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The Lakes South Morang College - Issue 10

Term 3, Week 4		1
ISSUE 10 2026		1
Student Social Scene		1
Student Agency & Engagement		1
School Council Report		1
Secondary Math in Action!		1
What’s on @ The Lakes		1
Aurora After Dark		1
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:		1
COLLEGE REPORT JACKIE GREAVES STUDENT AGENCY & ENGAGEMENT		1
The Lakes South Morang College respectfully acknowledges that beneath the significant River Red Gums that feature across our school's landscape lay the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri-Willam people of the Kulin Nation.		1
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter PRINCIPAL REPORT		2
STUDENT AGENCY, ENGAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP		2
READ OUR COLLEGE HANDBOOKS FOR		2
POLICY SPOTLIGHT		3
YARD DUTY SUPERVISION POLICY https://www.thelakes.edu.au/uploads/8/3/9/0/83901006/yard_duty_and_supervision_policy_2026.pdf		3
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter SCHOOL COUNCIL REPORT		4
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter		6
STUDENT		6
perspective		6
Celebrating 100 Days!!		6
100 Days Brighter in Prep!		6
Celebrating our Year 7 Students!		6
Stay tuned as we bring The Lakes to life through meaningful conversations.		7
What’s happening in Year 9?		7
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter CURRICULUM		8
BRINGING MATHEMATICS TO LIFE THROUGH HANDS-ON LEARNING		8
Mathematics is far more than numbers and formulas. It is about thinking critically, solving problems, communicating ideas, and working collaboratively. Across Years 7–12, our Mathematics students engage in hands-on learning experiences that challenge them to apply their knowledge in authentic contexts while developing the skills needed for success both inside and outside the classroom.		8
SENIOR MATH		9
Our Year 11 and 12 Foundation Mathematics students recently extended their learning beyond the classroom as part of their School-Assessed Coursework (SAC) preparation by visiting a local driving range.		9
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter COLLEGE CONNECTIONS		10
STUDENTS SHINE AT AURORA AFTER DARK		10
The City of Whittlesea came alive on a winter evening as the Aurora After Dark festival transformed Aurora Village into a vibrant celebration of art, music, food and community. Held to mark the official launch of the Outside Gallery Galada, the free community festival brought together residents of all ages to enjoy live music, interactive workshops, light installations, public art, family activities and late-night dining.		10
TERM 3 CALENDAR		11
Week 1		11
Week 2		11
Week 3		11
Week 4		11
Week 5		11
Week 6		11
Science Week		11
Week 7		11
Week 8		11
Book Week		11
Week 9		11
Week 10		11
MON		11
TUE		11
WED		11
THU		11
FRI		11
Jul 13		11
All Day		11
Jul 14		11
11.30am - 1.00pm		11
Jul 15		11
Jul 16		11
Jul 17		11
All Day		11
All Day		11
Jul 20		11
9.15am		11
Jul 21		11
11.30am - 1.00pm		11
5pm		11
Jul 22		11
8.15am - 8.45am		11
Jul 23		11
Jul 24		11
9am - 11am		11
Jul 27		11
Aug 3		11
9.15am		11
Jul 28		11
11.30am - 1.00pm		11
Aug 4		11
11.30am - 1.00pm		11
Jul 29		11
8.15am - 8.45am		11
100 Days of Prep		11
100 Days of Yr 7		11
Aug 5		11
8.15am - 8.45am		11
All Day		11
Jul 30		11
Aug 6		11
All Day		11
Jul 31		11
9am - 11am		11
Aug 7		11
9am - 11am		11
Aug 10		11
All Day		11
Aug 11		11
11.30am - 1.00pm		11
Aug 12		11
8.15am - 8.45am		11
All Day		11
Aug 13		11
Aug 14		11
9am - 11am		11
Aug 17		11
9.15am		11
Aug 18		11
9:15am - 10:00am		11
11.30am - 1.00pm		11
5pm		11
Aug 19		11
8.15am - 8.45am		11
10.30am - 6.30pm		11
Aug 20		11
Aug 21		11
All Day		11
9am - 11am		11
Wednesday - Friday		11
Monday-Tuesday		11
Thursday-Friday		11
Aug 24		11
Aug 25		11
All Day		11
11.30am - 1.00pm		11
Aug 26		11
8.15am - 8.45am		11
All Day		11
Aug 27		11
All Day		11
Aug 28		11
All Day		11
Aug 31		11
9.15am		11
Sep 1		11
11.30am - 1.00pm		11
Sep 2		11
8.15am - 8.45am		11
Sep 3		11
Sep 4		11
9am - 11am		11
Sep 7		11
Sep 8		11
Sep 9		11
8.15am - 8.45am		11
Sep 10		11
Sep 11		11
9am - 11am		11
Sep 14		11
9.15am		11
Sep 15		11
All Day		11
All Day		11
Sep 16		11
Sep 17		11
Sep 18		11
9am - 11am		11
Monday-Thursday		11
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter WHAT’S ON @ THE LAKES		12
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter WHAT’S ON @ THE LAKES		14
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter WHAT’S ON @ THE LAKES		16
WELCOME TO THE 2026 VICTORIAN PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE		17
The Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge is now open, and The Lakes South Morang College is excited to be participating. The PRC application offers a range of exciting features including:		17
