For Parents
Please use the links on the left side of the page to find the relevant information.
News
Maths Textbook Return
Maths textbooks for students in Year 7-10 and Year 11 Business Maths should be returned to the school to receive a $20 refund. Please see this document for more information and a return slip to be placed in the book: Maths Textbook ReturnAiming High 2010
Details of the Aiming High 2010 Orientation camp are here: Aiming High Orientation 2010. Please make sure to return the forms by 11 December.Tasmania Camp Information
For parents of year 8 students: details of this camp are available here: Tasmania Camp Information. Please make sure that your child returns their form by 29 October.Energising Science and Mathematics Education: New Directions from the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Energising Science and Mathematics Education is based on the premise that a sound grasp of science and mathematics among our young people is fundamental to Victoria’s success in a globalised environment. The actions contained within will ensure that Victorian students are equipped with the scientific and mathematical skills they will need for everyday life, as well as for future vocational studies and careers. The video at this link explains more about how science and mathematics provide young people with essential knowledge and skills they need to participate effectively in, and contribute to, a scientifically and technologically advanced society.More information: Energising Science and Mathematics Education Blueprint
Minimum School leaving age to be lifted to 17
The Minister for Education, Bronwyn Pike, has announced that an amendment to the Education and Training Reform Act will lift the minimum school leaving age from 16 to 17. Ms Pike said that from January next year all Victorian students will be required to complete Year 10 and remain in some form of education, training or employment until the age of 17.For more information: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/directions/reviewleg_minimumage.htm
Cybersmart Website
The Schools' Gateway has now been officially launched as part of the ACMA's new Cybersmart website: http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/
The Cybersmart
website represents a single access point for cybersafety advice across a range
of target audiences—children, parents, libraries and schools. The site includes
comprehensive and practical advice for parents, interactive learning activities
for children and information about safe social networking for teens. The website
also includes a link to the Cybersmart Online Helpline for young people who have
had negative experiences online, such as cyberbullying. The Helpline service is
operated by Kids Helpline.
