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Coronavirus - Department of Education statement

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 20:20:26 AEDT

The department is working with the Ministry of Health to monitor and respond to the unfolding international novel coronavirus situation.

Get up-to-date information about the department's response to novel coronavirus.

Are you #Ready2020?

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 15:42:36 AEDT

Hints, tips and resources to make a great start to the new school year – whether it’s your first day of high school or you’ve been here a while.

We work hard to make sure every student is known, valued and cared for – even before they walk into the classroom on Day 1, Term 1.

We’ve got great advice and resources for high school, no matter what year you’re heading into...

For families of students starting Year 7:

download our Getting ready for high school booklet
read our top tips for a smooth transition.

For families of returning students:

visit the back to school checklist to make a hassle-free start to the year
download the 2020 calendar to stay organised all year
check out our hints for setting up a study space.

Video – #Ready2020: First day at high school

Duration – 1:00

NSW schools respond to bushfires

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:03:13 AEDT

Many schools are responding to the catastrophic fire rating that is affecting communities across the state this week.

We are continuously updating the School safety page with a list of government and non-government schools, as well as TAFE NSW campuses that are currently non-operational.

While some schools are temporarily non-operational due to localised fires, many others in high-risk areas are non-operational as a precautionary measure.

Schools in some areas are being used as emergency evacuation centres at the direction of the Rural Fire Service.

For schools that are currently operational, school pickups and dropoffs will continue as usual. If your school is currently non-operational, it will likely remain so tomorrow.

Large scale distressing events affect our school communities in many ways. Headspace’s mental health support resource (PDF 100.52KB) is available to help students, teachers and school staff respond to the bushfires.

Visit the School safety page for updates. The department’s Facebook and Twitter accounts will also provide updates during this period.

Grab a ticket to Schools Spectacular 2019

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 17:22:26 AEDT

Will you be joining us at Schools Spectacular 2019? Tickets are on sale now. Experience our live show featuring a cast of thousands of public school students from across metropolitan, rural and remote regions of NSW.

Students from different ages, cultures and backgrounds will share the spotlight as they dance, play and sing for you. Choose from one of our four massive performances at Qudos Bank Arena on Friday 22 November and Saturday 23 November.

This year's events will feature:

more than 380 schools
5,500 performers
a 3000-strong choir
2,300 dancers
an 80-piece symphony orchestra
a world-class stage band.

Group bookings

Need to make a group booking for over 10 people? Complete the Schools Preview Order Form 2019 (PDF 110KB) to attend the discounted 11am Friday matinee. The Friday matinee is discounted for school students and accompanying teachers.

If you’d like to grab a spot at one of the other three remaining shows complete the Group Booking Form 2019 (PDF 110KB).

Tickets for you and your family and friends

Save you and your family a spot online or by phone on 132 849.

Video – Schools Spectacular 2019

Duration: 0:26

YEAR 7 2020 Excel Class

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 09:13:26 AEST

Lake Illawarra High School provides opportunities for gifted and talented students across our school. Although we have always 'streamed' our classes to meet our students at their learning point of need, in 2020 we are launching the EXCEL class in years 7 and 8.

Please click here for more information

Book yourself in for Reading Hour

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 12:13:09 AEST

This Australian Reading Hour, encourage your child to discover or rekindle their love of a good book. Take the time to learn, escape and relax on Thursday 19 September and read for one hour.

Reading has been shown to reduce stress by 68% more than listening to music, going for a walk, or having a cup of tea.

Take the Book Swap Challenge

We all have favourite books that we come back to again and again.

To help celebrate Reading Hour take our Book Swap Challenge. We want students, teachers, staff and parents to try reading something new on the day. To get involved, simply pair up with someone and swap your favourite books.

Take a photo and tag it with #ReadingHour so we can see how you got involved.

Video – Ben Law asks students about their favourite author

Duration: 1:18

Author and #ReadingHour ambassador Benjamin Law talks with some of our students about their favourite books.

How to be smart and safe on social media

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:28:38 AEST

Use our new Digital Citizenship toolkit to empower your child to understand how their online behaviour affects themselves and others.

You and your child can find information on:

how to ‘be positive’ by understanding online behaviour and its effect
'be smart’ by thinking critically and being digitally aware
'be safe’ by protecting your security, privacy and wellbeing.

A toolkit to empower you and your child

You can find articles and videos to equip and empower your child to minimise the risks and maximise the opportunities in our digital future.

