Shepparton ACE Secondary College

STUDENT TESTIMONIAL

What Shepparton ACE Secondary College means to me
by Year 12 student 2026

Start of Year Seven, I was nothing but shy, I was lost, not sure where my class was or where anything was. I cried, I was scared until I met Bronwyn who started to comfort me. She spoke to me like I was actually someone, she showed me the classroom and that’s how my life here started in this community.

I was afraid I was going to be bullied, but I wasn’t, I was respected in this small community built on trust and loyalty. I was able to start growing as a person and I started learning new things. I was so weirded out to call the teachers by their first names when I started, it was so odd, but now I’m able to do it without second guessing myself when I say their first names.

The help I’ve had over the years is amazing. I don’t regret coming here because I feel welcomed and safe, I love the community here and I will miss this community and all the teachers, as I’m now coming up to my last year. I’m now confident and very thankful for my friends I’ve found here and for the teachers who have helped and supported me for the six years I’ve been here growing.

ACE is the best school in Shepparton, maybe even Victoria, that might seem like my opinion but I’m sure a lot more people would agree with me in what I say. This school might be small, but their arms are open wide for new people to join our community built on respect.

Big hearts for a small school.

To our school community
Please note that the school office will be closed from 12:15pm to 1:30pm on Friday 26th June to allow staff to attend the students’ musical performance.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to supporting this wonderful showcase of student talent.

Dear parents and carers
Semester 1 reports will be given to students in Years 7-11 on Friday 26th June 2026.
Year 12 reports will be distributed on Thursday 25th June 2026.
If you would like to discuss your child’s progress with our teachers, please contact the school office on 5831 4029 to arrange an appointment.
Any reports not taken home on Friday can be collected from the front office in Term 3.

Information for parents and carers - head lice
This is the time of year when many families will have contact with head lice. Please check your child's hair for head lice.
The following link provides useful information regarding treating and controlling head lice. https://www.health.vic.gov.au/infectious-diseases/head-lice

🎶 You’re Invited! 🎶

Come along and support our talented music students as they showcase their hard work and passion for performance!

📅 Friday 26 June 2026
🕧 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
📍 The Vault, 168R Maude Street, Shepparton (Behind Plan Scan)

Families are warmly welcome to attend. We look forward to sharing this special event with you and celebrating our students’ achievements. Please RSVP by calling 5831 4029 by 25/6/26.

🎵 We hope to see you there! 🎵

Just a reminder that permission notes for Year 7 students attending the Snow Camp in July, were due back today. Please return signed permission notes tomorrow, if not returned already.

Cool Heads is a thought‑provoking, confronting and informative road safety program that provides practical advice across a range of topics for young drivers.

Event details:

- Date: Wednesday 1 July 2026
- Time: 7:00pm start
- Location: Riverlinks Eastbank

Tickets are free, however bookings are essential.

Dear parents and carers

The Year 7 students will be travelling to Mt Buller on Monday 27th July 2026 for a two night snow camp.

Bus times:
Leaving - Monday 27th July at 9:00am
Returning - Wednesday 29th July at 3:30pm (approx.)

Please note that students are not permitted to bring mobile phones or other devices on the excursion. All phones must be handed into the office before departure.
Permission notes will be sent home today and need to be returned by 16/06/2026.