not only the progress achieved but also the strong foundation it has created for the future. 2025 has been a year of growth, creativity, and achievement — a year that leaves us well-positioned to continue striving for excellence as a learning community.
2025 SECONDARY CAPTAIN REFLECTION
COMMUNITY AND CREATIVITY A special highlight in 2025 was Freaky Friday the Musical, which saw one third of our Secondary students involved — either on stage, backstage, or in the band. Productions like this showcase the incredible creativity, teamwork, and commitment of our students while bringing families and the wider community together in celebration. EXPONENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES This year, our students also embraced unique opportunities to extend their learning beyond the classroom. For the first time in the College’s history, a delegate of students featured in the Model United Nations, stepping into the shoes of country ambassadors to debate global issues and explore solutions using the formal protocols of the UN General Assembly. Experiences like this challenge our students to think critically, collaborate effectively, and engage with complex, real-world issues on a global stage. ACADEMIC GROWTH AND ACHIEVEMENT 2025 has also been marked by impressive academic success. Our Year 9 students achieved the highest number of NAPLAN Certificates of Achievement in the College’s history, recognising those who demonstrated exceptional growth across their testing period. We also recorded the most applications ever for the prestigious
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