We’ve partnered with leading researchers to produce a curated toolkit – aligned to the curriculum – which teachers and you can share with the young people in your lives.

Guide your child through important concepts such as:

managing privacy settings in social media
collaborating online
avoiding scams and hoaxes
understanding the law when it comes to online speech
Internet banking, shopping online and much more.

Keep your child safe and happy online

Visit and bookmark the Digital Citizenship website. We’ll continue to add articles and resources to ensure the best possible tools are available to help you guide your child to be positive, smart and safe online.

What’s next after high school?

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 11:26:57 AEST

Is your child in Year 9 to 12 curious about their career choices? Now they can use LifeLauncher, a free online tool to explore and simplify their career choices.

Your child can explore courses and careers in-depth, at their own pace, anytime, anywhere and on any device. The tool includes 4,000 careers and 1,500 course options, all in one place.

How does it work?

Encourage your child to jump online and complete the 5-minute personality and subject quizzes to be matched to a range of career options that suit their passions and strengths.

If they take both quizzes, they’ll get more refined suggestions. They can even create free online pinboards to shortlist the courses and jobs that interest them.

When your child creates an account, they can save their searches and build a real understanding of the opportunities and pathways open to them.

What can your child learn about their career options?

Your child can explore the weekly salary of the career options they’re interested in. They’ll also find the employment and growth rates of those careers and the number of workers currently in those fields in Australia.

Each career option shows them the education they need as well as other related careers. They can follow links to other sites to find out more about a course to help them find the best provider for them.

Launch into the future today

Use this tool to chat with your child about their post-school options in a meaningful way.

Inspire your child to find their career match today at LifeLauncher.nsw.gov.au.

Education Week – Every student, every voice

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 12:55:33 AEST

We are celebrating our students and their powerful voices this Education Week Monday 5 August to Friday 9 August. Every year Education Week celebrates the achievements of public schools, our students and the value of public education.

This year, the theme is Every student, every voice.

Join us for #EdWeek19 as we celebrate our students and their power to shape the world.

Video – #EdWeek19 – Every student, every voice

Duration: 0:34

LIHS Flexible Learning Center

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 11:41:31 AEST

Lake Illawarra High School has applied for a $200,000 state government grant to build a Flexible Learning Center to further engage our students and we need your support.

Please ensure you select the Shellharbour electorate and then the "Flexible Learning Center".

How to vote - https://mycommunityproject.service.nsw.gov.au/how-to-vote

Creative and Active Kids vouchers now available

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:28:50 AEST

Creative kids can now put a $100 voucher towards extra-curricular creative activities outside of school.

Together with Active Kids, this program aims to encourage more NSW children to participate in a range of extra-curricular activities such as coding, languages, circus, performing arts and visual arts.

Parents can apply for one $100 voucher for each child enrolled in school on the Creative Kids website and use it towards the cost of registration, participation or tuition. You just redeem the voucher with a registered provider in your area when making your payment.

This is a great opportunity for your child to become involved in a range of activities that will build on their education, growth and development.

Service NSW is working with industry bodies to deliver the program.

For more information, contact Service NSW on 137 788 or creativekids@service.nsw.gov.au.

The Game Changer Challenge is back

Fri, 31 May 2019 11:42:51 AEST

It’s not too late to become a Game Changer with applications for the Education Week challenge due by 7 June.

The Game Changer Challenge brings 16 teams from public schools across NSW – eight from primary and eight from secondary – to Sydney during Education Week in August for a three-day, intensive design-thinking workshop.

The Game Changer workshops, which start on Tuesday 6 August, includes teacher training in the use of design thinking as a teaching methodology and its application for school planning.

It also includes a team competition where schools will work under the guidance of experts from industry and academia to develop a solution to this year’s critical question: How might we humanise technology?

Department of Education Secretary Mark Scott has encouraged students and teachers to get behind the event as it highlights the critical thinking students will need to develop to succeed in the future.

“The Game Changer Challenge is an exciting initiative that helps educate and inform our students and teachers on how to integrate the problem-solving methodology of design thinking into the classroom,” Mr Scott says.

“It embraces the 21^st century skills our students will need to thrive in a globalised world such as collaboration, creative thinking and communication.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our students at all levels to be involved in discussing and addressing a real-world issue that will affect their future lives. I encourage every school to get involved.”

