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ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS' REPORT

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CORRECTION DAY

Later this term the College’s Correction Day will take place on Tuesday 16 June. Teachers will use this time to finalise assessments and semester reports. As such, classes will not be conducted on this day, so students are not required at school. The only exception is VCE students who will be undertaking the GAT - more details about this will be shared later this term. 

YEARS 10 - 11 EXAMS

Towards the end of this term Year 10s and 11s will be undertaking mid-year exams. Thorough revision and effort in exams during these middle years lays a strong foundation for success in Year 12. Students should set high expectations for their own achievement and seek advice and support from their teachers. We wish all students the best of luck in their exams.  

 

At home, students can be supported by implementing the following recommendations:

 

  • Providing a quiet study space at home free from distractions;

  • Encouraging your child to eat well and get plenty of sleep;

  • Encouraging students to limit social engagements around this time, including their use of social media. Students should focus solely on their studies, without distraction from social media, etc, then do so when having a break in their study.

STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS VAPING

The health and safety of our students is paramount and as a school, McKinnon continues to be concerned by the society-wide issue of vaping. We want to remind families that this behaviour is unacceptable at school. We have vape detectors in the bathrooms at both campuses and will always implement school-based consequences to any student found vaping or possessing vape-related items.     

 

We encourage all families to speak to their children about the dangers of vaping. Useful information can be accessed via this School TV article. It includes numerous resources, including a number of useful Fact Sheets. We thank all families for their ongoing support.