Secondary School News
TERM 1, WEEK 7 14th MARCH 2025
VICTORIAN PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE
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PARENT STUDENT TEACHER CONFERENCES (PSTC)
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VICTORIAN PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE
The Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge is up and running again! This year the challenge is running from Monday 3rd March until Friday 5th September Students from Years 7 - 10 are challenged to read 15 books between these dates
2024 YEARBOOKS
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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ATTACHMENTS PAGES 04 - 08
Students who would like to participate can ask their Home Group or English teachers for a permission form. Students in Years 7 - 10 who sign up by the end of Week 9 will also go in a draw to win one of four $20 QBD gift vouchers.
Instructions on how to login and record books read will be given once permission forms are received.
All Year 7 - 10 students who complete the challenge will be put into a draw to win a $100 Village voucher. This will be drawn once the challenge ends. Students who sign up and complete the challenge will also be contributing towards the opportunity for their house to be awarded points and will be allowed to participate in a free dress day.
If you have any questions, please contact our Library Staff: Mrs Kylie Drowley: kdrowley@ncc vic edu au Ms Rachel Skerry: rskerry@ncc vic edu au
PARENT STUDENT TEACHER CONFERENCES (PSTC)
Tuesday 1st April, 9:00am – 7:00pm
The Parent Student Teacher conferences will take place on Tuesday 1st April, between 9:00am – 7:00pm.
The booking portal closes on Thursday 27th March 2025 at 12:00pm midday, no further bookings can be made or changed after this time. If you want to arrange an appointment to see your child’s teacher, please visit:
Booking website: https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/bVtV4mg/step1 Event Code: m2x6n
Please be reminded that Tuesday 1st April is a student free day. Camp Australia will be available for onsite care all day for Primary School Students only.
2024 YEARBOOKS
We understand that some families received faulty 2024 Yearbooks, where pages were falling out from the spine. If you received a faulty Yearbook, we deeply apologise. The College has now received replacement Yearbooks from the supplier, and these are available for collection from the College Reception. Each student enrolled in 2024 is eligible to receive their own copy of the 2024 Yearbook.
WEEK 8B Monday 17th - Friday 21st March
Monday 17th - Wednesday 19th March
Year 8 Camp
Monday 17th March
NAPLAN
Tuesday 18th March
Year 9 Whittlesea Careers Expo
NAPLAN (Catch up Session)
Wednesday 19th March
Secondary School Jazz Band Music Rehearsals
NAPLAN (Catch up Session)
CSEN Years 9 - 10 Fortnightly Sport
Thursday 20th March
Ride2School Day
NAPLAN (Catch up Session)
Whittlesea Tech School Ambassador Program
CSEN Secondary School Swimming Championships
Friday 21st March
Harmony Day
NAPLAN (Catch up Session)
VCE Psychology Ethics Excursion
WEEK 9A Monday 24th - Friday 28th March
Monday 24th - Friday 28th March
Work Experience Week
Monday 24th March
NAPLAN (Catch up Session)
Whole School Assembly via ZOOM
Tuesday 25th March
Years 9 - 12 DAV Debating Round 2
Wednesday 26th March
Secondary School Jazz Band Music Rehearsals
Year 9 Morrisby Testing
CSEN Years 7 - 8 Fortnightly Sport
Thursday 27th March
CSEN Western Secondary School Rally Day
WEEK 10B Monday 31st March - Friday 4th April
Monday 31st March
CSEN Years 11 - 12 Rally Day
Tuesday 1st April
Student Free Day
Parent Student Teacher Conferences (PSTC) Prep - Year 12
Jazz Band - Intensive Rehearsal for Generations In Jazz Festival (9am - 12pm)
Wednesday 2nd April
Secondary School Jazz Band Music Rehearsals
CSEN Years 9 - 10 Fortnightly Sport
Thursday 3rd April
Last Day Term 1 - Normal Dismissal Time
Senior School Formal
The Wellbeing Barometer survey is an invaluable tool for schools, providing critical insights into the mental health and wellbeing of young people. This annual survey identifies areas of concern, highlights resilience and adaptability in students, and emphasises the importance of preventative strategies to promote positive outcomes.
Participation in this survey is strongly encouraged, as it offers a comprehensive view of students' experiences, challenges, and achievements. By capturing a detailed understanding of young people's experiences, the survey supports a tailored approach to enhancing their mental, emotional, and social wellbeing. It helps to identify strengths and areas for improvement, as well as pinpoint opportunities for early intervention.
The survey is part of an ongoing longitudinal study, and we encourage you to take a few moments to complete the survey for each of your children. Responses remain anonymous and should be based on your observations over the last 12 months. By working together, we can reduce the long-term impact of mental illness and make a meaningful difference to the lives of our young people for a brighter future.
We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback
If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.
Harmony Day Everyone belongs
cultural dress can wear orange or their school uniform
Please note that apparel from sporting teams does not qualify as 'cultural dress' and is not considered an appropriate choice for Harmony Day
21st March 2025
25th March, 2025
All students are invited to purchase a purple wristband for $1 from Thursday 20th March, to Tuesday 25th March.
Wristbands will be available for purchase at both gates before and after school.
All students are encouraged to wear their wristbands on Tuesday 25th March, to show support.
All profits will go to Epilepsy Action Australia to help raise awareness for epilepsy.
1 150 in
people have epilepsy. That’s 65 MILLION people worldwide making epilepsy more common than Parkinson’s, Cerebral Palsy and MS combined
People with epilepsy often face more physical injuries, like fractures and bruises from seizures, and have higher rates of anxiety and depression.
Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain characterized by repeated seizures
250,000 people in Australia are currently living with epilepsy.
