The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter CAMPUS REPORT
SECONDARY REPORT RENEE SHORT SECONDARY CAMPUS PRINCIPAL
Term 4 is always an exciting and significant time on the Secondary Campus. It is a term that brings together the culmination of a year’s learning, important milestones for our senior students, opportunities to celebrate achievement and, importantly, preparation for a successful transition into 2027. For our Year 12 students, the opening weeks of the term mark the final stage of their secondary schooling. We will celebrate their contribution to The Lakes with Year 12 Celebration Day on Tuesday 20 October, before students move into the VCAA examination period. Later in the term, Year 12 Graduation on Thursday 19 November will provide another important opportunity for students, families and staff to recognise and celebrate this significant milestone. Assessment and demonstrating learning growth will also be an important focus across the campus. Year 11 examinations commence during Week 7, followed by Year 10 examinations from 25–27 November and Year 9 examination days on 2–3 December. Years 7 and 8 students will also complete English and Mathematics assessments as part of our end-of-year assessment program. These opportunities allow students to demonstrate what they know and can do while providing teachers with valuable evidence of learning and growth. Importantly, Term 4 is not simply about finishing 2026—it is also about getting a head start on 2027. Our Step Up program will see Year 12 Step Up run from 23–26 November, followed by Year 11 Step Up from 30 November– 3 December. This provides students with the opportunity to commence their new programs, establish expectations and begin building momentum for the year ahead. Our younger secondary students will similarly begin looking towards their next year of learning. Transition Week for Years 7–10 will take place in Week 10, alongside the Year 7 Statewide Orientation Day for our incoming Year 7 students. We are particularly looking forward to welcoming our 2027 Year 7 cohort and helping them begin to feel connected, confident and ready for secondary school. There will also be plenty of opportunities for students to finish the year by connecting with their peers and celebrating their achievements. Week 10 includes the Year 9 City Experience ‘Amazing Race’, while Years 7 and 8 will move into an alternative timetable as the year concludes. Funfields will provide another end-of-year experience for Years 7 and 8 in our final week. Behind the scenes, our staff will also be undertaking significant work throughout the term. Our School Review, professional learning, Facilitated Conversations, assessment and moderation, and extensive 2027 curriculum and class planning will ensure we continue to reflect on our practice and strengthen the learning experience we provide for every student. Finally, we will come together for one of the highlights of our school calendar, Awards Night at 6:30pm during the final week, celebrating the academic achievement, growth, contribution and success of our students. Reports for Prep–Year 11 will also be published before the end of the school year. Term 4 promises to be incredibly busy, but also enormously rewarding. We look forward to working alongside our students and families as we finish 2026 strongly, celebrate what has been achieved and set our students up for a successful 2027.
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