Year 9/10

Year 9 Halls Gap Camp 

What a fantastic week we had last week, at Halls Gap for Year 9 school camp! Getting amongst nature, having emus and kangaroos at our tent doors that the students assembled for the 2 night stay, they also had to cook meals for their group, of approximately 22 people, including school staff and camp guides. Designating roles amongst groups, including some lucky ones becoming chefs, CEOs, and environmentalists, supported our students demonstrating teamwork, respect and communication throughout various activities.

Students were challenged with the trail hike, but forgot this when they had their mesmerising views of the land. They also took on the challenge of attempting to play the digeridoo and enhanced their Indigenous cultural knowledge. Visiting a zoo and being an active conservative member, rock climbing and abseiling were other highlights experienced over this time.

Staff were very impressed with students and their interaction with the activities as well as their leadership. Staff were also pleased when students were asking to go to bed before 9.30pm- all tuckered out!

Exams

From camp, the tone had to alter back in the classroom, as students studied for, and participated in, end of year exams for English, Mathematics, Science and Humanities. It was pleasing to see how students understood the seriousness and value of exams, where they’ve attempted their best efforts to demonstrate their skills learnt throughout the year and to gain experience of exam conditions.

Step-up

This week will see our Year 9s have a final assembly and a Rewards Day, to celebrate the success of 2018. This Friday will be the start Step Up 2019, where students will have a Welcome and Expectations assembly with their new leaders, be in their new home groups and participate in valuable activities throughout the day. Monday 3rd December will see 2019 regular classes begin for 2 weeks, which means Year 10 classes officially begin! The final week of school will be activities in and out of the school, depending on what they’ve paid for/communicated with the school.

I look forward to following the Year Nines into Step Up/Year Ten for Semester 1 2019!

Lisa Monaghan

Year 9 and 10 Assistant Principal