The month of May has proven to be a very busy period for staff and students at Lilydale Heights College. The classrooms remain a hive of activity and this has been supplemented by the various extra curricular programs on offer to students throughout the College.

Hello from China once again. I am currently part way through a visit to China, travelling with the Department of Education. The tour has taken us to many cities in central and eastern China including Xi’an, Beijing and Shanghai. This has been a wonderful opportunity for Lilydale Heights College to be represented on an international stage and for the benefits of the Victorian Education System to be shared across the world.

Tomomi Matsubayashi has been our latest Japanese Assistant and will finish her year here at the end of the term.

Between March 14 and 17, our Year 7s spent four days at Christian Youth Camp (CYC) in Cowes. Throughout that time we explored some of Phillip Island and had our days packed with activities. CYC itself had much to offer. Their ‘High Swing’ tested our nerve, though students met this daunting activity with enthusiasm. The Flying Fox and trampolines were less nerve-racking experiences, but were popular nonetheless. Many students enjoyed mountain bike rides and took on the mechanical climbing wall. Indoor activities included table tennis, pool and ‘Ed’s Alley’, which became a favourite. Mr Denny suffered defeat after defeat on this nineteenth century style saloon game: The students proved far superior! However, the swimming pool was a favourite for most, and on more than occasion, the students refreshed themselves after a hot, action packed day.

On Wednesday 15th March, Ms Doughty’s Global Conflicts class went to the Shrine of Remembrance. In class, we are currently learning about the causes of World War I, where the war was, war fronts such as the Western and Eastern Fronts and Gallipoli. We have also been learning about the ANZAC legend and spirit.

On Thursday, 9th March, Ms Doughty and the Year 10 Peer Support students went to Lilydale West Primary School. We walked up to the school and introduced ourselves and our position as leaders in the Peer Support Program.

The 2016 VCE cohort completed a very successful year of study and produced some exceptional results. The top ATAR achieved at Lilydale Heights College in 2016 was 89.7, ranking this student in the top 11% of students in the state.

College Bell Times

It has been a very busy year and December has been no exception. While the College is busy preparing for the 2017 school year, many programs and activities have continued to be prepared and delivered to students still at the College.

With only a few weeks remaining in the school year, Lilydale Heights College remains a very busy and active place. Much planning is currently being undertaken to ensure that the 2016 school year winds down smoothly and that preparations for the 2017 school year are well in hand.

Student Transport

You live a long way from the College and your child will need to travel by bus to school. It is not going to be a problem.

Compass Guide

A brief introduction to the Compass system for parents.