Dear LSC Community Members,

It is hard to believe we are already at the end of Term 1 and Semester 1 of 2026 – it feels like the year is travelling so quickly.  Our students have been engaged with a range of exciting learning opportunities over the course of this term, including class-based learning activities, incursions, guest speakers, excursions and much more!

College Athletics Day – Tuesday 9^th June

We were very lucky with the weather on Tuesday 9^th June for our College Athletics Day, with warm weather and some sunshine!  The day was a great event, with lots of students participating in the events, with many students participating in many different track and fields to keep busy.  We had students (supported by some wonderful staff) running the BBQ and Canteen, with funds raised going towards our 4Cs performance team for 2026.

Big congratulations to Chang for their dominant performance and look forward to the House competitions continue into Semester 2!

Senior School Events and Activities

Our Year 12 students celebrated as a cohort with their Year 12 Formal on Thursday 11^th June at Settlers Run Golf Club.  It was a wonderful night with students dressing up, enjoying time together alongside a number of members of staff who work with our seniors and even hitting the dance floor to celebrate.  I wish to acknowledge and thank Ms Hiba Vodehra, Ms Le-Le Dang, Ms Makayla Lewis and Ms Lisa Monaghan as our Senior School team in Term2 for their work organising this event for our students.

Our Senior School students studying a Unit 3/4 subject (both VCE and VCE VM) sat the General Achievement Test (GAT) on Tuesday 16^th June.  This was a time of excitement and nerves for many students, with some students sitting their first exam as students.

For VCE VM students, sitting Part A of the GAT provides an important assessment of students’ literacy and numeracy skills for the future.  For students studying a Year 12 VCE subject, the GAT is an important tool to quality-assure VCE assessments, moderate school-based grades, and provide a backup score if a student misses a final exam due to illness or emergency.  Our students did a fantastic job during their GAT exams, and we are all very proud of how they conducted themselves over the day!

Our Year 11s will be commencing their exams today, Wednesday 17^th June for Unit 1 VCE subjects.  This is important preparation for exam-style assessments, as well as skills such as using reading time, writing under timed conditions and study/preparation in the weeks prior.  I wish all our Year 11s sitting exams the best of luck with their exams!

Tuesday 16^th June – Celebration Days, City Experience and Year 10 Work-Readiness Day

On the same day as the GAT, we also had our Year 7 to 10 students out and about on excursions and events.  Our Year 7 and 8 students had their Celebration Days to recognise their great work over the course of Semester 1, and have a day out with their teachers to have some fun and connect as a year level.  Our Year 7s headed to Bounce Inc. whilst our Years 8s headed to Rush HQ for an action-packed day of trampolining, ninja courses and lots more.

Our Year 9 students completed their first City Experience Day with train/tram travel into the Docklands for a visit to the O’Brien Icehouse for some ice skating and a visit to Archie Bros for an afternoon of fun.  Students (and staff) hit the ice with lots of staggers, stumbles and slips along the way, but everyone kept persisting and managed to build their skills on the rink.  Big thanks to Ms Isabella Borg, Ms Sofia Bondarenko, Ms Yazmin Albrey and Mr Corey Leslie for their organisation and leadership of this day with our students.

Our Year 10s had a day of work-readiness training with our students currently studying Unit 2 VCE VM Work-Related Skills (WRS) completing their Best Practice Interviews.  This is a day where students bring their resumes prepared in class and complete a mock interview with an external person.  This is a an important skill practice for students to assist them in future job applications and interviews.  Students not currently studying WRS had the opportunity to complete their First Aid and CPR course – this is a critical skill for all people to have to help save a life.  Students also learnt how to inject Epipens and feedback was it was a great day.  Our Year 10s will switch over for Semester 2 to ensure all Year 10s have these two opportunities in 2026.

Uniform Reminders – Time to Purchase is Now!

I did a reminder in our last newsletter, but we have noticed an increase in non-uniform items being worn to school.  We will be conducting a blitz in the final week of term and will notify parents/carers if your student is out of uniform to provide families with sufficient notice to get new uniform items sorted over the holiday period.

It is the expectation and requirement that all students wear full and correct uniform every day as per our Student Dress Code Policy and our uniform has lots of flexible, warm and comfortable options to meet needs.

The following are examples of breaches of our uniform policy we have seen recently:

• Non-LSC jumpers/jackets/vests: Students are not permitted to wear non-LSC jumpers, hoodies or jackets. These items will be confiscated and students will be offered a loan jumper/jacket for the day if required.
• Black pants/shorts: No black pants or shorts are permitted. All pants and shorts must be dark navy and have no other brands/logos on them.  LSC permits navy pants/shorts with the LSC logo or plain.
  • Students that arrive to school in black pants will be asked to contact home to get uniform brought up to school or will be provided loan uniform items to change into for the day.
• Cargo pants/leggings/jeans: Students are not permitted to wear cargo pants, jeans or leggings (even if navy blue) – this style is not approved uniform and there are a range of different options available as official uniform that suit a range of styles and body types.
  • Students that arrive to school in cargo pants/leggings/jeans will be asked to contact home to get uniform brought up to school or will be provided loan uniform items to change into for the day.

All items are available through our uniform supplier, Beleza.  Any families experiencing significant financial hardship are able to speak to their relevant Sub School to discuss available supports for uniform.

