General School News
The Year 11 Presentation Ball aims to bring Year 11 students together in a happy, relaxed atmosphere where they learn the basics of Ballroom dancing, social graces, formal dress and deportment.
This is a memorable occasion for the Debutantes and their partners, their families and their friends.
Date
Palladium at Crown
Tickets
On Friday 1 March, as part of our sport program, LHS students have the opportunity to dress up and compete for their house and progress through to the Yarra Division Swim Carnival.
The swimming carnival is compulsory for all Year 7 students to attend.
For students in Years 8 to 11, only competitors from these year levels will attend, all other students are required at school for their timetabled classes. All absences must be explained on Compass or by calling the School Absence Line.
A reminder for Year 12 students wanting to attend the carnival, payment $5 and consent was due on Compass by Tuesday 27 February.
All students are encouraged to wear their house colours, fancy dress costumes or school PE uniform.
Please be aware the weather may be hot, so students will need to take all sunny weather precautions (sun block, hat, towel, water bottle) and food/snacks.
We are looking forward to a FUN day filled with triumphs, celebrations, sunshine and plenty of smiles!
Parents and Carers are welcome to attend the carnival.
School Shoes
We ask that all families support the school by ensuring that their son/daughter wears BLACK polishable hard leather low-heeled school shoes (no logo, sneaker styles, brands, stripes etc.) every day at school.
Please note black leather runners from Spendless Shoes are NOT the permitted shoe to be worn.
Students are expected to comply with this Uniform Policy while traveling to and from school, during school hours and when attending school activities.
The School Uniform Policy has been developed by Lilydale High School’s School Council in close consultation with our school community.
Thank you.
2024 Term Dates
Across the course of this year, students have been working behind the scenes to bring the very first edition of our Lilydale High School writing collection to life. Led by Kieran Crowley, students had to work with the concept of ‘Found Objects’ to write a piece which was then edited, collated and published.
The launch of our publication occurred on the morning of Tuesday 19 December, the very last day of term. Students who had contributed were invited, along with their parents and guardians. At the ceremony, each student was presented with a certificate and a copy of the book to take home.
After the ceremony, many students stayed to mingle, have some morning tea and ask the other contributors to sign their copies. The students were very impressed with the quality of the book, and especially loved the front cover, which was designed by Mr. Crowley. The book featured writing from students from Year 7-12, as well as from a past student, and included poetry, short stories and prose.
Overall it was a very successful launch, and I know the book has arrived in perfect time to be a great holiday read!
I would like to pass on my thanks to Tanya Hade and Ayzia Mitchell, both of whom were instrumental in putting this all together.
Finally, I would like to thank Kieran Crowley, without whom this book would never have been written.
Congratulations to all students involved!
Jessica Kilkenny – Head of English
Level Crossing Removal Project
From 24 January 2024, Cave Hill Road will permanently close at the level crossing.
This means vehicles will no longer be able to cross the rail line between Cave Hill Road and Melba Avenue.
Access to Lilydale High School and businesses on Melba Avenue will be maintained from Hutchinson Street, and Cave Hill Road and Taylor Street will remain accessible from John Street.
As of 2024, all Year 11 students will be required to wear the NEW navy VCE shirt (supplied by Lowes). This will replace the existing VCE blue polo.
The current VCE blue windcheater will also be unavailable as a uniform item for this cohort of students.
The blue V-neck jumper and/or blue LHS softshell jacket are uniform items that can be worn.
The change of uniform items for next year is part of the school’s new uniform transition, which began back in 2020.
On Friday 13 October, our Year 12’s had a FUN time celebrating Festivities Day together! 
They looked AMAZING in their fancy dress costumes as they entered the school at recess for a whole school parade and then a party in the School Hall.
We wish them GOOD LUCK and BEST WISHES in the coming weeks for their exams.
On Thursday 12 October, our wonderful Year 12 students started their last day of school with a lovely breakfast and signing of school uniforms
We hope they all had a FUN morning and memorable last day of Year 12!
The stage was set for the big showdown PRODIGIES up against the mighty iRESPECT!
Tuesday 12 September at 9 pm, Lilydale Court 1 was abuzz with anticipation. Hager’s Prodigies were going for consecutive grand final titles and an enormous support crew were in attendance.
Unfortunately, a slow start was costly, but to their credit fought hard to only lose by single digits.
It was an incredible atmosphere to be part of, seeing half of the VCE cohort, LHS staff, friends and family in attendance supporting the team.
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Bailey Yelland, Kyle Atherton, Liam Hourihan, Travis Anderson, Nick Pike, Callum Arthur and Jack Van Dreumel on your efforts.
Paul Hager