The challenge is designed to make strong learning and teaching connections to the NSW syllabus specifically in the area of developing general capabilities such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, communication and problem-solving.

The challenge also provides teachers with an opportunity to gain exposure to the design thinking process and includes teacher resources to introduce this creative problem-solving methodology into the classroom.

Finalists will be selected based on a 60-second video that showcases your team’s vision around the question of humanising technology.

For more information email edweek@det.nsw.edu.au or visit the Game Changer Challenge page.

Your NAPLAN questions answered

Thu, 09 May 2019 15:58:52 AEST

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a point in time assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. The tests assess the foundational skills in reading, writing, spelling and numeracy that are essential for every child to progress through school and life.

This year NAPLAN takes place between 14 and 16 May for paper tests and between 14 and 24 May for schools participating in NAPLAN Online.

NAPLAN data is used to help monitor student progress over time against a national measure and to identify areas of strength and improvement. It is used in combination with other school assessments to guide and support student learning.

Watch students ask an expert the tough questions about NAPLAN.

Apply now for My Community Project funding

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:13:09 AEST

Do you have a great idea to improve your area?

My Community Project is a new NSW Government funding program that is all about local ideas, local projects and local decisions.

You can apply now for grants from $20,000 - $200,000 for projects that will make a difference to your community. Projects could include new playground equipment, sports facilities, paths or ramps to improve access, public art or a community service.

The local community can vote for their favourite projects in July and successful projects will be announced in September.

Project applications close 15 May 2019.

Apply for My Community Project funding

Bring back memories, not measles

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:27:57 AEST

With school holidays just around the corner, it’s time to visit your doctor to check that you and your family are fully protected against measles, before you travel overseas.

Measles is a serious, highly contagious, viral illness that is easily spread through the air when an infectious person coughs, sneezes or breathes. If you and your family are not fully vaccinated, or have never been vaccinated, you are at risk of contracting measles.

Not sure if you’re fully protected?

In Australia, the measles vaccine (MMR) consists of 2 doses. If you’re not sure whether you’ve had 2 doses of the measles vaccine, visit your doctor. It’s safe to receive another dose.

Children born in Australia

If your children were born in Australia, they may have received the measles vaccine at 12 months old and the second dose at 18 months, in accordance with the National Immunisation Program.
If you have a baby under 12 months old, consult your doctor about getting their measles vaccination.

Adults born in Australia

Born before 1966 – you were most likely exposed to measles as a child and are generally considered to be immune. If in doubt, ask your GP.
Born between 1966 and 1994 – you may not have received 2 doses. Talk to your doctor about the free vaccine if you’re unsure.
Born after 1994 – the National Immunisation Program offers 2 doses, and you can check your vaccination status using the Australian Immunisation Register.

For more information about the measles vaccination, visit NSW Health or consult your local doctor.

Follow your heart, not the herd

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:37:23 AEDT

We spoke with a group of Kindergarten students to find out what they had to say about going against the herd. They had some wise words for us on how we can care, respect and support each other in our schools.

Let’s start the year off right and prevent student bullying happening in our playgrounds, classrooms and online. If a group of 5-year-olds know the difference between right and wrong, shouldn’t everyone?

Video – Wise at 5

Duration – 1:08

Back to school

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 15:22:31 AEDT

The first day of high school and the return to school in the new year are busy times for your child – and for the entire family. To help you and your child get organised and enjoy the experience we've compiled some useful tips for each year group.

We want every student to be known, valued and cared for in our schools.

2019 school budget allocations

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:01:11 AEDT

Like all NSW public schools, this week we will receive a School Budget Allocation Report with our funding for 2019. The report will help us manage our total budget delivered through the Resource Allocation Model (RAM).

The RAM supports schools through needs-based funding to ensure a fair, efficient and transparent allocation of funds. Our school has the flexibility to make local decisions based on the specific needs of our students.

We will use our 2019 funding to support students and improve educational outcomes. The school executive will continue to work with the school community as we implement the school plan using this needs-based funding.

Learn more about the 2019 RAM funding.

Premier highlights the value of public education

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 09:57:25 AEST

Public education can be the springboard to the top job in New South Wales.

That was the message from the Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, as she launched Education Week celebrations today at Parramatta and Kiama public schools.

"I know that all schools across the state today are highlighting and celebrating what we all value in public education – where someone like me who couldn't speak a word of English when she started school has somehow ended up being the Premier of NSW," she said.

