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SECONDARY SNAPSHOT SECONDARY SNAPSHOT

TERM 1, WEEK 8 | 20TH MARCH 2026

A MESSAGE FROM MRS REBECCA MATTHEWS

Dear Secondary Families,

As we approach the final few weeks of an incredibly busy term, it’s no surprise that both staff and students are beginning to feel the strain. Assessments, projects, rehearsals and end-of-term activities are all coming together, making this a particularly demanding, but rewarding time of year

At times like these, it’s worth remembering that God calls us to care for the bodies and minds He has given us. In 1 Corinthians 6:19–20, we are reminded that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit meaning rest, nourishment, and balance are not luxuries, but part of faithful living Getting enough sleep, eating well, and making time for prayer and reflection help us to stay steady and focused amid busyness Small, consistent habits often help most when life feels hectic.

Teachers are continuing to provide guidance and structure to help students manage their workload and priorities. Parents and carers can support this by helping students plan study time realistically and encouraging moments of rest and reflection

As a school community, we look forward to meeting with our families and students for our bi-annual Parent-Student-Teacher conferences coming up next week (Tuesday).

As we look ahead to the home stretch, let’s all take a moment to appreciate the learning, growth, and perseverance that have marked this term. With a little self-care and steady commitment, everyone can finish strong and well.

Mrs Rebecca Matthews Director of Secondary

PARENT STUDENT TEACHER CONFERENCES (PSTC)

Parent Student Teacher Conferences will take place from 9:00am – 7:00pm

Please ensure you have made an appointment with your child’s teacher before the booking portal closes at 9:00am on Monday 23rd March 2026.

Students are expected to attend the interview with their parents. Please arrive five minutes prior to your appointment to maximise the time allocated for your meeting.

If you require care for your child/ren on this day, full-day care is available through Camp Australia at Mill Park Primary School. Kiki will be the Service Leader at Mill Park from 11:30am – 6:00pm.

Please see the attached flyers to book a PSTC appointment and/or register your child for fullday care through Camp Australia.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST NOW OPEN

These competitions provide an excellent opportunity for students to extend their computational and mathematical thinking, problem-solving skills and perseverance. Both are designed to challenge students beyond the standard classroom curriculum and are best suited for those who enjoy tackling complex, unfamiliar problems and are currently above the expected standard for mathematics.

Cost: $9 per competition (Students in the INSPiRE program may participate at no cost.)

At this stage, we are seeking expressions of interest only. No payment is required yet, and further details will be shared with registered families.

REGISTER INTEREST HERE

If you have any questions, please contact Anthea Field at afield@ncc.vic.edu.au.

We look forward to supporting our enthusiastic mathematicians as they embrace this exciting challenge!

SIBLINGS OF RUNNING CLUB TRAINERS

Primary School-aged siblings who are not participating in Running Club cannot be left at school without parent/carer supervision before 8:15am.

If you are unable to supervise non-participating siblings, they must be enrolled with Camp Australia for before-school care.

VICTORIAN PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE

The Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge is now running and will run until Friday 4th September 2026.

All students whose parents/carers have provided consent via Consent2Go have been assigned usernames and passwords These were glued into the back of student diaries.

Instructions for logging in and recording books read have also been sent to families via SEQTA. Please assist your child in logging the books they read between Monday 2nd March and Friday 4th September.

Primary school students who complete the challenge will go into the draw to win one of three $30 QBD book vouchers.

If you have any queries or would like your child to join the challenge, please contact the Library team via SEQTA.