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The Lakes South Morang College - Issue 14

ISSUE 14 2026		1
School Council		1
Report & Update		1
Celebrating the Secondary		1
Development Program		1
Student Survey Results		1
What’s on @ The Lakes		1
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:		1
COLLEGE REPORT		1
SCOTT MCLEAN		1
PRIMARY CAMPUS:		1
Step Up Programs for 2027		2
Looking Ahead		2
Order your family’s copy via Compass		3
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter		5
SCHOOL COUNCIL REPORT		5
Amanda Farrelly		5
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter		6
STUDENT		6
perspective		6
Celebrating Our Outstanding 2026 Student Survey Results!		6
What Are We Celebrating?		6
Some of the highlights include:		6
Our Student Voice Matters!		7
A Huge Thank You to Our Staff!		7
BUILDING STRONGER, MORE CONFIDENT ATHLETES		8
EXPRESSING CREATIVITY THROUGH DANCE		8
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR 2027		8
POLICY SPOTLIGHT		10
GOLD COIN DONATION		10
30 NOV		10
HALLOWEEN		10
DRESS UP		10
30 OCT		10
A DAY TO SHINE		10
Secondary Campus		10
11 DEC		10
TERM 4 CALENDAR		11
Week 1		11
Week 2		11
Week 3		11
Week 4		11
Week 5		11
Week 6		11
Week 7		11
Week 8		11
Week 9		11
Week 10		11
Week 11		11
MON		11
Oct 05		11
TUE		11
Oct 06		11
WED		11
Oct 07		11
All Day		11
All Day		11
THU		11
Oct 08		11
Exams		11
All Day		11
FRI		11
Oct 09		11
Oct 12		11
9.15am		11
Oct 13		11
Oct 14		11
Oct 15		11
Oct 16		11
9am - 11am		11
All Day		11
Oct 19		11
Oct 20		11
Oct 21		11
Oct 22		11
All Day		11
Oct 23		11
Oct 26		11
9.15am		11
All Day		11
Oct 27		11
Oct 28		11
Oct 29		11
Oct 30		11
Exams		11
Nov 02		11
Student Free Day		11
Exams		11
Nov 03		11
Melbourne Cup Holiday		11
Nov 04		11
Nov 05		11
Nov 06		11
5pm		11
6.30pm		11
Exams		11
Camp		11
All Day		11
Nov 09		11
9.15am		11
Nov 10		11
Nov 11		11
Nov 12		11
Nov 13		11
Exams		11
Nov 16		11
Exams		11
Nov 17		11
Nov 18		11
Nov 19		11
All Day		11
Nov 20		11
Exams		11
Nov 23		11
9.15am		11
Nov 24		11
Nov 25		11
All Day		11
Nov 26		11
Nov 27		11
Exams		11
Step-up		11
All Day		11
Nov 30		11
Dec 01		11
Dec 02		11
Exams		11
Dec 03		11
Dec 04		11
Curriculum Day		11
Step-up		11
Exams		11
Dec 07		11
9.15am		11
Dec 08		11
Dec 09		11
All Day		11
Dec 10		11
Dec 11		11
All Day		11
All Day		11
Sep 18		11
Step-up		11
Dec 14		11
All Day		11
Dec 15		11
Dec 16		11
All Day		11
Dec 17		11
Dec 18		11
Curriculum Day		11
Whole School		11
Primary		11
Secondary		11
College Events		11
Assessment		11
Pupil Free Days		11
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
STUDENT DIGITAL DEVICES		15
CHANGES FROM 2027		15
The Victorian Department of Education has updated its Digital Learning Policy, introducing changes to student device requirements from 2027. At The Lakes South Morang College, we remain committed to developing digital literacy through purposeful technology use.		15
Primary Years (Prep–Year 6)		15
Prep–Year 4: Students will continue using iPads to support learning.		15
Years 5–6: Students will use Windows-based laptops to develop digital skills and prepare for secondary school.		15
Device Requirements: Families will no longer be required to purchase or provide a device. However, students who already own a suitable laptop are encouraged to continue using it at school.		15
Secondary Years (Years 7–12)		15
Our existing Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program will continue.		15
Why Windows-Based Laptops?		15
Windows-based touchscreen laptops better prepare students for secondary learning by supporting:		15
Keyboard skills, multitasking and file management.		15
Access to software and systems used in secondary school.		15
Creativity through touchscreen and stylus functionality.		15
Continued use into Year 7 and beyond, with devices purchased through approved portals supported by the College.		15
These changes ensure a consistent approach to digital learning across the College while supporting students to become confident, capable and responsible technology users.		15
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter		16
COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD		16
COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD		18

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