The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter COLLEGE REPORT
Years 9–11 Examinations Normal classes do not operate during examination periods for Years 9–11. Students are required onsite only for their scheduled exams.
The tools focus on early reading skills such as phonemic awareness, decoding, and reading fluency, and are widely used internationally to support systematic literacy development. The materials are designed strictly for assessment—not for coaching or practice—and provide teachers with clear indicators of student progress and areas requiring targeted intervention. Alongside DIBELS, we are exploring Phonics Plus as a systematic synthetic phonics program for 2027. With a structured progression of grapheme–phoneme correspondences from Foundation to Level 2, the program supports accurate reading and spelling through explicit teaching, high-frequency word resources and handwriting guidance. This reflects our commitment to consistent, evidence-based literacy instruction. To celebrate learning and build enthusiasm for mathematics, students from Prep to Year 5 will participate in World of Maths at the end of the year. This interactive incursion features over 150 hands-on activities that encourage problem-solving, teamwork and real-world mathematical thinking. Students are invited to experiment, build confidence and discover the joy of mathematics.
Year 11: Monday 16 – Friday 20 November Year 10: Wednesday 25 – Friday 27 November Year 9: Wednesday 2 – Thursday 3 December
Further details will be communicated through Compass and year‑level coordinators.
Year 11 SAC Redemption & Exam Catch‑Up SAC Redemption sessions continue on Mondays and Thursdays (Weeks 1–7), 3:15–4:15 pm. Students with outstanding SACs must attend their scheduled sessions and complete required work under the conditions set by their teachers. Exam catch‑up sessions for Year 11 will run every afternoon during Week 8, with extended sessions on Monday 23 November and Thursday 26 November from 2:05–4:30 pm. Step Up Programs for 2027 Our Step Up Programs prepare students for their 2027 year levels by introducing new subjects, teachers, expectations and routines, helping them transition with confidence. Year 12: Monday 23 – Thursday 26 November Year 11: Monday 30 November – Thursday 3 December Years 7–10: Monday 7 – Thursday 10 December
SECONDARY CAMPUS: EXAMINATIONS, REPORTING & 2027 TRANSITION
Term 4 is a significant period for our Secondary students, particularly those in senior year levels. With this newsletter going live on 28 October, our Year 12 students have now completed their final day of classes on Monday 19 October and enjoyed their Celebration Day on Tuesday 20 October, beginning with the traditional 8:00 am breakfast and followed by a parade and final excursion. Year 12 Examinations Year 12 examinations commenced on Tuesday 27 October with English and will conclude on Monday 16 November with Food Studies. During this period, school bells and announcements are suspended to maintain a calm environment for students sitting exams. Bells will resume at 11:00 am on Monday 16 November. Staff and students are reminded that the bus loop and the area directly in front of the Examination Centre remain restricted zones for all who are not attending an exam.
Each subject will include three sessions led by current teachers of the respective year levels.
The 2026 Exam and Step Up Handbook for Years 7–11 is available here: Secondary Exam and Step Up Handbook outlining timetables, protocols, catch-up arrangements, progression policy and preparation advice. Looking Ahead As the year draws to a close, we remain focused on supporting students through examinations, celebrating achievements and preparing for a successful start to 2027. Thank you to all families for your ongoing partnership. Semester 2 reports will be shared on Wednesday 16 December.
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