Welcome to issue 5 of the college newsletter - the final for Term 1! IN THIS ISSUE: - House Captain Reflections - Benefits of Dance at The Lakes - School Council Report - SRC Report and Easter Raffle Winners! - End of Term Prep-10 Awards - Term 1 Sports Scoreboard
THE LAKES SOUTH MORANG COLLEGE NEWSLETTER 2022 - ISSUE 10 Date 00, 2022
Term 1, Week 11 Issue 05 - 2023
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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.
Principal Welcome
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Student Perspective
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College Connections
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School Council Report
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Fundraising at The Lakes
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PRINCIPAL WELCOME BONNIE LEE SECONDARY CAMPUS PRINCIPAL
End of Term Awards
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Bringing it Home
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Policy Spotlight
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Sport Scoreboard
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Hello Lakes families,
Social Scene
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What ’ s on @ The Lakes
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I cannot believe that we are saying farewell to Term 1 - it feels as though we have only just started...however, the weary faces of our staff and students does indicate a very full term full of learning and adventures.
OSHC Newsletter
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Community Noticeboard
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This fortnight we have seen:
SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST IN THIS ISSUE:
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Year 2s visit Westgarthtown;
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Prep to Year 6 meet Harold the Giraffe from LifeEd;
• House Captain Reflections
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Year 5s hold an Inquiry incursion;
• Benefits of Dance
• Primary Leaders attend the Primary School Leaders Conference
• School Council Report
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Year 10 Art and Textiles students visit the NGV;
• SRC Report and Easter Raffle Winners!
• Year 11 VM/VPC and Year 12 VCAL students visit the International Flower and Garden Show;
• End of Term Prep - 10 Awards
• Year 9 Student Ambassadors host workshops at the Whittlesea Tech School;
• Term 1 Sports Scoreboard
Secondary Campus 80 Jardier Terrace, South
• Year 10 and Year 11 VM/VPC students visit the Grand Prix; and
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Year 7s and 9s host Reach incursions.
Morang 3752 (03) 9401 3919
On top of all of these exciting activities, students and teachers also enjoyed an in - school House Day! We seem to have no luck with the weather for our whole - school Athletics Carnivals, but we are working to confirm a rescheduled date so that our entire school community can come together and celebrate team pride (go Evans!!).
Primary Campus 275 Gordons Road, South Morang 3752 (03) 9400 9000
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter PRINCIPAL REPORT
On top of all of these wonderful learning opportunities, students across both campuses have been working hard to complete CATs and SACs. Their effort, dedication and commitment to their learning should be commended, however we do recognise the increased pressure and stress students (and often families) may feel during these times. Recently, The Lakes sent a convoy of staff from the Leadership and Student Engagement and Wellbeing teams across both campuses to the 2023 Australia and New Zealand Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference. During the conference we heard from a range of highly regarded professionals from across the globe. One of the overarching messages from the conference was around the main stressor for Young People in Australia – that being School Challenges. We encourage all students and families to communicate about stressors students may experience as a result of school pressures, and then to work in partnership with The Lakes so that we can provide wrap - around supports to keep your young people happy, health and connected.
As we round out Term 1, 2023 on our calendars, back at school preparations are well underway for 2024. Currently we have:
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Weekly school tours on both campuses for 2024 enrolments;
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Preparations underway for 2024 Prep transition;
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Scheduled Year 5 & 6 Homegroup tours of the Secondary campus throughout May;
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Information evening for Year 7 2024/25 on Tuesday 2nd May;
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Information evening for Senior School 2024/25 on Wednesday 3rd May;
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Teachers submitting VCAA accreditation documentation to further enhance the range of subjects offered in 2024 for VCE;
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Preparation for the intake and application process for VIA 2024 ; and,
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Updates to our 2024 Curriculum Handbooks in preparation for Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 Subject Selection.
This Term, we finish on a Blue Week (Week 1 of the fortnightly cycle). This means that when we start back (Wednesday 26th April) we will begin on a Green Week (Week 2 of the fortnightly cycle).
