The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter SCHOOL COUNCIL
SCHOOL COUNCIL REPORT
AMANDA FARRELLY SCHOOL COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Hello Lakes families,
In other news, at School Council ’ s most recent meeting on 21 October, we:
A huge congratulations to our Year 12 students on completing their final week of formal classes! This is a significant milestone, and we ’ re incredibly proud of all they ’ ve achieved throughout their schooling journey. We also extend our thanks to the parents and carers who have supported them every step of the way. Your encouragement and guidance have played a vital role in helping them reach this point. As our students prepare for the next chapter—whether that ’ s sitting exams for an ATAR, pursuing further education or training, or stepping into the workforce—we wish them every success. No matter the path they choose, we know they ’ ll carry the skills and resilience they ’ ve developed into the future. Best of luck as well to our Year 11 students who are beginning their exams! A huge congratulations to everyone involved in last week ’ s Women in Music showcase—our second Performing Arts night of the year. The event was a resounding success, thanks to the incredible talent, dedication, and teamwork of our students and staff. You all did a fantastic job! Much like our biannual Production, this showcase not only highlighted the artistic strengths of our students, but also fostered a strong sense of unity across both Campuses. Events like these play a vital role in building school pride and community spirit—key pillars of our College ’ s Strategic Plan. In fundraising news, The Lakes Fundraising team are excited to announce that preparations for our 2026 Welcome BBQ are underway —and we would love to feature the incredible businesses within our school community. If you're a parent/carer or family member who runs a business—whether it's delicious food, engaging activities, or beautiful handmade crafts—we want to support you and share your work with our wider community. We ’ re particularly interested in partnering with businesses that offer:
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Endorsed Curriculum Charges for 2026;
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Reviewed the results of the recent Parent/Carer Opinion Survey and were pleased that feedback was overwhelmingly positive across all areas. Areas identified for improvement was parent/carer–teacher communication and a greater understanding of how students are assessed, which received less favourable responses. School Council and Leadership would greatly value further input from parents/ carers on how we can improve parent/carer - teacher communication moving forward. Noted the Victorian Government ’ s recent announcement to changes to digital devices in Primary schools, noting that our plans for BYOD laptops in Years 5 & 6 will not be affected in 2026. Endorsed projects to come out of the School Council Initiative funding budget in 2026. As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing our facilities, several projects are planned for 2026. These include:
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Improving security in general office areas across both Campuses.
Completing re - carpeting in administration areas.
Adding a new meeting/interview room on the Primary Campus.
Upgrading drinking taps at both sites.
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Upgrading the hockey pitch on the Secondary Campus.
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Endorsed a change to the College ’ s Excursion Policy, being that every activity, excursion or camp must be linked to assessment and reporting and linked to a learning outcome.
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Endorsed expenditure for the 2026 Welcome BBQ.
Food services and tasty treats
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Endorsed 2026 Curriculum Days.
Fun, interactive activities for all ages
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Endorsed our agreement with Camp Australia to provide before and after - school care onsite at our school for another three years.
Craft sellers with handmade goods
Entertainment that brings people together
As always, if you have any issues, ideas or questions that you would like raised at our next Council meeting,
This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, promote your business, and be part of a day that celebrates the spirit of our school community. If your business aligns, we would love to hear from you!
or any other support, please feel free to send me an email to amanda.farrelly@education.vic.gov.au. Our last meeting for 2025 will be on Tuesday 18 November. Visitors and observers are always welcome!
Amanda Farrelly School Council President
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