Principal's Post

A new beginning

Term Three has started with a great deal of pizzazz and celebration as we have excitedly opened our Murray Street Campus. Both staff and students are loving the thrill of learning in these new and dynamic spaces, and we are ‘walking the right way’ with style and grace.

Students have now completed the 10-day cycle of their classes and have a better understanding of what our dual campus looks like and feels like. Most are enjoying the ability to get some fresh air and exercise between periods. 

All aboard - the right way

The ‘Walking Bus’ has seen the Year 7 students accompanied between the two campuses, either by staff or older students. It has been a wonderful leadership opportunity for our Year 11 and 12 students to walk with our younger students as we tread the steps transitioning between Murray Street and William Street. Whilst the formal walking of our youngest of students will stop from the start of next week, the ‘Walking Bus Stops’ will remain in place and staff or students will collect anyone wanting to walk with a friend or three. 

Year 7 students have told me that the quickest time between the two sites is just over five minutes, my record remains 6 minutes and 59 seconds! Students are reminded that they should always be walking in groups and can wait at the Walking Bus Stops at the exit to both campus sites to walk with older students or members staff who are constantly moving between the two buildings. The city is most definitely our campus!

Strength, vision and legacy

NAIDOC Week has seen us come together this week to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of First Nations peoples. The 2025 theme, ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy’ emphasises the importance of empowering young leaders. It reflects on the achievements of the past whilst eagerly looking forward to a future shaped by the strength of the next generation, the vision of communities and the legacy of ancestors. 

We enjoyed hearing from Whadjuk Noongar Elder, Mr Brett Collard, and spiritually enjoyed the smoking ceremony as we entered St George’s Cathedral through the smoke of smouldering eucalypt leaves. Part of our services this year had one of our Year 7 students, Angus McAullay, read the Lord’s Prayer in Noongar and English. It was an impressive addition to our service, recognising the important connection between language and culture. Thank you Angus, you were outstanding.

 We also held lunchtime culture walks, wore NAIDOC wristbands and participated in making simple yarn bracelets. A sincere thanks to Father Gift Makwasha and Mr Ryan McBride who work tirelessly each year to ensure our celebrations come together in recognising this important week in the history of Australia. 

Our Year 11s were invited this week to submit their nominations to become part of the Year 12 Student Leadership group for 2026. Completed nomination forms are due to Mr Thompson, Dean of Students & Wellbeing, by Friday 08 August. All accepted nominations will then write a Vision Statement which will be displayed at both campuses prior to the first round of voting for all within the school. Voting will take place in Term Three, Week 7. I wish all the Year 11s the very best of luck as they begin their journey towards leadership. 

House spirit in full swing

The Interhouse Athletics Carnival was a day full of sunshine, smiles and stoic athleticism. House spirit was evident throughout the day as the competition for the 2025 House Cup ramps up. Our Year 12s came dressed to impress in what is their last Aths Carnival, enjoying the ability to come together once again as a year group. Huge thanks to the HPE Department, ably led by Ms Jodie Scheele who managed the planning and preparation for the event. It was a sensational day with much fun had by all. Thanks also to the St George’s Staff who either spent the day with a year group or manned the track and field events – it was certainly a day where everyone played their part. 

Academic Awards Assembly

Term Three, Week Two concluded with our Academic Awards Assembly where we celebrated our many successes of Semester One across academia, sport, service and the arts. It was a wonderful celebration of the many varied and diverse achievements of our students. I look forward to seeing these strong foundations being built on further for Semester Two. Congratulations to all who won awards and to those who just missed out, I encourage you to ‘Find Your Brave’, to work hard and to find your success and own place to shine in Semester Two. 

“Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.” 

   – Thomas Edison

Production countdown 

And finally, next week sees the 2025 School Production of ‘Witches?! in Salem?!’ take to the stage at the beautiful Heath Ledger Theatre. Behind every successful performance, there is always a huge amount of hard work, dedication, commitment, determination and, importantly, a little bit of luck. The cast and crew have been working hard over many months; we have loved seeing them wear their performance t-shirts this week to school and I warmly wish all those involved – Chookas!

It has been a wonderfully positive start to Term Three – well done to everyone that has made this possible.

Mrs Tina Campbell

Principal