Access to a library catalogue (including book images and blurbs)		17
A modern user-friendly interface		17
Rewarding students with badges as challenge milestones are achieved		17
The option for students to mark books as a favourite, give them a star rating or complete a book review.		17
The 2026 Challenge theme is ‘Stories to discover. Stories to tell’.		17
It is not a competition; it is a personal challenge for children to read a set number of books.		17
Prep to Year 2: Read a total of 30 books, with 20 or more of those books from the Challenge book list		17
Year 3 to Year 9: Read a total of 15 books, with 10 or more of those books from the Challenge book list		17
Year 10: Read a total of 15 books, with 5 or more of those books from the Challenge book list.		17
You can also contact our school’s Challenge coordinator Laura Adams with any questions you may have!		17
TO LOG IN:		17
Select the School/Student button.		17
Select the VPRC login option.		17
Enter your username and password (sent home with Primary students)		17
Select Login.		17
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD		18
OFFICE HOURS AT THE LAKES		18
ATTENDANCE - EVERY DAY COUNTS		18
BELONGINGS, AMBULANCE & INSURANCE		18
ACCESSING LEARNING TASKS AND ACADEMIC REPORTS		18
Please call 9404 9000 if you have a service or upcoming event you would like to promote through our Newsletter.		18
The Photographing, Filming and Recording Students Consent Form is provided by The Lakes South Morang College at enrolment. Recent Departmental changes to this policy mean that this now only has to be completed once during your child’s educational journey at The Lakes. As a component of our transition to Compass, all families across the College will be sent a message on Compass or contacted by a member of staff in regards to Permission to Publish for your child provided at enrolment. If at any time parents/carers wish to give or withdraw their consent, they can by contacting the College or completing the form below.		19
NO HAT - NO PLAY We will be enforcing our ‘No Hat, No Play’ policy in Term 1 and 4 on the Primary Campus. Wide-brimmed hats (with the school logo), are available at the uniform shop.		19
ROAD SAFETY AROUND THE LAKES SOUTH MORANG COLLEGE		19
The Lakes South Morang College is situated near busy roads with heavy traffic throughout the day, with particular attention to the front of our school, where we have several busy intersections and shared pathways with Coles, Collingwood Language School, Merriang SDS and the Kinder. We strongly remind all families that students must always use the designated school crossings. We are increasingly noticing students exiting or entering vehicles while crossing or weaving through traffic, which poses a serious risk. Please use the designated drop-off zones and encourage your child to cross only at supervised crossings. Holding your child’s hand near roads and vehicles is a simple but effective way to support their safety. Please also take the time to talk with your child about how to stay safe near parked cars, footpaths, and driveways.		19
YEAR 5/6 NOTEBOOK PROGRAM - 2026		19
We’re writing to inform you of an important change to our technology program for Year 5 and 6 students starting in 2026. After careful consideration and in consultation with the School Council and broader school community, The Lakes South Morang College has made the decision to transition from iPads to Windows touchscreen notebook computers for students in Years 5 and 6.		19
This move aligns our Primary and Secondary learning experiences and brings our technology use in line with most primary schools across Victoria, who have already adopted Windows-based programs. It also ensures our students are better prepared for the digital expectations of Year 7 and beyond.		19
Why Are We Transitioning to Notebooks? While iPads have served many learning purposes, they are limited in supporting the broader skills needed in upper primary and secondary education. Windows-based touchscreen notebooks:		19
Offer a full desktop computing experience		19
Support keyboard proficiency and multitasking		19
Provide compatibility with the software and systems used from Year 7 onwards		19
Offer improved file management, software flexibility, and better integration with our college systems		19
Devices purchased through our approved portals will be supported at The Lakes in Years 7 and beyond.		19
Support stylus use for handwriting and drawing		19
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD		20
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD		22

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