The Lakes South Morang College - Issue 8, 2025

Interest in our VIA program continues to grow, with Year 7 enrolments now capped . For 2025, we ’ ve already enrolled the top - performing students from Mill Park Primary and several other network schools. To date, 14 high achievers from our feeder Primary schools have secured a place in next year ’ s elite program. We are also proud of the expanding support made possible through $235,000 in Disability Inclusion Funding — providing targeted staffing, professional learning, and stronger inclusive practices across our College.

with complex support requirements.

Staff engagement and commitment remain exceptionally strong. Our Staff Opinion Survey data continues to improve, particularly in areas of Instructional Leadership, Collective Efficacy and Academic Emphasis. The College now ranks as one of the highest performing schools for teacher responsiveness to school life and expectations. Low staff turnover has allowed us to sustain programs that many other schools have had to pause due to workforce shortages. This consistency is a major contributor to our success.

HIGH EXPECTATIONS

SCHOOL PRIDE

We ’ ve implemented a more consistent staff code of conduct covering professional presentation, respectful communication (including surname use), and the transparent sharing of performance data to guide improvements — all underpinned by our Annual Improvement Plan. Each student now has an Individual Education and Pathway Plan , supported by continuous reporting and biannual Learner Review Meetings for students and their families, so that they have real - time information and ownership of learning progress. These meetings provide an important check - in on academic progress and social - emotional wellbeing. This year the College has seen an average family participation rate of 75% in Primary and 66% in Secondary — this is something that we can all work together on to improve. We encourage all families to attend and continue building strong active partnerships with us so that our students feel the support, safety net and guidance from adults throughout their schooling. A strong partnership between students, families, and the wider College community, reinforced by an active School Council advocates for school pride, continuous improvement, and high expectations. We are also pleased to highlight the strategic use of $288,970 in Equity Funding , supporting our most vulnerable students. These funds allow us to run smaller literacy and numeracy groups, increase specialist staffing, and meet the needs of students

We ’ ve invested more than $300,000 in facility upgrades , guided by our School Council . Projects completed this year include:

New carpet installations

Air conditioning upgrades

CCTV and security enhancements

New lockers and wall partitions

Fencing improvements

Refreshed concrete pathways

New Primary Campus basketball courts

Digital learning continues to improve with new ICT upgrades and designated computer labs on both campuses, alongside Primary Campus SMART TVs and modern devices. Celebrating student success remains a top priority. Our College Awards Night , Graduation Ceremonies , and growing Alumni Network showcase our commitment to recognising achievement and building lasting connections.

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