Year 7/8 News

7/8 AP NEWSLETTER ITEM – DECEMBER 2018

Linda Buckeridge - Year 7 and 8 Assistant Principal

Who can believe it is already the end of the year?!

Personally my year has been full of change, inspiration, challenge and gratitude. I’m sure that students in both Year 7 and 8 in 2018 have experienced some, if not all of these at some stage throughout the year as well.

STEP UP

It has been an interesting fortnight with students experiencing life in their new year levels for 2019. They have been working through setting expectations as a year level and as a class in each subject. The change has proved challenging for some students, however it has been great to see those that have embraced the change and started their 2019 year in a positive and respectful way.

Step Up gives every student an opportunity to have clarity in regards to what their 2019 academic year will look like. This process is advantageous for all students as when they return next year, classes will commence immediately with learning tasks and activities, ensuring their time in class is used most effectively as quickly as possible.

AWARDS

I am very proud of the students in the junior school and look forward to seeing those that have really challenged themselves this year be rewarded for their efforts at our end of year whole school Awards Ceremony on Tuesday 18th December here at CESC. We have had many students achieve enormous growth both academically and socially and many of these students have already received their awards at year level assemblies, being awarded certificates for their efforts across a range of subject areas.

REFLECTIONS

Below are some reflections from a few of our class captains of year 7 2018 on how they feel the first year of secondary school has been for them!

This was my first year of high school. At the start I was extremely nervous but as I got used to the new life I had just entered I fell in love with Year 7! I loved the new subjects, teachers, friends and I am truly grateful for everything I’ve been taught for education and life skills.

Alyssa

Year 7 has been the greatest; socialising with new people, enjoying events and learning with our teachers. Being class captain was a privilege to meet and interact with the other class captains. The only downfall was that after 4 terms some teachers still had trouble saying my last name! I bet they needed Google translate!!

Josh A

Year 7 was fun but I don’t think it will be my best year as it is only the first! All the teachers are understanding, all of them are kind and always ready to educate us. Our day is made when we know our teachers put in the effort to give us a good day. It wasn’t that different from primary school. Homework isn’t that hard but the consequences can be! My whole year was great.

Have a very safe and happy holiday!

I look forward to seeing you all in 2019 refreshed and ready to go!!

CESC ORIENTATION DAY 2018

On Tuesday the 11th of December, CESC hosted our State Wide Orientation day for the 2019 Yr.7 students.

The day began with excited students rushing into the school to find out which class they are in.

By 8.50am, all the nervous students, as well as the helpers, assembled in the theatre for a quick introduction assembly. After a brief assembly, all the Yr.7 classes were distributed to all of their period one classes; which was Homegroup. During homegroup, students took part in a few “get to know you” activities. They asked each other questions such as “where are you from?” “what are your likes and dislikes?” and by the end of this period, some friendships were even formed. After homegroup, each class moved on to different classes such as Food tech, Maths, English, Science, and PE. During these periods, the students got a feel of what 2019 will be like for them. After the 1st two periods, the students had recess in gym, followed by the next two periods (periods 3 and 4). For lunch, everyone met in front of the canteen for a BBQ. There were sizzling sausages, veggie patties and drinks available. At the end of the day, everyone met at the theatre again for a conclusion to the day. By the end of it all, all the students felt comfortable with the big change into high school. There were many laughs and smiles through out the day, which were happy and positive signs.

A big thanks to all of the teachers for organising this amazing day and to all our student helpers for giving up their time to help with making this day smooth flowing.

All the very best to all our 2019 Yr.7 students and on behalf of CESC, I hope you have a wonderful year in 2019.

HAVE A HAPPY AND A SAFE HOLIDAYS

Sneha 9J

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