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The Lakes South Morang College - Issue 13

Term 4, Week 1		1
ISSUE 13 2026		1
Primary & Secondary		1
Campus Snapshots		1
Term 4 Calendar		1
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:		1
PRINCIPAL REPORT		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		2
PRINCIPAL REPORT		2
Angela Conversano		2
TERM 4 CALENDAR		3
Week 1		3
Week 2		3
Week 3		3
Week 4		3
Week 5		3
Week 6		3
Week 7		3
Week 8		3
Week 9		3
Week 10		3
Week 11		3
MON		3
Oct 05		3
TUE		3
Oct 06		3
WED		3
Oct 07		3
All Day		3
All Day		3
THU		3
Oct 08		3
Exams		3
All Day		3
FRI		3
Oct 09		3
Oct 12		3
9.15am		3
Oct 13		3
Oct 14		3
Oct 15		3
Oct 16		3
9am - 11am		3
All Day		3
Oct 19		3
Oct 20		3
Oct 21		3
Oct 22		3
All Day		3
Oct 23		3
Oct 26		3
9.15am		3
All Day		3
Oct 27		3
Oct 28		3
Oct 29		3
Oct 30		3
Exams		3
Nov 02		3
Student Free Day		3
Exams		3
Nov 03		3
Melbourne Cup Holiday		3
Nov 04		3
Nov 05		3
Nov 06		3
5pm		3
6.30pm		3
Exams		3
Camp		3
All Day		3
Nov 09		3
9.15am		3
Nov 10		3
Nov 11		3
Nov 12		3
Nov 13		3
Exams		3
Nov 16		3
Exams		3
Nov 17		3
Nov 18		3
Nov 19		3
Nov 20		3
Exams		3
Nov 23		3
9.15am		3
Nov 24		3
All Day		3
Nov 25		3
Nov 26		3
Nov 27		3
Exams		3
Step-up		3
All Day		3
Nov 30		3
Dec 01		3
Dec 02		3
Exams		3
Dec 03		3
Dec 04		3
Curriculum Day		3
Step-up		3
Exams		3
Dec 07		3
9.15am		3
Dec 08		3
Dec 09		3
All Day		3
Dec 10		3
Dec 11		3
All Day		3
All Day		3
Sep 18		3
Step-up		3
Dec 14		3
All Day		3
Dec 15		3
Dec 16		3
All Day		3
Dec 17		3
Dec 18		3
Curriculum Day		3
Whole School		3
Primary		3
Secondary		3
College Events		3
Assessment		3
Pupil Free Days		3
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter		4
CAMPUS REPORT		4
PRIMARY REPORT		4
BONNIE LEE		4
PRIMARY CAMPUS PRINCIPAL		4
As we move into Term 4, we welcome one of the most rewarding and exciting times of the school year. It is a Term filled with opportunities for students to consolidate their learning, celebrate achievements, showcase talents and prepare confidently for the next stage of their educational journey.		4
1A: Andrea Thorneycroft & Georgia Kempen		5
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter		6
CAMPUS REPORT		6
SECONDARY REPORT		6
RENEE SHORT		6
SECONDARY CAMPUS PRINCIPAL		6
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.		6
YEAR 7		7
YEAR		7
11 & 12		7
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter		8
SCHOOL COUNCIL REPORT		8
Amanda Farrelly		8
STUDENT		10
perspective		10
THIS TERM...		10
27 OCT		10
-17 NOV		10
VCE EXAMS		10
YEAR 12		10
CELEBRATION DAY		10
20 OCT		10
HALLOWEEN		10
DRESS UP		10
30 OCT		10
30 NOV		10
A DAY TO SHINE		10
11 DEC		10
WHAT’S ON @ THE LAKES		12
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter		14
COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD		14
OFFICE HOURS AT THE LAKES		14
ATTENDANCE - EVERY DAY COUNTS		14
BELONGINGS, AMBULANCE & INSURANCE		14
ACCESSING LEARNING TASKS		14
AND ACADEMIC REPORTS		14
Please call 9404 9000 if you have a service or upcoming		14
event you would like to promote through our Newsletter.		14
PHOTOGRAPHING, RECORDING AND FILMING CONSENT		15
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.		15
NO HAT - NO PLAY		15
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.		15
ROAD SAFETY AROUND THE LAKES SOUTH MORANG COLLEGE		15
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.		15
YEAR 5/6 NOTEBOOK PROGRAM - 2026/27		15
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.		15
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.		15
Why Are We Transitioning to Notebooks?		15
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:		15
Offer a full desktop computing experience		15
Support keyboard proficiency and multitasking		15
Provide compatibility with the software and systems used from Year 7 onwards		15
Offer improved file management, software flexibility, and better integration with our college systems		15
Devices purchased through our approved portals will be supported at The Lakes in Years 7 and beyond.		15
Support stylus use for handwriting and drawing		15
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter		16
COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD		16
COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD		18

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