{"id":38232,"date":"2025-10-07T08:49:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T21:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wssc.vic.edu.au\/?p=38232"},"modified":"2025-10-07T08:49:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T21:49:09","slug":"starting-year-10-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wssc.vic.edu.au\/?p=38232","title":{"rendered":"Starting Year 10 in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Thank you for choosing Wodonga Senior Secondary College for your final years of formal education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following information will assist you in making the transition to Wodonga Senior Secondary College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Lesp_XWNmus?si=QOoROBBdhSz-EARK\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"headerBar\">Subject Information<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Information about all the subjects on offer at Wodonga Senior Secondary College can be found on our <a href=\"https:\/\/subjectinfo.wssc.vic.edu.au\/\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article-int', 'https:\/\/subjectinfo.wssc.vic.edu.au\/', 'Subject Information website.']);\" >Subject Information website.<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"headerBar\">Notebook Program<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wodonga Senior Secondary College has a strong curriculum based around the use of Mobile Learning Devices. The school is committed to every student having access to a notebook computer. Find out more and purchase a device <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wssc.vic.edu.au\/?page_id=34739\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article-int', 'https:\/\/www.wssc.vic.edu.au\/?page_id=34739', 'here']);\"   target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"headerBar\">Key People at the College<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Year 9 to 10 Transition Leader \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:Mellisa.long@wssc.vic.edu.au\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','mailto','Mellisa.long@wssc.vic.edu.au']);\" >Mellisa Long<\/a><br>Assistant Principal (Student Operations) \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:HIB@wssc.vic.edu.au\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','mailto','HIB@wssc.vic.edu.au']);\" >Brydie Hind<\/a><br>Assistant Principal (Student Operations) \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:smt@wssc.vic.edu.au\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','mailto','smt@wssc.vic.edu.au']);\" >Mark Smit<\/a><br>Defence Mentor \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ccartwright@wssc.vic.edu.au\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','mailto','ccartwright@wssc.vic.edu.au']);\" >Claire Cartwright<\/a><strong><br><\/strong>EAL \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:MEL@wssc.vic.edu.au\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','mailto','MEL@wssc.vic.edu.au']);\" >Lana Melbourne<\/a><strong><br><\/strong>Inclusion \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:bya@wssc.vic.edu.au\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','mailto','bya@wssc.vic.edu.au']);\" >Adrian Barry<\/a><br>Koorie Mentor \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ccartwright@wssc.vic.edu.au\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','mailto','ccartwright@wssc.vic.edu.au']);\" >Claire Cartwright<\/a><br><a href=\"mailto:careers@wssc.vic.edu.au\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','mailto','careers@wssc.vic.edu.au']);\"   target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Careers Advisor<\/a>&nbsp;<br>School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:Shane.Crispin@education.vic.gov.au\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','mailto','Shane.Crispin@education.vic.gov.au']);\" >Shane Crispin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"headerBar\">Uniform<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wodonga Senior Secondary College has a compulsory school uniform designed in our official College colours. More information about our College uniform can be found&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wssc.vic.edu.au\/?p=26762#uniform\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article-int', 'https:\/\/www.wssc.vic.edu.au\/?p=26762#uniform', 'here']);\" >here<\/a>.<br><br>School Uniform can be purchased at&nbsp;B-Cut &#8211;&nbsp;176 High Street, Wodonga, 02 6056 3412<br>Beleza School Uniforms &#8211;&nbsp;94 High St, Wodonga, 02 6056 9402<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"headerBar\">Timetables<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Timetables will be distributed during Orientation Day (17 November 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"headerBar\">Timetable Structure and Student Agency<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The timetable structure can be found&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wssc.vic.edu.au\/?p=26762#timetable\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article-int', 'https:\/\/www.wssc.vic.edu.au\/?p=26762#timetable', 'here']);\" >here<\/a>.<br><br>Information about Student Agency can be viewed&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wssc.vic.edu.au\/?p=36010\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article-int', 'https:\/\/www.wssc.vic.edu.au\/?p=36010', 'here']);\" >here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"headerBar\">School Bus Program<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Information about the School Bus Program can be accessed&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wssc.vic.edu.au\/?page_id=30958\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article-int', 'https:\/\/www.wssc.vic.edu.au\/?page_id=30958', 'here']);\" >here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"headerBar\">Lockers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A locker can be booked via the School Portal once you have started school. You&#8217;ll need to supply your own lock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"headerBar\">School Portal &#8211; Mobile App<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our College uses the School Portal mobile app to make it easier for parents and guardians to approve activities, view reports, approve absences, student timetable and access course progress. You can find out more about the app&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wssc.vic.edu.au\/?p=26762#school-portal\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article-int', 'https:\/\/www.wssc.vic.edu.au\/?p=26762#school-portal', 'here']);\" >here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"headerBar\">Fees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our College does not charge fees (In line with the Dept. of Education Policy). Some subjects have costs associated for optional activities or materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"headerBar\">Stationary List<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The College leaves it up to the individual student\/family to decide on what stationary items they will use. This may include a notebook for each class, a folder, writing materials, their calculator from their previous school. Most of the work is covered on the Laptop at the Senior College. Some additional safety equipment might be required for some classes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"headerBar\">Text Books<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The College uses an e-book system through the program Readcloud. This means that all textbooks are free and accessible for all students. Staff, students and families will have access to classroom e-books (textbooks) and resources through a direct link on the school portal, titled Readcloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"headerBar\">College Policies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wodonga Senior Secondary College has a number of school policies in place. You can view them&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wssc.vic.edu.au\/?page_id=190\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article-int', 'https:\/\/www.wssc.vic.edu.au\/?page_id=190', 'here']);\" >here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"headerBar\">Inter-School Sports<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The College participates in a number of Inter-Sport sports including, but not limited to, Swimming, Track and Field, Cross Country, AFL Football, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Soccer, Hockey, Lawn Bowls, Netball, Softball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"headerBar\">Key Dates<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Year 9 Orientation Day<\/strong> \u2013 17 November 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HeadStart<\/strong> \u2013 18 November 2025 &#8211; 10 December 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Year 9 Transition Interviews<\/strong> \u2013 11 &amp; 12 December 2025 &#8211; Meeting invitation will be sent closer to the date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thank you for choosing Wodonga Senior Secondary College for your final years of formal education. 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