Ms Berejiklian said she had met many possible future leaders during her visit to Parramatta Public School and "couldn't be prouder, as your Premier, to witness the outstanding achievements of all the students across the state".

The dual school launch, linked via a live simulcast, focused on the theme of Education Week, Today's schools – creating tomorrow's world, which highlights how NSW public schools are equipping young people with the skills and capabilities they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

For the first time the launch was hosted entirely by primary school students and featured student performances from Eastwood Public School violinist Justine Zhang, Bossley Park High School soloist Ezra Loau and dancers from Hoxton Park Public School.

Year 8 students from Kiama High School – Alira Morgan, Jannali Morgan and Olivia Talbott – opened the celebration with an Acknowledgement of Country performed in language.

Keynote speeches were delivered from Kiama by Terara Public School Year 6 student Lucy Boundy, Molly Chapman, a Year 8 student at Dapto High School, and Nowra East Public School instructional leader Vishanti Govender.

Lucy told the launch that education was about opportunity: "Opportunity to learn, opportunity to improve and opportunity to make a difference."

In detailing her early struggles with learning, Molly said a more hands-on approach to study at her high school had a huge impact on her.

"I learn more effectively by seeing and doing things because it gets in my head more easily and pictures are worth a thousand words. Thanks to school, I'm exceeding in almost everything I touch," she said.

Education Minister Rob Stokes highlighted the "incredible legacy" of public schools on society, a role contemporary education and educators would play in the future.

"We are in a period of vast technological, social and economic change, and with that the role of education becomes more important, even bigger, and the challenge for teachers and students becomes more complex," he said.

"We need to provide training in those skills that recognise the future is uncertain and to train and encourage young people not just to be ready for the change that is coming but to be excited by it."

More new classrooms, preschool places and teachers in $17.3 billion education budget

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 09:57:25 AEST

Treasurer Dominic Perrottet, Education Minister Rob Stokes and Early Childhood Minister Sarah Mitchell outlined a range of new initiatives funded by the $17.3 billion education budget in 2018—19.

The Government will be investing $6 billion over the next four years to deliver more than 170 new and upgraded schools, including planning for more than 20 new projects.

"We are proud to be making this unprecedented investment into the future of our children," Mr Perrottet said.

"This year's NSW Budget takes our already record school building program to another level — a massive 170 schools new and upgraded schools over the next four years.

"That brings our total schools building program to 230 new and upgraded schools since 2011."

"The NSW Liberals and Nationals Government's strong financial management has allowed us to invest so heavily in our schools and education system."

Mr Stokes said communities right across NSW will benefit from this record investment into education.

"NSW is experiencing an increase in school enrolments and we have in place an unprecedented program of investment in new and upgraded schools to meet this demand," Mr Stokes said.

A staged investment of $500 million is being allocated to provide cooling for schools, while improving the indoor environmental quality, through the installation of smart and sustainable air conditioning systems powered by solar energy.

In another landmark initiative, NSW will become the first Australian state to provide universal access to community preschool for three years old under a $197.8 million program.

"Because of this historic investment, average daily fees will decrease significantly and the savings will go directly back into the pockets of hard working families," Mrs Mitchell said.

This brings total spending on early childhood education to $474.3 million in 2018-19.

Other education investment in the 2018—19 NSW budget includes:

$160 million to be spent in 2018—19 to continue its blitz on planned school maintenance, part of a record $747 million investment over four years;
$71.8 million to implement the Literacy and Numeracy Strategy in NSW schools;
$50 million in additional flexible funding will be provided to government schools to implement the School Leadership Strategy - freeing up principals and school leaders from administrative work;
$3 million for the first comprehensive review of the entire school curriculum since 1989;
$2.8 million to encourage the preservation and study of Aboriginal languages;
$30 million to continue to deliver greater access to green space and sports facilities in public school playgrounds through the Share Our Space program, and;
Funding for around 900 extra full-time equivalent teaching positions in NSW government schools.

The NSW Government will also invest $1.3 billion on non-government schools, an increase of 7.5 per cent on 2017—18. This includes a $32 million increase in the Building Grants Assistance Scheme over four years for capital works projects to support enrolment growth in non-government schools.

The record $17.3 billion investment in education allocates $15.7 billion for recurrent expenses and $1.6 billion for capital investment in 2018—19.

