The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter COLLEGE REPORT
You exemplify the values and virtues that underpin our four key pillars and reflect the vibrant and aspirational culture we are building together. Our students continue to drive our cultural shift towards excellence in learning , and in turn, we are committed to continually improving our practice — through teacher professional learning, policy review, and strategic planning with our active School Council — all in the pursuit of improved facilities, learning environments and programs that bring out the best in every student.
clear — learning is our priority. While most students feel positively supported by peers and staff, we are closely reviewing learning practices, addressing barriers, and looking for exponential opportunities to enhance engagement and outcomes. What we do know from student responses to these questions is: students feel engaged in their studies; most have valuable peer support; and generally, students feel safe in their learning environments. The College has clear policies in place regarding leaning dispositions and student behaviour that reflect our College Values, high expectations and school pride.
ACADEMIC RIGOUR
Primary Attitudes to School Survey data remains very strong and reflects high levels of engagement and wellbeing across all areas. In Secondary, while we ’ ve seen a dip in Attitudes to School Survey data compared to previous years, this shift aligns with our move from broad student agency to a more directed learning model grounded in explicit teaching.
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Well done to our Year 10 – 12 students who have just completed their mid - year exams. We are immensely proud of their focus and perseverance. Our teachers have provided exceptional support during this rigorous period and continue to guide and inspire our senior students through high - quality teaching and assessment. This year, we ’ ve expanded our Learner Coach program and student leadership training opportunities. Timetabled sessions for feedback and reflection are enabling students to take ownership of their learning — reviewing progress, setting goals, and seeking support when needed. Our Discovery Interviews also provide valuable insight into the student experience, shaping how we continue to improve. The College captures student feedback through various tools and forums. Through the introduction of Clarify Ed , a real - time feedback tool, students can share quick reflections after each class. The program forms part of our instructional model for teaching, and the data is analysed regularly by teachers. This helps teachers refine their practice and keeps learning responsive and engaging. Our current focus is improving consistency and the timeliness of assessment across all learning areas — a key priority for Semester 2 . We are continually asking: What are our students telling us about their learning? Are they engaged? Over the past three years, our focus has remained
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We are proud to report significant progress in VCE outcomes:
Median VCE score increased from 24 (2023) to 30 (2024) — making us one of only three schools in the North - Eastern Melbourne Area (Whittlesea, Nillumbik, Darebin and Yarra) to reach this benchmark, and the highest performing school in the Whittlesea Region for Median Study Scores. Our VCE English results are particularly strong, with the proportion of students scoring above 30 growing significantly — a testament to the high expectations we share for performance, and a major triumph that underpins our level of student and staff expectation to performance at VCE level.
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