From the Management Team

The last three years have been amongst the most challenging in schools and a large part of that has been the constant cancellations and postponements of significant community events, camps and excursions that provide a rich education experience. 

As 2023 began, I thought the days of rescheduling, reimagining and replanning events may have been behind us for a while, but the February Adelaide weather had other ideas! After the team made the decision to postpone the Swimming Carnival this week, it had me thinking about adapting to change and how important it is to teach and model adapting to change for our students.

As high school students navigate the challenges of adolescence, they are constantly faced with new situations and environments that require them to adapt and grow. Whether it's transitioning to high school or a new school, adjusting to changes in their personal life, or balancing extracurricular activities with academic demands, the ability to adapt to change is an important life skill that can benefit students in all areas of their lives.

At this vulnerable age, students may face a variety of academic, social, and personal challenges that can test their resilience. Through challenging academic programs, extracurricular activities, and opportunities for personal growth, students can develop important skills such as perseverance, problem-solving, and adaptability while at school. Parents can also help students reframe setbacks as learning opportunities and avoid always solving problems for them, which can help them build resilience and develop a positive attitude towards challenges. 

By working together, students, parents, and school staff can create a supportive and empowering environment that fosters resilience and helps students achieve their potential.

Adapting to change can be challenging, but having a supportive network of friends, family, and other trusted relationships can make it easier. At high school, students may benefit from positive relationships with peers, teachers, and other adults who can provide guidance and support. It was great to have some of our new families to the College here on campus on Monday evening this week to meet and form connections with their child’s Care Group teacher. The Endeavour Way serves as an excellent foundation for building relationships here at school and I was particularly pleased to see and hear of the amazing things that happened on Year 7 Camp last week, which, based on the Endeavour Way, served to build strong relationships and lasting memories.

Adapting to change is an essential part of life that can greatly benefit students during high school and beyond. By understanding the benefits of change, developing a growth mindset, building resilience and coping skills, students can better navigate the challenges of high school and prepare themselves for success in the future. As a partnership of parents and school staff, we can support our students by encouraging them to embrace change and providing them with the tools and resources they need to succeed and help them achieve their potential.

Rescheduling Swimming Carnival must have some positives, right?!

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. - James 1:2-4

Daniel Wooldridge

Acting Deputy Principal