10 Oct 2018
Should My Child Attend a Non School Sanctioned Event?
Lake Munmorah High School has a proud history of formally celebrating the end of our students secondary schooling. A Graduation Presentation Ceremony and a Formal Dinner are held each year after Year 12 students complete their studies. These events allow parents and families and school staff to join with Year 12 students in celebrating the end of their secondary schooling.
With the abolition of the Year 10 School Certificate Examinations and the introduction of the new legal school leaving age of 17 years the vast majority of students now continue their schooling into the senior years and in most cases the completion of Year 12. Completion of Year 10 is no longer seen as the milestone that it once was - in effect, it is no more nor less important than completion of any other year of schooling.
With this in mind it is clear that the need to hold a formal event for year 10 students has become redundant. Most schools now recognise that this is an outdated 'tradition' and appreciate that it is inappropriate for such an event to be sanctioned by the school.
It has come to the attention of our school staff that it may be the intention of some current year 10 students to hold their own private function under the banner of a 'Year 10 Formal'.
Please be aware that any such event is not endorsed by the school. No school staff will be involved in organising, attending or supervising such an event. The police are aware that such events have little if any adult supervision and view them as private parties.
Mr Tony Keevill
Principal