(1) Important dates
- Monday 11 October – Parent forum ‘Mental health in young people’ (further details below)
- Monday 18 October – Final day of classes for Year 12 students
- Tuesday 19 October – Year 12 Celebration Day
- Friday 22 October – Visual Arts Exhibition online launch
(2) Anderson St school crossing closed
Mr Louis Papadimitriou
Deputy Principal — Organisation
The College has been informed by Yarra Ranges Council that they will recommence school crossing operations in Anderson St on Monday 18 October, in line with primary school-aged students returning to classroom learning. Until this date, students are advised not to use the school crossing on Anderson St but instead use the crossing at the traffic lights at the corner of Gardiner and Anderson streets for their safety.
(3) Upcoming parent forum
Mrs Tina Tasiopoulos
School Wellbeing Coordinator
The College's Counselling team is hosting an online forum on Monday 11 October to discuss issues such as anxiety, self-harm and depression. View the flyer below for further details.
(4) Virtual Homework Club
Mrs Beata Clark
Teacher Librarian
Virtual Homework Club is available to students Mondays and Wednesdays, 3.30-4.30pm. Assistance can be provided for English (Years 7-12), Humanities (Years 7-10), Maths (Years 7-8) and essay writing. Students can join the Virtual Homework Club via Google Meet by visiting: https://meet.google.com/qyi-mbmw-gzd
Please email any inquiries to: bclark@mlmc.vic.edu.au
(5) A guide to surviving online learning
Mrs Tina Tasiopoulos
School Wellbeing Coordinator
We understand that online learning can sometimes be challenging for everyone.
To help our young people manage their wellbeing during times of lockdown and remote learning, please read the resources available by visiting Reachout.com. This website offers valuable information and resources for parents/guardians, students and teachers.
Please also remember that the College Counsellors are also available to provide you and your children with emotional support and assistance. Contact us via our College email address: counsellingwellbeingteam@mlmc.vic.edu.au
(6) Level crossing removal update
Mr Louis Papadimitriou
Deputy Principal — Organisation
Parents and guardians are reminded that works are continuing on the Maroondah Highway level crossing removal project in Lilydale. The project site has now reopened and transitioned back into 24/7 works. Buses continue to replace trains between Ringwood and Lilydale until further notice.
Please see the flyer attached below for the latest information, or click HERE.
