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The Lakes South Morang College - Issue 06

Term 2, Week 4		1
ISSUE 06 2026		1
College Report		1
Mother’s Day Breakfast		1
5/6 VIA Learning in Action		1
2025 Annual Report		1
Secondary House Competion		1
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:		1
COLLEGE REPORT ROB ZULL LEADING TEACHER - DISABILITY & INCLUSION		1
Well done to all students, staff and families for the wonderful start to Term 2. Alongside some beautiful autumn weather, the College has already enjoyed a range of learning experiences and events where our students have thrived.		1
The Lakes South Morang College respectfully acknowledges that beneath the significant River Red Gums that feature across our school's landscape lay the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri-Willam people of the Kulin Nation.		1
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter COLLEGE REPORT		2
READ OUR COLLEGE HANDBOOKS FOR		2
POLICY SPOTLIGHT		3
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter SCHOOL COUNCIL REPORT		4
FUNDRAISING & COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS		4
TERM 2 CALENDAR		5
Week 1		5
Week 2		5
Week 3		5
Week 4		5
Week 5		5
Education Week		5
Week 6		5
Week 7		5
Week 8		5
Week 9		5
Week 10		5
MON		5
TUE		5
WED		5
THU		5
FRI		5
Apr 20		5
Apr 21		5
Apr 22		5
Apr 23		5
Apr 24		5
Apr 27		5
Apr 28		5
Apr 29		5
Apr 30		5
May 1		5
May 4		5
May 5		5
May 6		5
May 7		5
May 8		5
May 11		5
May 12		5
May 13		5
May 14		5
May 15		5
May 18		5
May 19		5
May 20		5
May 21		5
May 22		5
May 25		5
May 26		5
May 27		5
May 28		5
May 29		5
Jun 1		5
Jun 8		5
Jun 15		5
Jun 22		5
Jun 2		5
Jun 3		5
Jun 4		5
Jun 5		5
Jun 9		5
Jun 10		5
Jun 11		5
Jun 12		5
Jun 16		5
VCAA GAT		5
Jun 17		5
Jun 18		5
Jun 19		5
Jun 23		5
Jun 24		5
Jun 25		5
Jun 26		5
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter		6
STUDENT		6
perspective		6
P.S - here are some photos from Primary this Term!		6
Year 2 Reflection		6
SURPRISE - SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY IS ON THE HORIZON!		7
Melbourne artist ,Tai Snaith, @taisnaith of @taisnaith_books has quietly collaborated with a select group of our senior ART students in a hands-on collage workshop at the Whittlesea Tech School.		7
What started with paper, ink, and imagination has taken an exciting turn-student artworks are now being transformed into illuminated Lightbox pieces for her upcoming exhibition, where their creations will appear alongside-and within-her own work , and displayed as the opening exhibition of a new local outdoor gallery near Gallada Community Centre.		7
What’s been happening?		7
Community Action Leader Reports		7
HEY, YOU!		8
It’s time to pick your favourite		8
Select from the 12 finalists...		8
Cast Your Vote – Secondary House Colouring Competition		8
VOTE NOW!		8
More Friday House Challenges to come!		8
VOTE NOW!		9
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter CURRICULUM		10
LESSONS FROM ‘HOW TO BEE’		10
The 5/6 VIA class have been studying a novel called How to Bee- a dystopian fiction text set in a world where bees have gone extinct and the only way to preserve the food cycle is for children to do the important work of the bees. The students have been exploring themes of environmental stewardship, hierarchy, food insecurity and the importance of bees. To consolidate their learning, students composed a "TED Talk" style presentation about the most important theme in the text, using evidence from the text to support their ideas.		10
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS		11
2025 ANNUAL REPORT:		11
A YEAR OF GROWTH, OPPORTUNITY & HIGH EXPECTATIONS		11
We are pleased to share a summary of the College’s 2025 Annual Report, which highlights a year of continued growth, reflection and progress across The Lakes South Morang College.		11
Click Here to see the full 2025 Annual Report		11
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter WHAT’S ON @ THE LAKES		12
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter WHAT’S ON @ THE LAKES		14
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD		16
OFFICE HOURS AT THE LAKES		16
BELONGINGS, AMBULANCE & INSURANCE		16
CSEF (CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND)		16
ATTENDANCE - EVERY DAY COUNTS		16
Please call 9404 9000 if you have a service or upcoming event you would like to promote through our Newsletter.		16
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.		17
NO HAT - NO PLAY 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.		17
ROAD SAFETY AROUND THE LAKES SOUTH MORANG COLLEGE		17
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.		17
YEAR 5/6 NOTEBOOK PROGRAM - 2026		17
We’re writing to inform you of an important change to our technology program for Year 5 and 6 students starting in 2026. After careful consideration and in consultation with the School Council and broader school community, The Lakes South Morang College has made the decision to transition from iPads to Windows touchscreen notebook computers for students in Years 5 and 6.		17
This move aligns our Primary and Secondary learning experiences and brings our technology use in line with most primary schools across Victoria, who have already adopted Windows-based programs. It also ensures our students are better prepared for the digital expectations of Year 7 and beyond.		17
Why Are We Transitioning to Notebooks? While iPads have served many learning purposes, they are limited in supporting the broader skills needed in upper primary and secondary education. Windows-based touchscreen notebooks:		17
Offer a full desktop computing experience		17
Support keyboard proficiency and multitasking		17
Provide compatibility with the software and systems used from Year 7 onwards		17
Offer improved file management, software flexibility, and better integration with our college systems		17
Devices purchased through our approved portals will be supported at The Lakes in Years 7 and beyond.		17
Support stylus use for handwriting and drawing		17
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD		18
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD		20

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