From the Principal Class Team
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Recognition of Service Ceremony
I would like you to join me in congratulating 2 of our staff who were honured at the 2025 Recognition of Service Ceremony, held at Pullman on the Park on Sunday May 18th.
For 40 years of service: Athina Kratsis
For 50 years of service: Mario Orsini
On behalf of all of us, the many students you have influenced and the whole school community, I would like to thank you for your years of service, and for your commitment to St Albans SC particularly and public education in general.
National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week
The College recently commemorated National Sorry Day on 26 May, as well as National Reconciliation Week. National Sorry Day is a day of remembrance and reflection for members of the Stolen Generations, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families, communities, and cultures between the 1800s and the 1970s.
The first Sorry Day was held in Sydney on 26 May 1998 and has been commemorated nationally on the same date each year since. Thousands of Australians from all walks of life participate in memorial services, commemorative meetings, survival celebrations, and community gatherings in honour of the Stolen Generations.
National Sorry Day also marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week, which runs from 27 May to 3 June 2025. This week provides an opportunity for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements—and to consider how we can all contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2025 is: Bridging Now to Next. This theme calls on all Australians to step forward together, to look ahead, and to continue the push toward reconciliation, guided by the lessons of the past.
IDAHOBIT Day
Another important date on our Wellbeing Calendar is IDAHOBIT Day, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia. On this day, we take time as a College to celebrate diversity and stand against discrimination towards members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
IDAHOBIT Day is also an opportunity to publicly affirm our support for LGBTQIA+ colleagues, peers, and students with a clear message: “We stand with you.”
A huge thank you to our Wellbeing Team, VCE-VM students, and student leaders for organising a fantastic lunchtime event to celebrate our diversity and rainbow community.
School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS)
This term marks the introduction of our inaugural SWPBS Awards. Our school has implemented the School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) model, an internationally recognised framework with a strong evidence base shown to improve behavioural, wellbeing, and academic outcomes for children and young people.
SWPBS provides a structured school improvement framework that helps the College foster a positive and supportive learning environment for all students.
These new awards acknowledge students who have achieved high levels of House Points awarded through participation in sporting, cultural, and school activities, as well as through consistent positive behaviour and classroom effort.
Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards will be announced at the upcoming student assemblies.
Celebrating Student Achievement and School Community Events
Congratulations to Adam Downing (Year 10) on graduating from Zoos Victoria’s Youth Conservation Leaders program. This prestigious 11-day program, which ran from May to June 2025, brought together Year 9 and 10 students from across Victoria to develop science leadership skills and engage in real-world conservation projects. Participants were mentored by Zoos Victoria staff and took part in hands-on activities at Melbourne Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary.
Adam represented our school with distinction, presenting his work articulately and confidently to an audience of around 100 people. We commend Adam for his dedication to conservation and thank him for being such a positive ambassador for our school.
Year 7–9 SEAL Parent Evening
Thank you to Thach Ly for organising our Year 7–9 SEAL Parent Evening, held on Thursday 22nd May. With over 100 attendees, the evening was a great success. Highlights included catering by our talented Year 12 VET Hospitality students, a lively student debate on “Who is responsible for keeping young people safe online?”, and a panel featuring three of our SEAL alumni —Lani Nguyen (2018), Anthony Tran (2022), and Maybel Verma (Class of 2024).
These alumni shared inspiring stories of their time at SASC and their journeys beyond school, emphasising the value of choosing subjects and activities that align with personal interests, and the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between work, play, and active citizenship. We are grateful for their ongoing connection to our school community.
Special thanks to Daniela Karner for her leadership of the VET class, and to the many staff who supported the event, including Amy Lee, Katelyn Smith, the library team, and Nick D’Aglas.
Student Progress and Upcoming Opportunities
Over the past few weeks, students in Years 9, 10, and 11 have been undertaking exams — for many, their first formal exam experience. We are proud of the mature and focused approach they have demonstrated.
Year 10 students can now look forward to an exciting few weeks, with the Proactive Program Week and Work Experience coming up soon — both excellent opportunities for personal development and career exploration.
Semester reports for Year 12 students are already available on Compass, and reports for Years 7–11 will be published on 3rd June.