We wish all students, staff and families a safe, relaxing and enjoyable holidays and looks forward to seeing you all again on our return.
At the most recent College Council meeting, the content of newsletters was raised as a ‘ hot topic ’. Parent/Carer members requested the inclusion of more regular student highlights. We hear you loud and clear, so will make sure to feature these sorts of items more regularly in our fortnightly editions. This year we have made a concerted effort to raise our Social Media presence, and we have seen a significant increase in followership across both Facebook and Instagram. If you are using Social Media, we encourage you to like and follow our pages, as this is provides the most immediate and up - to - date information – ‘ hot off the press ’ as they say.
Bonnie
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
HOUSE CAPTAIN REFLECTIONS
PRIMARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
On Tuesday March 28th our primary school leaders attended the Melbourne Exhibition Centre with many schools around the state to learn about how to be a great leader. We started off by communicating and socialising with other schools by playing ‘ close up ’. We started off by saying our names and then we heard about the different talents from other schools, after a few activities later, one of our peer mediators Tri Thanh got chosen to go up on stage with one person from each school for a challenge. The goal was to do the alphabet backwards. Next, we learnt about the 4 H ’ s.
Then we played a bunch of different games such as truth or dare, thumbs up thumbs down, would you rather, then another one of a peer mediators got chosen to go upon stage for a quiz. This showed us not everyone has the right answer or thinks the same way, so it ’ s okay to think differently. After a few breaks and games we learnt about the following topics: How to be an ‘ others ’ first leader; The people a leader can impact the most; Ideas that impact everybody; How to get everybody on board with a new idea; and finally, Why we lead. We are so happy that our school leaders got this opportunity for our school.
By Alexia Pl and Millie D
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Help with the little things
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Hear others opinions
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Humility
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Happiness
SECONDARY HOUSE CAPTAIN REFLECTION
On Tuesday, the day before Athletics Day, the efforts of all our school houses were on full display as students worked together to prepare for the event. Each house had a team of enthusiastic students who collaborated to create posters and learn chants to support their teammates and demonstrate their team spirit. Then, on Wednesday, despite the disappointment of the event being cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, students found ways to make the most of the day. In the first session, the Year 9s had a chance to enjoy Athletics Day in their own way by watching their friends race in costumes. Students continued to support and encourage each other, embodying the values of sportsmanship and teamwork that are so integral to the event. In the second session, students had the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities. Some groups made sculptures, while others played volleyball or enjoyed a game of Uno. These activities brought about a sense of community and fun that reminded everyone of the true spirit of Athletics Day. In the third session, students were treated to a variety of fun activities. Some students prepared for a talent show, while others participated in a dodgeball tournament or played in a Kahoot! tournament. These activities showcased the diverse talents and interests of our student body and provided an opportunity for everyone to get involved. In the fourth session, the talent show went ahead and the tournaments continued on. Students continued to demonstrate their creativity, athleticism, and teamwork, showcasing the spirit of Athletics Day even in the face of adversity.
Finally, in the fifth session, students came together to participate in a yard clean - up and present their chants to the rest of the school. This was a fantastic opportunity for our students to demonstrate their commitment to the environment and their school community. Although there was no official winner due to the cancellation of the event, the day ended with Evans, Rafter, Jackson, and Beachley houses all showcasing their school spirit and sportsmanship. Even in the absence of formal competition, the spirit of Athletics Day was alive and well among our students. Athletics Day is an annual event that brings together students, teachers, and parents for a day of fun, excitement, and healthy competition. While the cancellation of Athletics Day was disappointing, the spirit of the event lives on through the efforts of our students in preparing for the event and finding ways to enjoy the day. We look forward to rescheduling the event as soon as possible and continuing to uphold the values of sportsmanship and teamwork in all our school events.
