Dear LSC Community Members,

It is hard to believe we are already close to the end of Term 1!  There has been a lot of things occurring for all year levels in the college, and as we enter the final couple of weeks, many of our students will be entering into a period of assessments for each of their subjects.  See below for some key events and happenings from this month at LSC.

NAPLAN

Our 2025 NAPLAN assessment window was a huge success, with very strong participation from our Year 7 and 9 students.  Our participation rate for 2025 was the highest I have seen in my time at LSC, with our Year 7s all having above 98% participation rate for all assessments, and Year 9s all above 95% participation rate for all assessments.  A huge thank you goes to Ms Lauren Harvey (Assistant Principal – Teaching and Learning Innovation) for her leadership in this space, as well as a big team supporting the NAPLAN sessions to run smoothly each and every day, including our IT team, our Learning Specialist team and our staff actively supervising the sessions.

We are excited to get the NAPLAN results later on in the year as 2025 is be the first year we will be able to establish growth between Year 7 and 9 since the change of the measures used nation-wide.

Laptop Audit and eLearning

As part of our annual tasks for start-up, we conducted a thorough audit of students with laptops as we look to close the gap of numbers of students not having devices for learning.  Having a device is a critical part of a student’s learning to build their ICT skills in general, as well as have access to all the learning activities and opportunities in class.  This could be the ability to research topics, accessing their lesson plans, accessing learning tasks and using applications like Microsoft Office 365 to produce class work and homework.

As part of our audit process, families of all students identified as not having a laptop will be contacted by a member of our Leadership Team to discuss reasons, and any potential barriers that may be present.  One way we currently reduce financial barriers is by providing a generous subsidy of $150 per device when parents/carers purchase devices via our approved supplier partner, Learning With Technologies (LWT).  The push will be for all students to have and own their own device as opposed to borrowing from the Library on a day by day basis.  This enables students to continue learning at home and ensure they do not fall behind.

One of the reasons we are pushing our eLearning is that from Term 2, our Year 7 to 10 subject teachers will be establishing and using Education Perfect to set regular homework in line with our Homework Policy.  Education Perfect is an online platform that contains a huge range of interactive digital activities that staff can use to consolidate class-based learning and track student progress.

Showcase Evening and School Tours

On Wednesday 26^th March, we held our annual Showcase Evening – the LSC version of Open Night.  We have been running a number of school tours so far this year, all with big numbers of parents/carers and potential future students attending.  Showcase Evening will see staff and students from all learning areas, as well as other important areas in our College (e.g. Student Voice, Wellbeing, Inclusion) showcasing work samples and activities, as well as having lots of time to chat with families looking to make Lyndhurst SC their school of choice.  I am looking forward to welcoming some big numbers on this evening in 2025!

Ms Eloise Haynes
College Principal

Hindi Class Reflection

On Monday 17th March the students in the VET Certificate II: Sports Coaching class went to Casey Fields Athletics Track to assist with the Casey Fields Primary School Athletics Day. Feedback received by the Primary School included: what an amazing job your students did today! and the feedback from all of the staff and students was overwhelmingly positive and they played a huge part in the day running smoothly!

Lauren Harvey
Assistant Principal

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Green Thumbs in Action!

Pi Day

Dear Junior School Families,

As the term ends, we reflect on an exciting and engaging few months at Lyndhurst Secondary College. Our Year 7 and 8 students have had a fantastic start to the year, actively participating in school activities, connecting with their peers, and immersing themselves in their learning.

The term began with the Start-Up Program, where students engaged in a range of activities designed to help them transition smoothly into the school environment. They familiarised themselves with school policies, routines, and expectations, all while building friendships and strengthening their sense of belonging within the school community. From team-building exercises to workshops on positive learning habits, the program set the stage for a successful year ahead.

Following this, students transitioned into their mainstream classes, settling into their studies with enthusiasm. In Mathematics, students explored problem-solving strategies and developed their algebraic thinking. English classes saw students diving into creative writing, building their reading comprehension skills, and engaging in logical discussions. In Science, hands-on experiments and investigative learning sparked curiosity and excitement, while Humanities lessons took students on a journey through history, geography, and civic responsibility.

Beyond the classroom, our Junior School students have actively participated in various extracurricular activities, including sports events, lunchtime clubs, assemblies and student leadership opportunities. Whether it was representing the school in inter-school sports or collaborating on creative projects in the arts, students have embraced every opportunity to grow, learn, and connect.

We are incredibly proud of the way our Year 7 and 8 students have settled into the school year. Their positive attitudes, engagement in learning, and commitment to personal growth have been wonderful to witness. As we look ahead to the next term, we encourage students to continue embracing challenges, exploring new interests, and making the most of their time at Lyndhurst Secondary College.

Thank you to our students, staff, and families for your ongoing support in making this a successful and enjoyable term.

Wishing you all a restful and refreshing break!

The Junior School Team
Lyndhurst Secondary College

Club Schedule

Monday: Sports Club (Gym)

Tuesday: Chill Time with Wellbeing (E2), Textiles (B4) – Week A only, Art (B1) – Week B only

Thursday: Games Club (C7)

Friday: Anime (L1), Music (music room)

Homework Club 2025

Year 12 English / EAL students are invited to attend a weekly Masterclass on a Friday afternoon. The students will be working together as a cohort with one or more of the Senior English teaching team to strengthen their skills. The session will run until 4pm.