Education week 2018 — theme and dates announced

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 09:57:25 AEST

This year's education week will be held from Monday 6 August to Friday 10 August 2018 (Term 3, Week 3).

The theme for education week is 'todays schools - creating tomorrow's world'.

This theme communicates how NSW public schools are equipping young people with the skills and capabilities they need to thrive in a rapidly changing, globalised world.

New Online Newsletter

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 22:36:38 AEST

Lake Illawarra High School is trialling an online newsletter. Please follow the link below to view and subscribe to receive the latest newsletters direct to your email.

LIHS Newsletter

2014 HSC Timetable

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 22:36:37 AEST

The BOSTES has released the 2014 HSC Timetable. Details can be viewed under the Curriculum & Activities tab of our website. Students should note the timetable will only be available online in 2014.

To view the 2014 HSC Examination Timetable, click here.

Motivational Speaker

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 22:36:38 AEST

Motivational Speaker - Jim Brandon

St George Bank partnered with the University of Wollongong to bring Jim Brandon, a professional basketballer as a motivation speaker to our school.

Students of Year 7 were involved in this program. Jim Brandon is a gifted international, motivational speaker with a very impressive background in the world of professional basketball. Jim has over 5 years experience as a sports commentator and guest sports analyst with Sky Sport, ITV Sport, Channel 4 Sport, BBC Radio Sports and Chrysalis Sport Productions.

Jim has been described as inspiration, entertaining and fun. A New Yorker from the Bronx, Jim has been involved in numerous youth projects in both the USA and Europe. He is President and Founder of Winnnerzinc, an organisation aimed at inspiring today's youth in being the best they can be.

Jim used music, video clips and imagery to simulate and encourage our students to be the best they can be. He talked about having an inner ‘Lion' to ensure you give 100% all the time.

I would like to thank St George Bank and the University of Wollongong for providing our students with this great opportunity. I would also like to especially thank Jim for travelling all the way from America to encourage our kids to be the best they can be.

Dave Fellows - Head Teacher - Science

School Sport for 2014

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 22:36:38 AEST

School sport at Lake Illawarra High is undergoing a reorganisation for next year.

Sport is a compulsory part of the school curriculum. This year we have found that a significant number of students in the junior years have not participated in sport, instead choosing to go home or to a friend's place.

In order to address this issue we will be introducing what is known as partially integrated sport for 2014.

This will mean that instead of having an afternoon designated to everyone doing sport, it will be instead placed into the student's timetable the same as every other subject. Years 7 & 8 will do sport for two periods a week and Years 9 & 10 will also do sport for two periods a week but at different times to Years 7 & 8. Years 11 & 12 will not have to do sport.

If students choose a sport which requires them to leave the school then they will be supervised by their teacher on the way to and from sport. If students are unable to do sport then a note will be required from their parent or caregiver.

This will also mean a change of school finishing times on Wednesdays. This year school has finished at 2.30pm on a Wednesday afternoon but from 2014 school it will finish at 2.50pm.

2014 Funding

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 22:36:37 AEST

Lake Illawarra High School is currently working on planning for the 2014 school year.

There are many initiatives that we are exploring to enable us to better support our students next year. Of course the recent announcement of extra funding that will be coming into the school now allows us to put many initiatives in place that we wouldn't previously have been able to afford.

It is extremely important that we have input from all members of the Lake Illawarra High School Community into this planning process. A great way to become involved is to join the P&C which meets for about an hour on the second Wednesday of the month. Meetings last for no more than an hour, there is no fundraising at all, and it is a very good way to have input in the direction of the school and therefore your child's education.

There are no more meetings of the P&C set down for this year but I would strongly encourage you to come along and have your say in 2014.

VET AWARDS NIGHT

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 22:36:38 AEST

VET Awards Night

Chris Quinn was the winner of Student of the Year in Construction. This an outstanding achievement because he was part of a course that had approximately 350 participants.

Chloe Stibners received a Certificate of Merit in Hairdressing and Jesse Jackson received a Certificate of Merit for Hospitality - Multiskilling.

Well done to these students!

VET AWARDS NIGHT

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 22:36:38 AEST

Congratulations!

Jesse Jackson of Year 12 was presented with a "Certificate of Merit" for Hospitality – Multiskilling at the up and coming Excellence in Vocational Education Awards. This is a very deserving award and we are very proud of his achievements.

