The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter SCHOOL COUNCIL REPORT
Hello to all of our families and welcome back for Term 3!
Firstly, a huge congratulations to everyone involved with the Rhythm Revival night in June. Everyone did an amazing and fabulous job and I am really looking forward to the second one in October! Similarly, to our bi - yearly Production, the night not only showcases our school ’ s talented students, but there is also the intangible benefit that it brings both Campuses together as a united school and boosts school pride, all of which align with the core areas of our school ’ s Strategic Plan. This Term please look out for the details for our Father ’ s Day stall and breakfast, both to be held in late August. Importantly, this year ordering gifts for the stall will be all done online with CompassTix, so no need to remember to come into the office to pay! The Fundraising Committee ’ s Father ’ s Day breakfast will be held on Friday August 30. This was a huge success last year, so I encourage families to attend if they are able to. Lastly, on another note I would also strongly encourage everyone to complete the Department of Education ’ s Parent Opinion Survey please. This is a randomised survey that will be sent to 200 families via email across the school in the coming week. The data gathered from the survey is incredibly meaningful for measuring the school ’ s performance, so it is vital to get as many responses as possible. All responses are confidential and are de - identified to the school.
At our most recent School Council meeting held this week:
• Ms Lee presented to School Council a summary of her and Mr Panas ’ study trip to New Zealand in June. It was amazing and so impressive to hear about the way New Zealand schools have embedded their indigenous culture and heritage in to school life, which has led to thinking about a wide range of initiatives that could be introduced to The Lakes to celebrate, preserve and connect with our local Indigenous history;
• Ms Hayton reported to School Council on ideas the SRC would like to spend their fundraising money on. We provided feedback on last year ’ s Colour Run event and formally endorsed holding another one in November;
• Mr Taylor and Ms Greaves presented on the student agency work they have been leading, including the complete set up of processes on the Compass platform, results from the 2024 Attitudes to School Survey, and what Learner Agency Hour and Learning Coach sessions contain, including student Discovery Interviews on both Campuses; • Discussed what we know so far about the recent Minister for Children ’ s announcement of the building of a Kindergarten on the Primary Campus. A consultative committee will be established at some point in the future to assist with planning;
• Endorsed to have the exterior of the gym on Secondary to be re - painted;
• Acknowledged Mr Sarlos ’ efforts in the role of Acting College Principal during the week of June 13 - 24 in the absence of Mr Panas, Ms Lee and Mr Abney - Hastings;
• Endorsed to have Father ’ s Day breakfast held on Friday 30 August 2024; and
• Endorsed to remove the ‘ formal ’ vs ‘ PE only ’ prescribed uniform on Secondary, meaning that all items can be a pick and choose/mix and match for each student.
As always, if you have any issues, ideas, questions that you would like raised at our next Council meeting, or any other support, we are more than happy to hear from families so please feel free to send me an email to amanda.farrelly@education.vic.gov.au. Council meets twice per term on a Tuesday at 5:30pm and visitors and observers are always welcome!
Cheers,
Amanda Farrelly School Council President
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