House Fund Raiser

Anzac Day

How to refer to the Wellbeing team

• Student self referral; Students can attend the Wellbeing office at recess or lunch time, and ask to speak to someone. Students can also use the ‘Wellbeing Self-Referral’ form on Compass (by clicking on the star icon and scrolling all the way to the bottom), and someone from the team will meet with them in the following few days.
• Sub school or teacher referrals; Students can speak to any staff member they feel comfortable with, and say they would like a referral to Wellbeing. Teachers will then complete a Wellbeing referral form on Compass, and someone from the team will meet with them in the following few days.
• Parent referrals: If parents are concerned about their young person for any reason, they can contact the Wellbeing team at school by calling the school number (03) 5996 0144 and asking for Wellbeing. Our Wellbeing team can also provide parents with information about other counselling services in the area outside of school if this is needed.

Chill Time

Casey Youth Services

Safer Internet Day

Congratulations to our colouring in competition winners, Skylar, Chloe and Hayley! If anyone would like to learn more about staying safe online or to access free parental education sessions please visit: Webinars for parents and carers | eSafety Commissioner

Ways to look after your mental health

Ways to look after your mental health

With the school holidays approaching we know many of our students are looking forward to a break from school. With this, we also know that sometimes being out of our usual routine can make us feel stressed, anxious or unsure what to do with ourselves! Below are some ideas to keep in mind when thinking about our mental health and what can be helpful.

More information can also be found at; headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation  and A Safe Place to Chat Anonymously, Get Support & Feel Better | ReachOut Australia

Casey 360 Bus

Sunrise over our tram

Our resident handyman, Colin, took this beautiful photo early one morning this week. A glorious morning sky behind our Hands-On-Learning tram.

Department of Education Mobile Phone Policy

A reminder that the Department of Education has in place a mobile phone ban that requires students who bring mobiles phones to school to have them switched off and securely put away in their lockers during school hours.

The department is requiring all schools to ensure this ban is in place and enforced from the start of the 2024 school year.

The ban applies equally to all government schools right across the state. This helps ensure that school is a learning environment free from unnecessary distractions and disruptions.

By ensuring mobile phones are kept away at recess and lunch times, students can interact with each other face-to-face, without the distractions and social pressures that mobile phones can cause.

I ask for the support of all our families, staff and students in continuing to support the implementation of this policy in our school.

Further information

Emergencies: In the event of an emergency or if you need to immediately contact your child, I ask that families contact the school office who will pass on a message as required.

School mobile phone policy: A copy of our school’s local mobile phone policy, which implements the government’s mobile policy in line with our local context, is available on our website.

To view all our policies, visit our website.

Attendance Hotline & Email

If your child is absent, please call the following number or send a message. Ph: 0417 839 925 or send absentee email to this address 7108-attendance@schools.vic.edu.au

Design a Sign for Our Careers Expo

Students are invited to design a welcome sign for the Lyndhurst Secondary College Careers Expo!

The winning design will be featured prominently on the day of the event and the winner will receive an exciting prize.
Be creative, professional, and most importantly, be original!
Ensure your design is suitable for display on a TV screen.
Have fun and good luck!

Competition deadline: June 1st  |  Designs must be emailed to adriana.mccormack@education.vic.gov.au

Any questions please come and see me in the Careers Office!!
Mrs Adriana McCormack

University Tours

Why Maths Matters

Administration

Office hours 8:00am – 4:00pm
Telephone (03) 5996 – 0144
lyndhurst.sc@education.vic.gov.au

Parents should always make contact with the General Office first when visiting the school or trying to make contact with their children. Appointments with teachers must be made via telephone or compass.

Absences

Student absences should be reported to the school before 8:50am. A note/medical certificate on the day of return to the General Office explaining the absence is required where no parent contact has been possible. Text messages are sent to parents and carers notifying of a student absence twice daily (subject to the correct contact information being provided). If students have appointments during the school day, a note on the day of the appointment is required from a parent or carer confirming the intended date and time of absence from school.

If your child is absent, please call the following number or send a message. Ph: 0417 839 925 or send absentee email to this address 7108-attendance@schools.vic.edu.au

Late arrival to school

In order to minimise disruption to class and maximise learning opportunities for our students, we would like to remind you that students are expected to be at school by 8:50am, ready and prepared for Home Group. We appreciate your support in this. If you have any questions please call the General Office on 5996 0144. If students do arrive late, they need to come past the general office window and sign in with the attendance officer.

Uniform

Beleza School Uniforms in High Street,Cranbourne and Hallam are our uniform suppliers.

All students must be in full school uniform every day. Please refer to our website for Uniform Policy and Dress Code regarding our expectations.

Lyndhurst Secondary College school day

School day – 8:50am – 3:00pm daily (excluding weekends and all public and school holidays)
The College runs a 5 period day. Please see Term Dates & Bell Times on our website for details of times.

Lost property

Please ensure all school clothes, books and personal property are clearly labelled with the student’s name. Many items are not returned to their rightful owners because they are not labelled correctly or clearly.

USBs should include a folder with the student’s name and form to assist in returning it to the correct person. If you have lost anything see the general office during recess, lunch or at the end of day.

College Cafe Menu

The College canteen menu is available here.

Orders can be placed online via quickcliq.com.au