ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND REPORTING Semester One reports have now been distributed for students in Years Prep to 10. VCE reports will be sent home in the first week of this Term, to allow teachers time over the break to mark exams. I encourage parents/carers to review the reports thoughtfully and contact classroom teachers with any questions or concerns—particularly if expected learning growth has not occurred.
PRIMARY CAMPUS It ’ s a pleasure to welcome back Mr Abney Hastings to the Primary Campus after his recent placement as Acting Principal at Wollert Primary School. Mr Abney Hastings returns with renewed energy and great optimism for the term ahead.
Across the Primary Campus, students are engaging in a wide array of learning experiences:
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Year 1 – 3 Swimming is underway and will run through to Week 7
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Excursions and Incursions are enriching learning from Prep to Year 5 —including the Year 1 Traffic School, Year 2 RSPCA visit, and Year 5 excursions to the NGV and Preston Market
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Science Week and Book Week will bring hands - on exploration and joyful celebration of literacy
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The Year 3/4 Camp will build independence and resilience
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The Prep Readiness Program is gaining strong traction, with over 35 students already enrolled for 2026 —a sign of trust and confidence in our College community
TERM 3 HIGHLIGHTS COLLEGE
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100 days of Prep and Year 7, on August 1, we will proudly mark 100 Days of Learning with both our Prep and Year 7 students—one of the rare occasions where a school community celebrates this milestone across both the beginning and middle years. This event acknowledges not just the passing of time, but the growth, collaboration and achievement each student has made since the start of the year. As part of the celebration, students will contribute a personal reflection or artefact to their individual “ vault ” —a collection that will be returned to them at their Year 12 Graduation, symbolising their learning journey at The Lakes. Freaky Friday – The College Production , featuring students from Years 5 – 12, is a true celebration of creativity, teamwork and school pride (August 18 – 19 @ PRACC)
SECONDARY CAMPUS
Secondary students are likewise entering a rich and dynamic Term of learning. A special thank you to Mrs Short for leading the Secondary Campus with care and professionalism throughout Term 2. We welcome Ms Lee back to the Secondary Campus this Term. Staff continue to deepen their professional learning through the Science of Learning framework, refining their instructional practice to ensure every student is equipped to succeed.
Highlights across the Secondary Campus include:
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Subject selection and pathways planning for senior students
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Year 9 City Experience and Year 10 Work Experience
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Science Week and Book Week will bring hands - on exploration and joyful celebration of literacy
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Year 8 VIA Peer Coaching , building leadership and connection with Primary high - ability learners
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Learner Review Meetings , which are critical to strengthening the three - way partnership of school, family, and student
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Interschool Sport , where students represent the College in basketball and table tennis
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