I commend students and their families on the manner in which you have adapted to remote learning during this period of lockdown in Victoria, Naturally, we would all prefer to be in classes on campus and learning face to face. I have been very impressed by the swift response by students to return to the skills required using the online learning platform. We are mindful, at all times, that any negative impact on student achievement and learning outcomes is kept to a minimum. If your son/daughter requires additional support please do not hesitate to contact the subject teacher, year level co-ordinator or the counselling team so that we can assist.

Transition / Subject Selection
As you would be aware many of the College events we have planned have been postponed or presented in a virtual manner. During Term 3 students will continue to be supported by staff throughout the transition and subject selection process. Please rest assured that students will still have access to staff and resources as they give careful consideration to their potential learning program for 2022.

• The year level transition assemblies scheduled for this week are postponed. Students in Years 8-11 will view pre-recorded presentations during their Pastoral lesson on Friday 23 July.
• We are working on a virtual Careers Expo with presentations from university and TAFE staff. Further details will be shared in due course. We hope to offer these in early August.
• The Senior Programs Evening will become a Senior Programs Afternoon. Students will have access to the Heads of Learning and a variety of resources. Date TBC, however, we anticipate early August once students return on campus. If restrictions permit, parents may be able to attend.
• We will reschedule the VCAL Information Evening. This will now occur after the course advice sessions scheduled for mid August have concluded.
• Students in Years 8-10 will attend course advice meetings with staff in August once they have returned to campus.

All relevant resources including vodcasts regarding the VCE, VCAL, VET and subject selections will be available on MyPenola. This will include the Penola Catholic College Year 7-12 Curriculum Handbook and application forms for accelerated studies, VET and VCAL. We are currently updating these resources. Students will be advised of release dates and are asked to monitor their current Year Level Page. Parents can also access all relevant resources via MyPenola.