The start of Term Two has been a productive and engaging time for our senior students, with a strong focus on learning opportunities, leadership, and community connection. It has been particularly pleasing to see our students continue to grow as confident, capable, and community-minded young people.
Soccer Challenge
On the last day of Term One, the highly anticipated annual Soccer Challenge between the Elite Elevens (Year 11) and Labubu Central (Year 12) teams took place, with the Year 12s securing a dominant and well-earned victory. Both teams approached the game with enthusiasm and commitment and delivered an engaging and energetic match. While the scoreboard favoured the Year 12s, it was a celebration of teamwork, sportsmanship, and the strong sense of community that continues to unite our sub-school each year.
Coffee Service & Foodbank
During the Parent Teacher Interviews in the last week of Term One, the VCE VM students ran a coffee service for families and staff. With support from the Wellbeing Team, students worked together to prepare and serve complimentary barista coffee/hot drinks and cakes, with the aim of creating a welcoming environment for families. The students also supported Foodbank by preparing the food items in H1 and supporting families to access them. It was a great opportunity for students to build their teamwork and customer service skills in a real-world setting.
ANZAC Day
Our Year 12 VCE VM students held a ceremony to commemorate ANZAC Day on Monday 27 April 2026. The students led the ANZAC Day service, and the School Captains laid a wreath to acknowledge the contribution and sacrifice of all those who have served our country. Thank you to all staff and students who attended the important ceremony. Lest we Forget.
Year 11 & Year 12 Assemblies
The Year 11 and Year 12 assemblies were held on Wednesday 29 May 2026. The focus of the assemblies was to share the message of our “Better Together” week and “Unity in Diversity” CPR theme. Feedback from the Resilient Youth Survey and Student Forums were shared, along with actions for improvement. Exam expectations and procedures were also communicated at the assembly.
Thank you to our presenters Tamara Penaia Te’o and Tina Le (Year 12) and Jennifer To and Amelia Hua (Year 11) for running the assemblies. Thank you also to Ezekiel Ong for sharing the forum feedback and offering suggestions to further improve student outcomes.
We would like to encourage our senior students to build their leadership, confidence and public speaking skills by volunteering for future assemblies. If you are interested in presenting, please see us in the Senior Sub School.
Multicultural Day
On Friday 1 May 2026, VCE VM students celebrated the diverse cultures within our school community by running stalls and selling a variety of homemade food from around the world at lunchtime. As part of the Multicultural celebrations, students wore cultural dress and enjoyed music and professional dance performances from different cultures. The event had a very positive atmosphere, and it was wonderful to see the school community come together to celebrate cultural inclusivity with such pride and enjoyment.
VCE VM Brimbank Careers Expo.
The VCE VM students attended the Brimbank Careers Expo on Wednesday 6 May 2026 at Lakeside Reception Centre. Students had access to a range of university, TAFE and training providers, and collected useful information and resources to inform their future pathway.
Victorian Careers Show
Similarly, all Year 11 students will attend the larger Victorian Careers Show at the Melbourne Showgrounds on Friday 15 May 2026 to gain further knowledge of the careers and pathways available to them.
CHASE Program
The Year 11 VCE VM students have started the CHASE program. CHASE is a community initiative working to improve health through education. Their goal is to see young people empowered to take control of their own health, to then engage with their local communities to improve health awareness and outcomes. The program is being run by students from the universities across Melbourne. The VCE VM students will continue to work with their mentors throughout Term 2, to implement their projects and achieve their health-related goals.
Student Leadership
Congratulations to the Senior Student Leadership Team on successfully facilitating the Student Leadership Conference on Wednesday 6 May. The day provided a valuable opportunity for students to develop their leadership skills, collaborate with peers across sub-schools, and engage in meaningful discussions and activities. Our senior student leaders were outstanding role models and facilitated the event with confidence and enthusiasm. We are proud of the way they represented our sub school and supported younger students to develop their leadership skills. Well done! See Tamara’s report below.
Helping Hands Fundraising
On Wednesday 6 May, Zahrah Sajadi, Nhi Tran, Fili Senetenari Fiu Iosefa and Vaiolupe Mavae organised and ran a hot dog stand as part of their PDS Complex Project to raise funds for Helping Hands. Helping Hands is a charity that supports individuals and families experiencing hardship by providing essential items and practical assistance. The funds raised will be used to purchase toiletries for ‘dignity bags’, which will be donated to Helping Hands to support people in need and promote a sense of care and respect within our local community.
Progress Reports
Year 11 Progress Reports are due next week. Year Level Coordinators will be interviewing students and speaking to parents/guardians, as needed. Progress reports will be available for students and parents/guardians to view from Friday 22 May 2026.
Exams
Year 11 end-of-unit exams will commence from Wednesday 27 May to Friday 5 June 2026. The students will be preparing for their exams in classes. The Year 12 practice exams will be held during the holidays from Thursday 2 July to Tuesday 8 July 2026, except the English Exam which will be held on Report Writing Day on Friday 12 June 2026. We encourage all Year 12 students to use the study schedules, which they were encouraged to develop during their study skills session, and to ensure they have allocated adequate time for both revision and study. A quiet and well-organised study space at home is essential for effective study.
GAT
The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) General Achievement Test (GAT) for all students completing a Unit 3/4 subject will be held across the State on Tuesday 16 June 2026. To help students prepare for the GAT, the Senior Sub School will organise a compulsory information session closer to the date.
Uniform
A reminder that as the weather is cooling down, students can purchase the school scarf and jacket from the uniform shop on Mondays and Thursdays at lunchtime. The school scarf is the only scarf to be worn at school.
We request that parents/guardians contact the school if their child is absent and that a medical certificate is obtained, where possible. Students are required to meet our Attendance Policy for a satisfactory result in their end-of-semester reports.
We would like to thank parents for their continued support of the Senior Sub School, and invite them to contact us on 9366 2555 if they have any queries or concerns about their child.
Tamara Penaia-Te’o
On Wednesday the 6th of May, a large group of enthusiastic emerging leaders from Years 7 to 11 participated in the College’s Student Leadership Conference, “More Than Just A Title”, facilitated by the Year 12 College Leadership Team.
The conference was an amazing experience focused on engaging younger student leaders, supporting them in developing their understanding of ‘Leadership’ through meaningful collaboration and connection with others across the College.
This exciting day was shaped by the insightful speeches and discussions from past student leaders, including Ricardo Vom (College Captain of 2025) and Cylene Mahgri (College Leader of 2015), alongside Assistant Principals Mrs Tracy D’Ellton and Mr John Coulson-Silva, who shared their experiences and offered real world perspectives on what effective leadership looks like both within and beyond the school setting.
Students then moved into a variety of workshops and activities, collaboratively facilitated by student leaders, staff and former College Leader, Haily Le (Class of 2025), encouraging open interaction across year levels to learn about the practical application of leadership skills ranging from ‘Advertising Events’ to ‘Giving Feedback’ within our roles. The day concluded with a range of student-led Action planning, where students worked within their leadership roles to identify key issues and explore the ways they could actively make a difference within the school community.
Overall, the conference taught us that ‘Leadership’ is not defined by a title alone but is an everyday choice shaped through the actions we take and the impact we choose to leave.
Ms Marlene Cassar – Senior Sub School Leader
