Year 9
Exam Preparation
Year 9 students are currently preparing for their upcoming exams, an important step as they continue to build their academic skills and resilience. We wish them all the best as they work hard in the lead-up to these assessments.
Work Experience in 2025
Looking ahead, Year 9 students have also been informed about their work experience week, scheduled for mid-2025. This is an invaluable opportunity for students to gain practical skills and workplace experience in a field of their choice. We encourage students to start discussions with family and teachers now to explore their interests and secure placements.
Party Safe Incursion with Victoria Police
In November, Year 9 students will attend a Party Safe incursion run by Victoria Police designed to help students make safe and informed decisions in social situations. This session is part of our commitment to equipping students with the knowledge and confidence to handle various life scenarios responsibly.
City Experience Program
Soon, families will receive information and consent forms for the highly anticipated City Experience. This program allows students to explore Melbourne through a variety of activities that encourage both personal growth and a deeper understanding of the city’s culture and history.
Activities for this year’s City Experience include:
- Visiting Melbourne Zoo
- Rock Climbing
- Old Melbourne Gaol tour
- Viewing films at IMAX and exploring the Melbourne Museum
- National Gallery of Victoria
- ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image)
- The stunning views from Eureka Skydeck
The City Experience promises to be an exciting adventure, combining fun, learning, and memorable experiences for our Year 9 students.
Permission forms will be sent via Compass shortly.
Reminders
A few important reminders to help all students stay on track with expectations:
- Punctuality: Students must arrive on time to all classes. Consistent lateness will result in consequences:
- 3+ Lates in a Week = Lunch Detention
- 5+ Lates in a Week = After-School Detention
- Uniform Requirements: All students are required to wear the correct school uniform on designated days. If a uniform pass is needed, it must be collected from the Coordination Office or your Mentor Group Teacher.
- Non-Uniform Items: Wearing items outside the school uniform policy will lead to an automatic lunch detention. Providing a note explaining the situation will support in not being given a detention.
These guidelines have been clearly communicated throughout 2024, and we appreciate everyone’s commitment to meeting these standards as we finish the school year strong. Thank you for your cooperation.
Matina Konstaninakos
Year 9 Leading Teacher
Year 10
Year 10’s will are going on excursion linking to Health and Humanities work that they have done this year. All families need to be aware that the excursion will take place based on Mentor Groups.
- A, B, C, D – 7th November
- E, G, H – 11th November
Students attending need to go straight to the front of the school (outside library) when the music starts. They do not go to mentor group. They need to be in full academic uniform on the day. They should bring a bag with lunch and water.
The details for the excursion are below and on the compass event.
Part 1: Road to Zero (Melbourne Museum)
An education visit to Road to Zero comprises two experiences: the Road to Zero Experience Space – an immersive and exploratory gallery showcasing the latest in multi-sensory interactive technologies, and curriculum-linked programs in the purpose-built Learning Studios. Highlights from the Road to Zero Experience Space include a 3-minute virtual reality experience where students travel in a car from 1970 to 2055, an elevator simulation where students experience a dramatic ‘drop’ from the 11th floor of the Royal Exhibition Building, as well as a digital exploration of TAC’s well-known Graham sculpture.
Duration: 2 hours.
Curriculum: This event is linked to the Health and PE Curriculum (Year 9 and 10 band).
Part 2: Melbourne Museum Tour
Students will have time to explore the Melbourne Museum and its various themed exhibits.
Duration: 2 – 3 hours (teacher paced)
Curriculum: This event is linked to the Humanities Curriculum (Year 10).
Year 10 End of Year Timetable
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Week 6 | Year 10 Assembly | ||||
| Week 7 | Exam Revision | Exam Revision | Exam Revision | Exam Revision | Exam Revision |
| Week 8 | Year 10 SWOT VAC (students stay home to study) | Year 10 Exams | Year 10 Exams | Year 10 Exams | Curriculum Day (No students) |
| Week 9 | English Exam Year 10 Awards Assembly | Year 11 Orientation | Year 11 Orientation | Year 11 Orientation | Year 11 Orientation Last day of school for year 10 students |
Further details around each exam will be given to students closer to the date and on compass news.
James Devlin
Year 10 Leading Teacher