At Lilydale High School, our Principal team, Year Level teams, and teachers work with students. They ensure we have a safe and productive environment. We have high expectations of behaviour from all of our students. Courteous and considerate behaviours are required not only in school, but whilst travelling to and from school. Students are representing LHS at all times when out in the community.
Bell Times
School Absence Line
Parents/carers can call an Absence Line for each Sub-School (Junior, Middle and Senior School). They should ring (9735 5644) to record their child’s absence each day before 9.30 am. Alternatively, student absences can be parent approved on the COMPASS Parent Portal.
The school should be advised if a student is expected to be absent for more than two days. It is the responsibility of the student to check on and complete all work missing during absences. If a student is to miss an extended period, the parent or carer must notify the Sub-School Office.
Attendance
Students are expected to regularly attend school as per Education Department policy. There is a direct link between students’ school attendance and their level of school achievement. Parents and Carers are asked to ensure their son/daughter attends every school day. The school is required to monitor student attendance including receiving explanation from parents/carers for student absence and lateness. Year Level Co-ordinators will be in contact to follow up approved and unapproved absences and any overall attendance concerns.
Early Leavers Pass
If a student needs to leave before the school day ends, they must provide a signed note. The note should be written by a parent or carer. It must be given to the relevant Sub School Office Assistant prior to recess. This is required for issuing an Early Leavers Pass.
Late to school
Students are expected to be punctual for the start of school and for each lesson. A student who is late for school (after 8.40 am) is required to sign in at the Junior, Middle or Senior School Office and provide a satisfactory written note of explanation signed by a parent or carer to the Sub School Office Assistant. A lunchtime detention will be given if such a note is not provided.
Leaving the school grounds
Students are not permitted to leave the grounds during school hours. They need prior approval from their Year Level Co-ordinator or an Assistant Principal. Students require a signed note which may be authenticated by contacting their parent/carer.
Students Exiting
Before a student is allowed to leave school, they must satisfactorily complete Year 10. Until the age of 17, they must be in some form of full-time training or employment.
Training options can include:
- VCE
- VCAL
- Full Time TAFE
- Apprenticeship
Students who wish to leave school before meeting these requirements must request an exemption. They should put in a request to the Regional Director in consultation with Lilydale High School.
All students leaving school before the end of Year 12 must fill in an EXIT FORM. This form is available from the School Office. They also need to complete a Careers interview.
In the case of transfer to another school, the new school and address should be indicated on the exit form.
If you want advice on career pathways, book an appointment with the Careers Office. You can also get information on training options. Call 9735 5644.
Facial Jewellery
Lilydale High School allows students to wear a stud or sleeper in the ear. This is allowed provided it does not infringe School and Department of Education Health and Safety guidelines. The guidelines must not be breached.
Makeup, false nails, nail polish and excessive jewellery are NOT to be worn at school.
Belts must be of a plain nature with appropriate buckle.
No student may have facial piercing whilst at school. It is expected any student with a facial piercing must remove it when wearing the school uniform.
Behaviour in Public
Whenever students are in the public domain, e.g., excursions/camps/sporting events and travelling to and from school, they are expected to uphold school rules. They should also show exemplary behaviour. Such behaviour will positively reflect on the school and themselves.
Bicycles/Cars
The school accepts no responsibility for lost or damaged bicycles. An area is provided for storage. Bicycles should be locked in the place provided. Parents/Carers should impress on students the road laws relating to the use of bicycles and the wearing of safety helmets.
Parking in the stadium car park is available at the discretion of the school for those students’ driving cars.
Skateboards, scooters, rollerblades and skates and any similarly items are BANNED.
Detentions
It is school policy to run detentions at both lunchtime and after school as required. Staff may arrange additional work sessions on other occasions should they wish. For official after school detentions, notices are sent home prior to the date of the detentions. These notices should be signed by parents/carers and returned to the teacher in charge of the detention.
It is the student’s responsibility to deliver this notice. Non return of the signed slip does not negate the detention. Students without a signed slip will not be admitted. Non return of the signed slip will result in an extra detention or exclusion.
The school retains the right to overrule the claims by some students. They may claim that after-school work or special commitments make detentions impossible. Other detentions are held at lunchtimes. Written notice to parents/carers is not given for these.
Teachers may also require students to remain behind after school as a consequence of inappropriate behaviour. Similar arrangements regarding notifications to parents/carers apply.
Homework and Home Study Policy
Lilydale High School believes that homework is vital for the curriculum. It should be completed regularly. Homework is time set aside each night by the student. They use this time to extend and develop their study skills. This prepares them for senior years. Students are expected to do home study every day as independent study habits are crucial for a successful VCE.
Illness and Sick Bay
Parents/Carers should not send students to school if they are unwell. A student who becomes ill while at school will be sent to the school first aid attendant. Parents/Carers will be contacted and are asked to take the student home. It is important that emergency contact numbers on the school records are kept up to date.
Students are NOT PERMITTED to RING their parents/carers (via a mobile telephone) themselves OR leave the school without permission.
Any student who has to take special medication at school should lodge the medication with the school first aid attendant. A note, signed by the parent/carer, should be provided. The school does not administer medications, including analgesics.
Internet and Network student contract
The school offers students the chance to access the Internet. They can also access the Intranet and other on-line services. This is part of the school curriculum. All students and parent/carers are required to sign a contract to allow computer and internet access. If the conditions of the contract are breached, user privileges will be suspended and/or payment for damages may be requested. Sanctions as per the Student Code of Conduct may apply. Unauthorised use of student images, voice or LHS name, property or personnel is a direct violation of the privacy policy.
Lockers
Individual lockers are provided for storage of books, coats etc. Lockers are to be kept tidy, clean and free from graffiti. Combination padlocks purchased by the school are sold to the students then remain their property. Each padlock is sturdy and has its own unique combination so the locker cannot be opened by anyone else.
Under no circumstances should students give their locker combination to other students.
Lost Property
The school cannot accept responsibility for items stolen or lost. If valuable items need to be brought to school, hand them to the School Office. Alternatively, give them to Sub School Offices for safe keeping. All student items should be clearly marked with the student’s name.
Students can check for lost property at the School Office at recess, lunchtime and after school.
Materials banned from school
Felt-tipped pens, other similar markers and ‘white out’ or liquid paper must not be brought to school. Chewing gum is also banned. Radios, iPods, digital cameras, and video cameras must not be brought to school. This rule excludes the Lilydale High issued Chromebooks. ICT transmitting devices and facilities must also stay at home.
Mobile Phones
Students are not to have mobile phones in their possession. They are not permitted to use mobile phones at school, on camps, or excursions at any time. The school accepts no responsibility for such items being brought to school or excursions. Year Level Coordinators and teachers have phones to contact parents/carers at all times which enables effective communication between all parties.
Money brought to school
Large amounts of money brought to school should be paid into the School Office on arrival at school. All money should be in a sealed envelope. The envelope must be clearly marked with the student’s name, Home Group, purpose, and amount of money enclosed. It must be paid by the due date.
Out of bounds areas and specific restrictions
There are certain areas of the school grounds out of bounds to students. Local shops and shopping centres cannot be visited by students on their way to and from school. This rule is also enforced during school hours for security and safety reasons.
Personal Property
Personal goods are brought to school at the owners on risk. Private property brought to school by students is not insured. The Department of Education or the school is not responsible for any loss.
Smoke-Free School
Lilydale High School is a smoke-free school. No person is permitted to smoke or vape in the school buildings or on the school grounds. Students are not permitted to have smoking/vaping requisites in their possession and face sanctions if they do.
