Secondary News

Years 7 to 11 Block Examinations 

Years 7, 8 and 11 have completed their exam block. Years 9 and 10 have a few more exams to complete and their schedules are shown below: 

Year 9:

Year 10

RACI Titration Competition National Finalists

As I had mentioned in last week’s Collective, 15 Year 11 and 12 students participated in the RACI Regional Titration Competition. One of our teams consisting of Abigail Carr, Kate Jardine and Cici Liu has been awarded as “Excellent” and has made it to the National Finals of the Competition, which will be held later this year. 

Additionally, the following students achieved great individual results:

Abi Carr                          High Distinction

Kate Jardine                  High Distinction 

Cici Liu                           High Distinction 

Rachael Walsh            High Distinction 

Isabella Robinson     Distinction 

We congratulate these students and wish our finalists the very best for the Nationals. 

Year 10 Global Studies Fieldwork

Last Thursday, Year 10 Global Studies students visited Brisbane City Council's ‘Toward Zero Waste Education Centre’ and Landfill facility at Rochedale, as well as St Vinnies charity sorting centre, Lawnton as part of their investigation into Fast Fashion and in particular the environmental impacts of Fast Fashion in Global Studies. The aim of the fieldwork was to see firsthand what happens to unwanted Fast Fashion items if they are thrown away or donated to charity.

This small but very passionate group of students were staggered by the sight of landfill and the volume of waste generated daily in our city. They put the tour guide through his paces and asked some insightful questions about how Council are working to reduce waste, how the waste is currently managed and what will happen when the space at the Rochedale facility runs out. At St Vinnie’s the students were amazed at the volume of donations at the charity sorting centre and unfortunately how much of this is not suitable to be sold in the charity shops in Australia. Bales of clothing that will be exported overseas were piled high in this facility. Students saw how the donations that can be sold are sorted and stored and heard about the impact of the pandemic on this charity.

This fieldwork not only provided data and information to support learning and understanding of the challenge of Fast Fashion, but it also led to these students becoming confident that they will be change-makers on this issue!

Business Bites

Layla Bacon led the Year 12 Business class on a ‘Business Bites’ lesson in Sustainability in Business. Students learnt about corporate and social responsibility, the role of business ethics, philanthropic responsibility and the Triple Bottom Line. These sessions are a great opportunity for our students to take responsibility for a topic, research the content,  prepare resources, including a powerpoint, handout, quiz and lead their class in various activities. It gives them an insight into the role of a business leader and also being able to deliver in front of an audience, an important skill for today’s world.  Well done, Layla!

NAIDOC Awareness Day

Tuesday 12 July

All students are asked to wear orange accessories with their uniforms on this day. 

Date Claimers

Monday 13 June

• 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm        Year 8 into 9 Subject Selection Evening
• 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm        Year 9 into 10 Subject Selection Evening

Tuesday 14 June

• 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm       Year 10 into 11 Subject Selection Evening 

Health and Hygiene Reminders

Students, staff, parents and visitors should only attend campus if they feel well.

While on campus: 

• Do not share food, drink, or utensils
• Regularly wash your hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rubs. Hand sanitiser is available throughout the campus
• Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing
• Avoid touching your face, nose, and mouth
• Avoid shaking hands 

If your child is unwell (COVID-19 symptoms, common head cold or flu-like symptoms, or are generally unwell, regardless of a negative RAT test), please do not send them to school, and advise the College via the usual absentee channels.

Queensland Health recommends the following in regards to face masks. Face masks are still required in these situations:

• On public transport, including while waiting on the platform or at a stop
• When outside of your home or accommodation if:
  • You have a temperature equal to or higher than 37.5 degrees
  • You have COVID-19 symptoms
  • You’re awaiting a COVID-19 PCR test result
• If you’re diagnosed with COVID-19, are a close contact, or are an international traveller (in accordance with other public health directions)
• Masks are still recommended whenever you can’t socially distance

For more information and the latest health advice please visit the Queensland Health website: 

Thank you for your understanding and assisting with keeping the College community safe.