We have recently farewelled our Year 12 students as they completed their final classes at Lilydale Heights College. It was a moment of celebration and excitement, as well as some sadness as our students came to the end of 13 years of schooling.

A big congratulations goes out to our Level 4 Compass Award students for completing their final exploration in order to qualify for their Award.

Year 11 students have been working solidly for the last few weeks, using the design process to cater for a Pride Awareness event.

After advancing through the Yarra Group competition, our Year 8 Girls Table Tennis team went to the Eastern Metropolitan Region competition on Wednesday 19th October.

All Yarra Group Interschool Sports are completed by the start of Term 4, with all sports being played in Terms 1, 2 and 3.

Well done to our Level 3 Compass Award group, who completed their exploration through parts of Warrandyte State Park on Wednesday 5th October.

During Term 4, students have been building on their Auslan skills by exchanging information in Auslan, including cooking instructions.

On Monday 10th October, the new E-Wing was opened for classes and as a space for the Senior School Students to call home.

On Monday 10th October we had a stunning day to head to Eastern Metropolitan Region Athletics. The students were fantastic and represented the College in spectacular fashion.

I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of our teachers and education support staff for their ongoing commitment and support this term in ensuring that all our students are able to continue to learn and grow in a safe, engaging and supportive environment.

Last week, 113 Year 8 students and 12 teachers headed to Camp Howqua.

On 5th May, I competed in the Yarra Valley School Annual Clay Target Championship.