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter COLLEGE CONNECTIONS
WHY DANCE IS JUST AS
IMPORTANT AS MATH IN SCHOOL
BY SIR KEN ROBINSON AND LOU ARONICA ON APRIL 2, 2018
Dance — and physical activity — should have the same status in schools as math, science and language. Psst: it
Some people have long understood that dance is an essential part of life and education. In one evaluation, 95 percent of teachers said that, as a result of dancing together, students ’ abilities to cooperate and collaborate improved.
everyone regardless of their vocational pathways, ” he says. “ We don ’ t teach math solely to create mathematicians, and we don ’ t teach writing solely to create the next generation of novelists. The same holds true for the arts. We teach them to create well - rounded citizens who can apply the skills, knowledge and experience from being involved in the arts to their careers and lives. ”
may even help raise test scores, says Sir Ken Robinson. For several years, I ’ ve been a patron of the London School of Contemporary Dance. In 2016, I was invited to give the
Dance can help restore joy and stability in troubled lives and ease the tensions in schools that are disrupted by violence and bullying. “
Full article published: https://blog.ed.ted.com/2018/04/02/why - dance - is - just - as - important - as - math - in - school/
annual lecture in honor of founding principal Robert Cohan, and I decided to talk about the role of dance in schools. Before the lecture, I tweeted the title “ Why Dance Is as Important as Math in Education. ” I had a lot of positive responses and a number of incredulous ones. One tweet said, “ Isn ’ t that going to be one of the shortest lectures ever? ” Another said flatly, “ Ken, dance is not as important as math. ” One person tweeted, “ So what? Telephones are more important than bananas. Ants are not as important as toilet ducks. Paper clips are more important than elbows. ” (At least that was a creative response.) Some responses were more pertinent: “ Is that so? Important for what and to whom? By the way I ’ m a math teacher. ” I ’ m not arguing against mathematics — it ’ s an indispensable part of the great creative adventure of the human mind. It ’ s also intimately involved with the dynamics of dance. Instead, this is an argument for equity in educating the whole child. I ’ m talking about the equal importance of dance with the other arts, languages, mathematics, sciences and the humanities in the general education of every child. What is dance? It is the physical expression through movement and rhythm of relationships, feelings and ideas. Nobody invented dance. It is deep in the heart of every culture throughout history; dance is part of the pulse of humanity. It embraces multiple genres, styles and traditions and is constantly evolving. Its roles range from recreational to sacred and cover every form of social purpose.
Dance education has important benefits for students ’ social relationships , particularly among
The Lakes South Morang College has always valued The Arts, evidenced by our commitment to both the creative and performing arts within our P - 12 curriculum and programs. Participation in school - based Performing Arts, such as Music, Dance, and Drama, can have a positive impact on learning in several ways: ARTS AT THE LAKES
genders and age groups. Many forms of dance, including ballroom, are inherently social. They involve moving together in synchrony and empathy, with direct physical contact. A panel of researchers in kinesiology and pediatrics conducted a massive review of more than 850 studies about the effects of physical activity on school - age children. Most of the studies measured the effects of 30 to 45 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity three to five days a week on many factors — physical factors such as obesity, cardiovascular fitness, blood pressure and bone density, as well as depression, anxiety, self - concept and academic performance. Based on strong evidence in a number of these categories, the panel firmly recommended that students should participate in one hour (or more) of moderate to vigorous physical activity a day. Looking specifically at academic performance, the panel found strong evidence to support the conclusion that “ physical activity has a positive influence on memory, concentration and classroom behavior. ” Would it be okay to have millions of students without access to math or language arts? he asks. “ Of course not, and it should not be tolerated in the arts. There is a persistent myth that arts education is for the gifted and talented, but we know that the arts benefit
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Improved cognitive skills: Research has shown that participating in Performing Arts can enhance cognitive skills such as memory, spatial - temporal skills, and language acquisition. Increased creativity: Engaging in The Arts encourages students to think outside the box and explore new ideas. This can translate to
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BREAK DANCING PRIMARY During Term 1 in Performing Arts, students have been learning about Dance and Live Performance. We were very lucky to have a professional Breakdancer - Aaron from Team Dream come along and deliver Breakdance workshops to all of the classes. The Breakdance workshops included learning about the dance style, safe warm up practices, learning a breakdance routine & watching a performance from Aaron. The students were so engaged and loved learning about this new style of dance.