Ex-student Dr Tom Denniss

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 22:36:37 AEST

Ex-student Dr Tom Denniss runs to Lake Illawarra High School

The students of Lake Illawarra High gave Dr Tom Denniss a hero's welcome home when he ran past the school while running from Albion Park to Thirroul.

Read the whole story in the Illawarra Mercury. Click on the link: Story about Dr Tom Denniss

AUGUST SPORTS STAR

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 22:36:37 AEST

Ben Fowler - Sports Star for the month of August

Ben was boys athletics school, zone and area age champion in the 12 years boys age group. He is going to the CHS carnival competing in the 80m hurdles, 100m, long jump and 200m.

Work Placement

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 22:36:39 AEST

Year 11 Hospitality students have just completed their first Work Placement.

This is a mandatory part of the course and involves working in various local hospitality establishments for a whole week, thereby gaining valuable "real life, hands on" experience.

The host employers made many commendable comments, and some were so impressed that the students were offered part time employment.

These students are to be congratulated on their efforts; for surviving the whole week in the "real world" and receiving such great comments. Once again, we see our students from Lake making a positive contribution within the wider community.

Mr Dean Bain

Hospitality Teacher

Chinatown Excursion

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 22:36:39 AEST

Year 9 Food Technology - Chinatown excursion

Last Tuesday Mr Bain, and his Food Technology students, visited Sydney Chinatown to experience the Asian infused foods that were introduced to Australia back in the Gold Rush era. This was to complement their earlier study of "Food in Australia", where they learnt about a variety of foods, and cultures, that were introduced to the country back in 1851.

The whole class had a wonderful time watching a variety of foods being prepared, in the open kitchens of the food court, and then enjoyed eating their freshly made lunch. Most students were curious to try a variety of new foods and we were all thoroughly entertained by our very own class master chef, Darnell Haselau, who provided a wealth of information about various foods from his own culture.

All students who attended this excursion were complemented on their exemplary behaviour and should be proud of their conduct. See our website for more pictures

Congratulations Year 9!

Mr Bain

Personalised Learning and Support Tool (PLASST) 2013 Trial

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 22:36:38 AEST

During the next few weeks our school, along with other public schools in the area, will be participating in the trial of a new tool (PLASST) being developed by the Department of Education and Communities for teachers to identify the learning and support needs of their students.

This trial is focussed on the development of a sound and reliable online tool that, when finalised, can be used by teachers in collaboration with parents and carers to identify the strengths and educational needs of students with additional learning and support needs. This information will assist schools in planning and personalising learning and support for individual students who require adjustments in their day to day learning.

The trial will involve teachers completing an online questionnaire about the educational needs of some of their students. Students themselves will not be required to complete any additional work or be formally assessed as part of the trial. This trial will not impact on students' education provisions.

Further information about the PLASST trial, including the collection and use of data in the trial, will be provided by the school in a letter to parents and carers.

If you have any questions about the PLASST trial, would like to discuss your child's involvement or would prefer that your child does not participate, please telephone the school on 4296 3844.

Telephone Interpreter Service

If you need help with English to make an enquiry contact the Telephone Interpreter Service on 131 450 and ask for an interpreter in your language. The operator will call the number you provide and get an interpreter on the line to assist you with your conversation. You will not be charged for this service.

Benson

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 22:36:37 AEST

Since Benson joined his classes at the beginning of the year, there had been a major shift in students' behaviour.

Click on this link to Read more about Benson

Photo by Andy Zakeli

Reconciliation Walk 2013

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 22:36:38 AEST

Aboriginal Elders, community and civic leaders and school students united in the spirit of reconciliation.

June Sport Star

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 22:36:38 AEST

Congratulations to Sam Hooper

Sam will be representing our school at the State Cross-Country. Good luck Sam!

Emerging Stars given helping hand

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 22:36:37 AEST

As part of the federal government's $8 million Creating Young Stars program which was launched at Lake Illawarra High School. Young people can apply for grants of $500 to help them take part in creative, cultural, academic or community activities. For more information on Creative Young Stars go online to Creative-young-stars

Water Polo Success

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 22:36:38 AEST

Miss Unicomb and Miss Hughes would like to congratulate the Open Men's and Open Women's water polo teams on their sportsmanship, skills and teamwork at the recent South Coast Water Polo championships at Berkeley pool. Stay tuned for the Under 15 competition later in the year!