Ms Eloise Haynes
College Principal

Influenza (flu) can be serious, especially for children. Choose to protect yourself and your loved ones with an annual flu vaccine. The earlier you and your family get vaccinated, the better your protection heading into winter.

Keeping our school community well

We encourage parents and carers and students to:

• wash or sanitise your hands thoroughly and regularly, particularly before and after touching your face
• cough or sneeze into your elbow
• stay home if unwell and consult your GP or Nurse-on-Call as needed
• stay up to date with your flu vaccinations.

Flu vaccinations

Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and older.

Some people are more at risk of severe illness from flu, especially babies and toddlers. They can get a free vaccination as part of the National Immunisation Program.

You can book a flu vaccine through your GP or pharmacy, or find a flu vaccine near you.

RSV vaccinations for mothers and babies

RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a common virus that causes colds and ear infections. In babies, it can cause severe illness like bronchiolitis.

The RSV vaccine is available for pregnant women as part of the National Immunisation Program. In Victoria, eligible babies can also get the RSV vaccine until Wednesday 30 September 2026.

You can speak with your GP or midwife about the vaccine.

Find out more

For more information about staying well this winter, refer to:

• your GP, pharmacist or midwife
• the Better Health Channel – Don’t risk the flu campaign, including information about flu and other vaccines. This information is available in different languages
• the Better Health Channel – RSV vaccine for mothers and infants
• the Raising Children Network – influenza, COVID-19, bronchiolitis and helping your child prepare for vaccination.

Club Schedule

Monday: PRISM – Every Monday at lunchtime (see Wellbeing)

Monday: K Pop Club (B5) – Week B

Tuesday: Chill Time with Wellbeing (D3)

Tuesday: Textiles Club (B4) – Week A

Thursday: Anime Club (B5) – Week A

Friday: Art Club (B1) – Week B

Friday: Music Club (Music Room)

Friday: Fun Fridays at lunchtime (see Wellbeing)

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: Breakfast Club – 8:15 to 8:45 am

Homework Club

Senior English / EAL Skills Workshop

Every Wednesday morning from 8am (period 0) in E-block. Open for Year 11 and Year 12 VCE students.

Masterclass for Year 12 English

Friday afternoons in E4 until 4pm.

Fun Fridays with Wellbeing

Fun Fridays is a lunchtime wellbeing program that gives students the chance to connect with the wellbeing team in a positive and supportive environment. Through fun activities, students can build friendships, strengthen social skills, and enjoy positive experiences with their peers.

We introduced Fun Fridays to help students finish the week on a positive note, especially as Fridays can often be a time when students feel more tired or restless. This term, basketball has been a big hit with our junior students, and next term we look forward to introducing more activities to continue supporting student wellbeing and connection at LSC.

Chill Time  |  Fun Fridays  |  PRSIM  |  Breakfast Club

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.

Sick Bay / First Aid

Reminder: The Secondary School Immunisation Program offers free National Immunisation Program schedule vaccines to all eligible Year 7 and Year 10 students.

Year 7 students : Wednesday 19th August 2026
Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (whooping cough)
Human papillomavirus (HPV)

Year 10 students : Wednesday 21st October 2026
Meningococcal ACWY

The City of Casey’s immunisation service delivers the school-based immunisation program. Council now uses a system provided by the Department of Health, called the Central Immunisation Records Victoria (CIRV) Portal, to manage those receiving an immunisation.

Look out for the online CIRV Portal Consent form (this will be emailed late July), even if you choose not to consent for your child to be vaccinated at school.

Please click on the link to view the privacy collection: https://portal.cirv.vic.gov.au/UpdatePrivacyCollection/

Every day vaccination saves lives and makes it possible for Victorians to live free from the illness and disability caused by many infectious diseases.

For further information please go to the following links: Privacy – https://www.vic.gov.au/schools-privacy-policy

Immunisation in Secondary Schools https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/immunisation-in-secondary-schools

The Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations 2019: https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_reg/phawr2019331/s112.html

Is Psychology for you?

Careers Expo – June 11th

Information Evening Hosted by Deakin University and Monash University

School Holiday Program

Hampton Park Fire Brigade Fundraiser

Discover Chinese & More at Happy Study Chinese School!

Happy Study Chinese School is accredited by the Victorian Department of Education and offers high-quality, professional weekend programs for students. Located conveniently on local historic school campuses in Berwick, we provide a holistic learning environment with a diverse curriculum:

Comprehensive Chinese Programs: From Preschool to VCE, regular & extension classes, and AI-assisted learning.

Supplementary & Talent Classes: English & Mathematics tutoring, Scholarship preparation, Visual Arts, Music, Dance, Public Speaking, and Coding.

Flexible Schedule (Saturday & Sunday): Morning Chinese Lessons (9:30 AM – 12:15 PM) & Afternoon Tutoring/Talent Classes (1:00 PM – 4:30 PM).

Campus Locations in Berwick: 1. Federation University Australia, Berwick Campus (100 Clyde Rd)
2. St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar School campus (27-47 Gloucester Ave)

Enquiries & Enrollment:
Website: www.happystudychineseschool.com
Phone: +61 420 360 299
Email: info@ecca.vic.edu.au
Early Bird Discount available for early registrations!

Moonlit Sanctuary – Winter School Holiday Program

Netstars Netball Clinic

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.

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 go to their sub school to sign in and receive a late pass from the administration 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