Parent-Teacher Interviews (PTIs):  

Thank you to all parents/guardians for attending the Parent Teacher Interviews. We hope they were meaningful and worthwhile, and provided feedback on your child’s learning and wellbeing, together with strategies to support future progress. 

As parents are aware, we have now tried two different models in the hybrid approach. If you have 5 minutes to spare, we would appreciate any feedback you may have by completing our ONLINE FEEDBACK SURVEY HERE.

Academic Reports:

The third report of the year has been distributed to families this week. ALL reports (both interim and end of Semester) are available for you online. Therefore, I would suggest that you either print a hard copy or save the report as a PDF.

Trial Examinations:

In response to student and staff feedback, the Trial Examinations this year will take place:

• Term 3: 20 September (last day of term) – English, English Language, Literature & EAL
• Term 4: 7 & 8 October (first 2 day of term) – All other subjects

We wish all Unit 3 & 4 students the very best of luck.

Subject Selection 2025:

As you are aware, the portal for submitting subject preferences closed on Tuesday, 27 August. I would like to thank all students and families for taking the time to approach this process with care and thoughtful consideration.

Prior to the deadline, every Year 9 and Year 10 student participated in a 1-1 Learning Pathway conversation. These discussions were designed to provide as much support as possible, helping students make informed and confident choices about their academic pathways.

We are now in the process of constructing the timetable for 2025, and students will receive confirmation of their subject preferences next term. Thank you once again for your engagement and cooperation.

Booklist Provider:

The College will continue to use Box of Books as the booklist provider. Further details will be sent to families once subject preferences have been confirmed.

MACS Vision for Instruction: Parents Guide

On 22 February, Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) launched its position statement, Vision for Instruction, outlining the goals, methods and processes for embedding a refreshed and system-wide approach to achieving teaching and learning excellence.

What happens in a classroom should not be a mystery to our parents, families and carers - research and evidence continues to expand, and how parents were taught and educated may have changed since their last experience of a classroom.

As many staff at the College are parents, we know first-hand how important it is for parents, carers and families to be engaged in the culture and practice of the Loyola community.

To find out what becoming a flourishing learner means for your child, and how you can help, parents are encouraged to view the Parents Guide to Vision for Instruction.