improved problem - solving skills and innovative thinking in other areas of their lives. Improved social skills: Performing Arts often involve working collaboratively with others, which can improve social skills such as communication, teamwork, and leadership. Increased self - confidence: Participating in Performing Arts can help students develop self - confidence and self - esteem, as they learn to express themselves creatively and receive positive feedback and recognition for their efforts. Reduced stress: Performing Arts can be a form of stress relief for students, allowing them to unwind and focus on something positive and enjoyable.
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Overall, participation in school - based Performing Arts can contribute to a well - rounded education, helping students develop a range of skills and abilities that can benefit them in both academic and personal pursuits
BRING IT ON SECONDARY With over 50 secondary students involved in cast and ensemble, production rehearsals have kicked off with a bang this term. We look forward to presenting ‘ Bring it On The Musical ’ in Term 3. Students have been involved in singing, dancing, and acting and the level of enthusiasm has been outstanding. Students meet once a week after school to ensure this production is the best.
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter SCHOOL COUNCIL REPORT
Hello all,
Amazingly, we are at the end of Term 1 already, feels like yesterday that we were at the Meet & Greets! Lots of events have already taken place including Harmony Day; parent/carer teacher interviews; Year 7 camp; and excursions for many year levels. Canteen online ordering is now up and running and perhaps the most significant news for the term was that the College Principal Selection Process was held and completed and we announced that Bill Panas has been appointed to the role. Our most recent meeting in March was jam - packed beginning with our AGM. I am pleased to announce that the four vacant parent/ carer roles were filled by Anna - Lisa Tewma (returning), Jenny Archibald, Katrina Hartley and myself (returning); the two DET vacancies were filled by Marcus Abney - Hastings and Michelle Berry (both returning) and the student vacancy was filled by Nash C. We welcome Jenny, Katrina and Nash and know that their ideas for our school, together with their backgrounds and skills will add to the depth and diversity of our Council membership. Also at the AGM, the three Executive Roles were declared vacant and nominations held and accepted for the School Council President, School Council Vice President and Treasurer roles. Membership of the two sub - committees, Education and Finance, was also decided. We discussed re - establishing a formal Fundraising sub - committee but agreed that it may be a little to premature to do so at this time, however should we need parent/carer support for fundraising activities we will approach our community on an as - required basis. Lastly, and most importantly, we acknowledged and thanked our retiring parent/carer member, Todd Sprague, for his long contribution to School Council. Todd has been on School Council for nine years, seven of those as President. His commitment to our school and his enthusiasm for new ideas and learning opportunities has been outstanding.
Parent/carer members:
DET members:
Observers:
Jenny Archibald Josie Benfari Katrina Hartley
Bill Panas (College Principal)
Bonnie Lee (Assistant Principal)
Marcus Abney - Hastings (Assistant Principal)
Belinda Pattison
George Sarlos Michelle Berry
Dale Saliba (Secretariat)
Amanda Farrelly (President) Helen Skendaris Anna - Lisa Tewma (Treasurer)
Student members:
Briohny Voss
Adele S Nash C
Grant Voss (Vice President)
Therefore, our Council members for the 2023/24 term are:
Following the AGM, our regular March meeting commenced. At this meeting we:
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Endorsed the 2022 Annual Report to the School Community;
• Acknowledged student concerns to School Council regarding the cleanliness of the toilets on both campuses and received an update on a proposal to address these concerns.
