The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter SCHOOL COUNCIL REPORT
Hi all,
We are also excited to welcome back OMG Decadent Donuts for walk-up purchases, and a coffee van will be onsite to keep everyone warm and caffeinated. Thank you to the parents and carers who expressed interest in a Chocolate Box Fundraiser. The Expression of Interest process was undertaken to determine demand before placing orders. We are currently finalising arrangements, with the fundraiser likely to be launched towards the end of Term 3. Parent Opinion Survey Throughout August, families are encouraged to keep an eye on their inbox for the Department of Education's Parent Opinion Survey. We would greatly appreciate your participation. Last year we achieved an excellent response rate, which provided valuable insights for our leadership team. Historically, participation has been quite low, and a small number of responses does not provide a meaningful representation of our community's experiences and perspectives. The more families who complete the survey, the more accurate and useful the feedback becomes in helping us guide future planning and improvement initiatives. Connect with School Council School Council values the perspectives of our families and is always keen to hear your ideas, questions and feedback. Whether you have a suggestion, concern, topic for discussion or simply want to learn more about School Council's work, please don't hesitate to get in touch. You can contact me directly at amanda.farrelly@education.vic.gov.au or chat with one of our parent representatives:
Welcome to Term 3, it is hard to believe we are already more than halfway through the year! While winter still has a firm grip, its nice to see the days are starting to get longer and to know that spring is just around the corner! As always School Council has been busy supporting initiatives that benefit our students, families and broader school community. Below is a snapshot of discussions and decisions at our most recent meeting, along with a few important reminders and upcoming events.
School Council Meeting – 21 July 2025 At School Council’s most recent meeting on 21 July we:
Received an update from the City of Whittlesea regarding our ongoing advocacy regarding traffic safety improvement along Gordons Road between The Lakes Boulevard and Jardier Terrace. Speeding in this area, particularly during school drop- off and pick up times, has been a long-standing concern for both the College and Merriang SDS. Following the accident on the corner of Gordons Road and Lanata Street in March, we again raised our concerns with Council. A traffic study was then conducted and has confirmed that speeding along this road is occurring at unacceptable levels. As a result, City of Whittlesea has advised that this section of road will be escalated to consideration for future road safety treatments in upcoming budget cycles. In the interim, there will be an increase in Victoria Police and the possible deployment of Council’s Speed Observation Trailer to help reinforce the 50 km/h speed limit. Heard from our Primary School Captains, who provided an update on their leadership initiatives, conference participation and upcoming student-led events. Discussed the latest on the industrial action measures and their impact on school operations. Received an update on the replacement of drinking taps across both campuses. Locations and quantities are currently being confirmed, with further information expected at the next meeting. Approved a request from South Morang Football Club to install a gate providing access to the Primary Campus oval to support facility hire on Sunday mornings commencing in 2027. Discussed the impact of the recent national emergency alert siren test. Approved seed funding for the Year 12 cohort to support a celebration morning on their last day of school. Approved funding to subsidise an additional two Man Cave workshops for our Year 10 students. Fundraising Our Fundraising Subcommittee has been busy preparing for this year's Father's Day & Special Persons Breakfast and Stall. Families and carers from both campuses are warmly invited to attend. This is one of our key community events and provides a wonderful opportunity to connect with other families while celebrating the special people in our students' lives. A reminder that egg and bacon rolls must be pre-ordered this year. Pre-orders will help us accurately plan quantities and streamline service on the day, reducing wait times for everyone.
Jenny Archibald (Primary) Laura Johnson (Primary)
Jo Mallappa (Primary & Secondary) Veronica Marsh (Primary & Secondary) Katie Morris (Primary) Anna-Lisa Tewma (Secondary) Grant Voss (Primary)
School Council meets twice each term on Tuesdays at 5.30pm, and visitors and observers are always welcome.
Wishing everyone a wonderful Term 3.
Amanda Farrelly School Council President
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