Year 9/10

9/10 AP NEWSLETTER ITEM – DECEMBER 2018

Lisa Monaghan - Year 9 and 10 Assistant Principal

What a busy way the Year 9s had to end the year! Having a Rewards Day to King Pin in Crown where they could play unlimited arcade games and have lunch in the city, proved to be a hit. Students were selected to attend this excursion based on their excellent behaviour / attendance / uniform / personal improvement throughout the year. At CESC, we find it important to value and celebrate the consistent and positive behaviours displayed by our students.

The day after this excursion, our school started Step Up! where they moved into Year 10. They’ve had a careers focus already in this time, where they’ve attended a presentation and had some class time, to start making phone calls to line up their work experience for 2019. Families, please check in with your child to see how they have gone with this, as we hope most have arranged theirs now.

As this was occurring, we welcomed our new Year 9 cohort (2018’s Year 8 students) to the orange building. They were also fortunate to have a careers focus as they visited Monash University (Peninsula Campus) to get an idea about Uni life and potential courses that may interest them in the future. Our new Year 9’s have started their first ever electives and are enjoying this opportunity.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Year 9 teachers, leaders and Educational Support Staff. Because of their dedication and strive for new events in Year 9 over this year, it has allowed for amazing camps, excursions, incursions and school/class opportunities and work programs to occur. 

I’d also like to congratulate our 2018 Year 9s (now Year 10s), for their enthusiasm, respect for our rules and expectations and strong work ethic, to do well for themselves and those around them. These positive and strong work commitments will see you go far.

GENERAL PARENT REMINDERS and TIPS for a Smooth Start into 2019 for your child

STEP UP

Please be reminded that as we approach the holidays, it is a very good time for you to support your child in being ready for the 2019 school year.

This includes:

·         Fixing your child’s computer, so it’s working and ready to be used at the start of next year

·         New uniform, including HARD LEATHER lace up shoes if it’s necessary.

·         Hem on dress is just above the knee.

·         PLAIN WHITE socks. Logo socks cannot be rolled down.

Exerscise books at the very least and a pencil case with multiple pens/pencils.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING DATES:

·         ONLY Year 7 and 12 students start back Wednesday 30th January.

·         All other year levels (Years 8, 9, 10, 11) all begin the day after, on Thursday 31st January.

There are students pursuing their sporting or academic opportunities or simply moving on in 2019. I know for some families, it was a difficult decision to make, but CESC would like to wish you all the best with your new chapters. To all students and families, wishing you a Merry Christmas and a safe holiday break. We look forward to seeing our Year 9 and 10 students back to school and ready to learn on Thursday 31st January 2019.