• Received an update on the placement and need of the school bus stopping at the Primary Campus;
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Received an update on the Collingwood English Language School build;
• Updated School Council members on proposed correspondence to the City of Whittlesea re advocating for improved safety outside the Primary Campus on Gordons Road and the removal of the 5 minute parking limit signs along The Lakes Boulevard slip lane; • Discussed the need/rationale for an on - site parent/carer principal forum and Q&A session. We have been very clear this year that building on our parent/carer/school relationships continues to be a focus, combined with recognising where our communication gaps lie. An on - site event can address both of these;
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Discussed ideas for newsletter content;
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Heard about Incident Reports – the where/what/why and how; and
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Discussed further issues regarding the school uniform;
Remember Council is here to represent the whole school community, so as always, if you have any issues, ideas, questions that you would like raised at our next Council meeting, or any other support, please feel free to approach any of our members or send an email to amanda.farrelly@education.vic.gov.au. Council meets twice per term on a Tuesday and visitors and observers are always welcome.
Enjoy the break,
Amanda Farrelly
School Council President
FUNDRAISING AT THE LAKES
SRC SPENDING
The SRC students have had a busy Term 1 brainstorming events for the upcoming terms and fundraising for student resources both inside and outside the classroom. Every Friday the SRC students have been selling Zooper Doopers for $1 which has become quite popular! The SRC students have raised just over $900 which has gone towards what the students wanted in the classrooms. This includes sporting equipment, noise cancelling headphones, lap desks, fidgets, board games and kinetic sand! The remainder of the money will go towards a special end of year event hosted by both Primary and Secondary SRC students ….. listen out for more announcements to come. We would like to say THANKYOU to everyone who donated Easter gifts for the Easter Raffle and also to everyone who bought raffle tickets, even if you may not have won a prize this time around. We will keep you posted on how we plan to spend the money raised through the Easter Raffle.
Congratulations to all the raffle winners and thankyou for all of your donations!
EASTER RAFFLE WINNERS!
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter END OF TERM AWARDS
LEARNER OF THE TERM AWARDS
PREP:
Prep A
Maztu CH
Congratulations to all of the successful award winners this term!
Prep B
Gavin F
Prep C
Hunter B
YEAR ONE:
YEAR TWO:
YEAR THREE:
1A
Sibel S
2A
Nestora M
3A
Beatrice R
1B
Rylee G
2B
Layla B
3B
Noah MK
YEAR FOUR:
YEAR FIVE:
YEAR SIX:
4A
Maneel R
5A
Miriam M
6A
Kiara T
4B
Kyle W
5B
Saanvi C
6B
Kasak C
5C
Hunter E
6C
Tijana M
YEAR SEVEN:
YEAR EIGHT:
YEAR NINE:
7A
Zahra B
8A
Jamilia E
9A
Rokaya B
7B
Riania K
8B
Tori D
9B
Alonso T
7C
Linda D
8C
Aiden L
9C
Takura M
YEAR TEN:
10A
Cailin D
10B
Aiden J
10C
James T
CITIZENSHIP AWARDS
Respect
Learning
Teamwork
Leadership
Prep
Dakota C
Indiana G
Mia M
Lucas M
Year One
Aashvi V
Nathan N
Makayla Q
Rocco N
Year Two
Ella A
Elisha Q
Bailey G
Arjun B
Year Three
Aleks P
Ryan L
Siena C
Thaemela S
Year Four
Bella M
Charlotte M
Eloise C
Isaac H
Year Five
Samira B
Hollie F
Angad S
Ariana S
Year Six
Maison F
Lachlan H
Alexia P
Yvonne Y
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter BRINGING IT HOME
HOLIDAY FUN OUTDOORS Are you ready to go on a nature scavenger hunt? There are so many wonderful things to discover! Do you have bugs in your backyard? I wonder what they are? Look for tracks, scat and evidence of animals in your local area. Perfect for parents/carers to share time with their child in nature, for children to do alone or for teachers to use as a teaching resource. This Australian themed nature scavenger hunt has been hand illustrated and painted by artist and Eco Explorers bush playgroup facilitator Kate Rijs.
HOLIDAY LEARNING Over the school holidays students can continue to consolidate their understanding of skills learnt in Term 1 through games, helping with shopping or planning family trips and continuing to read each night. Students with BYOD iPad ’ s have apps that can support holiday learning and engagement in areas of Literacy, Numeracy and the Arts.
