The Lakes South Morang College Issue 16

The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter PRINCIPAL REPORT

As adults, it is essential that our behaviour remains calm and controlled, especially when we feel under pressure or adversity, and that we always support our children by collaborating with staff harnessing a problem - solving mindset. This is the consistent message that is communicated to our school staff and headlines our staff protocols. Any visitor on either Campus will feel this sense of calmness which enables our students and staff to feel safe in their school environment. This is enhanced with our security upgrades, CCTV, alarms and new perimeter fences. We thank all of our families for their support on this matter. Over the holidays our maintenance teams have been very busy. On the Primary Campus, partitions have been completed in the Year 1 area, which will also serve as a lovely and needed seminar/professional development room. An additional interview room alongside the Prep classroom has also been prepared for parent/carer meetings and child health service providers. All classrooms on the Primary Campus have new air - conditioners/heating units in time for the summer period, which will be welcomed by all. Partitions have also been completed to the Health/PE theory room on the Secondary Campus and the ramp works have continued. I can report that we have had no break - ins or any reported vandalism during the holidays. Thank you to the families who live adjacent to our College for their watch and act approach during the breaks. The grounds across the College have been cleared and mowed so that our lovely school environment is ready for our students, staff and our families keeping our strong focus on school pride. There are numerous key dates and events/activities that will impact your child this Term. The events are to stimulate our love for learning, to provide exciting opportunities for learning in environments beyond the classroom and to celebrate student success at year ’ s end. Below are some key activities for Term 4. Full details will be on Compass. Please highlight your child ’ s key dates as we move into a busy period heading into the festive season.

TERM 4 DATES

October 16 - Performing Arts Showcase @ Plenty Ranges Arts Centre

October 29 - VCE Units 3 - 4 Exams begin

November 1 – Year 2 Sleepover

November 6 - Year 6 ACMI Excursion

November 13 - Prep transition program begins

November 20 - Year 11 Exams begin

November 21 - Year 12 Graduation evening

November 25 – Year 12 (2025) Step Up begins

November 25 - Year 3 - 4 Camp begins

November 25 - Year 10 Exams begin

November 28 - The Colour Run fundraising activity

December 2 - Year 11 (2025) Step Up begins

December 4 - Prep Meet the Teacher

December 5 - Night Under the Stars Primary

December 6 - Curriculum Day (no classes)

December 9 - Year 9 Exams begin

December 10 - Year 7, 2025 Orientation days begin

December 11 – Year 9 Amazing Race (final day of City Experience)

December 12 - Year 6 Graduation

December 16 - Student redemption program begins

December 16 - Year 6 Funfields Day

December 17 - Year 7 & 8 Funfields Day

December 18 - Whole School Award ’ s Night @ Uni Hill Convention Centre

December 19 – Final Day of Classes

Wishing all of our students a successful and rewarding final Term.

Mr Panas College Principal.

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