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Senior School Report

Senior School students have been working hard recently, with many SACs, deadlines, applications and much more happening.

The Year 12 VCE students are working through final stages of their studies, gearing up for the final push to end of year exams. Students have been demonstrating collaboration and critical and creative thinking while using their study periods to go over notes, seek out help from their teachers and work collaboratively on tasks.

Year 12 VCAL students have been working equally as hard, with many starting to finalise their VCAL subjects and prepare to turn current part time school-based apprenticeships into full time. Students have been communicating effectively with peers and staff and seeking out support to get their work completed and marked as competent. Demonstrating problem solving skills and resilience has proven successful this year, with most nearly fully competent in their VCAL studies.

There have been many questions flying around about the Year 12 Graduation and students are getting excited for this event, a highlight of the Newcomb Secondary College Calendar. More information about this will be coming out in the near future, so stay tuned for that!

Year 11 VCAL and VCE students have all been hard at work, trying to meet deadlines for outcomes, VET courses, SATs. Most students have recently met with our Pathways team to talk about courses and possible transitions after they complete their Year 12 studies. Many are excited to think and chat about what the future might hold for them and have started exploring University TAFE campuses to see where they can see themselves in a few years time.

I encourage all the Senior students to keep demonstrating all the learning qualities needed for success – collaboration, communication, resilience, critical and creative thinking and problem solving. Talk with your parents and carers about school and any supports you may need to stay on track and obtain the successes in your school work that you are capable of achieving. And continue to use the supports provided to you at school: ask questions, seek out answers, talk with your teachers and collaborate with peers. Maintain the momentum for the remainder of Term 3 and into Term 4 to be the best you can be.