Here are some apps your child can try:
LITERACY:
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Reading Eggs (Prep– Year 2)
ABOUT THE ARTIST Kate Rijs is an artist, qualified and experienced Primary School Teacher, Art Teacher and bush playgroup facilitator who is passionate about creativity and nurturing creativity and imagination in both children and adults. She believes that nature is the best classroom that there is.
Reading Eggspress (Year 3 - 6)
Epic!
Epic is a digital library of books that students can read and listen to.
Book Creator This app can be used by students to make stories, information texts or even a journal of their holildays to share back at school.
NUMERACY:
Essential Assessment
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Sunset Math
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My Numeracy
Targeting Math
Math Pathway (Year 6 - 9)
BeeBot
This app is a beginning step in developing students understanding of computational thinking by using directional and instructional steps.
ARTS:
Arts at The Lakes
This website has been created by our Primary Art teacher Duong to engage students in a range of skills and techniques.
Source: https://www.ecoexplorers.com.au/downloads/free - australian - scavenger - hunt - print - out
POLICY SPOTLIGHT
THE LAKES COMMUNITY FEEDBACK PRIMARY & SECONDARY CAMPUSES
Your feedback is valued. Please use the following link to provide our College Council and Leadership Team with feedback to help make The Lakes a positive learning community for all.
PHOTOGRAPHING, FILMING AND RECORDING OF STUDENTS POLICY
http://www.thelakes.edu.au/uploads/8/3/9/0/83901006/photographing_filming___recording_of_students_policy_2022.pdf
The Lakes South Morang College has in place policies and practices for the collection, use and disclosure of images of students to ensure compliance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic).
Parents/carers are notified upon enrolment and at the commencement of each school year of the ways in which our school may use images of students. There are many occasions during the school year where staff photograph, film or record students participating in school activities or events, for example: classroom activities, sports events, concerts, excursions, camps etc. We do this for many reasons including: e.g. to celebrate student participation and achievement, showcase particular learning programs, document a student ’ s learning journey/camps/excursions/sports events, communicate with our parents/carers and school community in newsletters and on the College Facebook/Instagram page. The Lakes South Morang College will use student images reasonably, appropriately and sensitively, consistent with our obligations under the Child Safe Standards and our school ’ s Child Safety Policy. If at any time a parent/carer or student has a concern about the use of any images they should contact the College.
As a College, we discourage students and parents/carers from taking images of others without their consent.
Policies are available to all families via the Sentral Portal (under Resources) or via our website http://www.thelakes.edu.au/policies -- reports.html
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter SPORTS SCOREBOARD
TERM 1 PRIMARY INTERSCHOOL SPORT RESULTS This term the Year 5 and 6 students played Basketball, Soccer and Cricket against local schools. Students participated each week with energy and enthusiasm, modelling the school values and pride.
Basketball
Soccer
Cricket
Boys
Girls
Boys
Girls
Boys
Girls
Round 1:
44
25
0
2
45
78
The Lakes vs.
February 10
St Mary of the Cross MacKillop
1
10
6
3
96
85
Round 2:
30
0
0
2
17
33
The Lakes vs.
February 17
6
22
5
1
112
40
Edgars Creek PS
Round 3:
24
15
0
3
23
52
The Lakes vs.
February 24
Epping Views PS (Team 1)
15
22
10
4
127
81
Round 4:
14
2
1
0
38
47
The Lakes vs.
March 3
Marymede Catholic College
49
91
9
2
233
176
Round 5:
29
22
0
4
63
32
The Lakes vs.
March 10
14
6
6
1
107
95
Al Siraat College
Round 6:
BYE
March 17
Round 7:
26
5
2
2
26
The Lakes vs.
n/a
March 24
14
13
6
1
216
Morang South PS
Keep an eye out for weekly results through the Instagram and Facebook. We will post the Term 2 scoreboard in the newsletter at the end of the term with all results from the terms activities.
TERM 1 TEAM PHOTOS:
SOCIAL SCENE
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter WHAT ’ S ON @ THE LAKES
Breakfast Club on Both Campuses
Every Tuesday & Thursday - 8.15am
(Except for the first week and last week of the term)
APRIL:
Monday 24th
Whole School Curriculum Day
Tuesday 25th
ANZAC Day Public Holiday
Wednesday 26th
Term 2 begins
MAY:
Tuesday 2nd
Year 7 2024/2025 Information Evening
Senior School 2024/2025 Information Evening
Wednesday 3rd
Friday 12th
Year 8 Holocaust Museum Excursion
Tuesday 16th
School Council Meeting
Wednesday 17th
Primary District Cross Country
Friday 26th
Year 12 Legal Studies Incursion
Wednesday 31st – Friday 2nd
Year 5/6 CYC Forest Edge Camp
JUNE:
Thursday 8th
5/6 Girls AFL/Boys Netball
Monday 12th
Kings Birthday Public Holiday
Tuesday 13th - Friday 16th
Senior Exam Week
Thursday 15th
GAT
Monday 19th - Friday 23rd
Senior Exam Week
Wednesday 21st
Primary Parent/carer Teacher Interviews
Friday 23rd
Last Day of Term 2 (1.15pm dismissal)
Book Now for Primary Tours on 9404 9000 for individual 2023 School Tours
Book Now for Secondary Tours on 9401 3919 for individual 2023 School Tours
SECONDARY CAMPUS TOURS
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter MOTHER ’ S DAY STALL
YEAR 7 INFORMATION SESSION
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter SENIOR SCHOOL INFORMATION SESSION
OSHC NEWSLETTER
The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD
ATTENDANCE - EVERY DAY COUNTS If you are aware that your child will not be attending school due to illness or other circumstances, please ensure that you contact either office to ensure our attendance records are accurate. Ways of communicating absences include:
NO HAT - NO PLAY We will be enforcing our ‘ No Hat, No Play ’ policy in Term 1 and Term 4 on the Primary Campus. Wide - brimmed hats (with the school logo), are available at the uniform shop. BELONGINGS, AMBULANCE & INSURANCE Private property brought to school by students, staff or visitors is not insured and the Department of Education does not accept any responsibility for any loss or damage. Parents and carers are reminded that the Department of Education does not provide personal accident insurance or ambulance cover for students. Parents and carers of students who do not have student accident insurance/ ambulance cover are responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for injured students, including the cost of ambulance attendance/transport and any other transport costs.
Placing a future Absence Request through the Parent SENTRAL Portal;
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Calling the office;
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Sending an SMS on 0427 226 537.
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As required by the Department of Education, all schools must notify parents/carer informing that their child is absent. Please inform the office of absences before 10:00 am each morning.
STAY CONNECTED
The Sentral Parent Portal is the primary method for home - school communications at The Lakes.
We are excited to say that most families have access to the Parent Portal. The portal allows students and parents\carers to keep up to date with important information and communication. This includes student academic reports, parent - teacher interview bookings and permission for students to attend camps, sport and excursions.
The Student and Parent Portal can be accessed at school, from home and from mobile devices. If you are experiencing any issues with Sentral, please contact either office to assist you.
Sentral Portal
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The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD
We are always looking to build new or foster current connections within our community!
Please call Karen on 9404 900 to discuss further, if you have a service or upcoming event you would like to promote through our Newsletter.
To thrive, children need a safe and supportive environment at school, at home and in the broader community; no exceptions. At The Lakes South Morang College, we believe meeting the physical and emotional needs of our students is paramount in laying the foundations for a fulfilling future. We pledge to provide an environment that has zero tolerance to child abuse and will strive to work in partnership with our parents and community members to keep our students safe every day, in every way.
The Lakes South Morang College Child Safety Statement
PRIMARY CAMPUS: Telephone: 9404 9000 275 Gordons Road South Morang 3752 SECONDARY CAMPUS: Telephone: 9401 3919 80 Jardier Terrace South Morang 3752 ABN 52 938 171 499 PO Box 207 South Morang 3752 lakes.south.morang.co@education.vic.gov.au
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