Senior School

Welcome to the 2026 school year in Senior School!

As we look forward to another successful year of learning and opportunities, I would like to encourage families to regularly check the Sentral school calendar for key events and reminders throughout 2026. 

Parent Teacher Evening Dates 

Year 12: Thursday 26 February 2026

Year 11: Tuesday 31 March 2026

Year 10: Thursday 30 July 2026

Working together to support students day-to-day 

A successful school year comes from a strong partnership between home and school. I ask that you please help your son to:

• Attend school every day of every term 
• Arrive on time and be ready for learning by 8:30am each day
• Wear full school uniform correctly
• Come prepared to learn with the required equipment (e.g., books, pens, laptop/device where required, calculator, diary)
• Seek help early from teachers 
• Maintain consistent homework and study routines, including:
  • checking tasks/notifications daily,
  • completing homework each evening,
  • starting assessment preparation early,
  • stay organised with tasks and deadlines,
  • doing regular revision rather than last-minute study.
• Balance study with co-curricular involvement and wellbeing

A special welcome to the Senior School for our Year 10 students and families.

Year 10 is an exciting step into the senior phase of learning, with more independence, higher expectations, and new opportunities to lead, participate and achieve. This year, students will be supported to build strong study habits, set goals, and prepare for the transition into Year 11.

To help you plan ahead as a family, below is a summary of key Year 10 events for 2026.

Year 10 Events

Term 1

• Term 1 begins (all students): Mon 2 Feb
• Last day of Term 1: Thu 2 Apr

Term 2

• Term 2 begins (all students): Wed 22 Apr
• Year 10 Study Skills: Mon 27 Apr, Tue 28 Apr, Thu 30 Apr

Year 10 Study Skills sessions are designed to help students build strong, independent learning habits for Senior School. Students will learn practical strategies for organising their time, taking effective notes, revising efficiently, and preparing for assessments and exams. 

• Minimum Standards (P2 & P3): Mon 22 June, Tue 23 June, Thu 25 June

The online tests cover reading, writing and numeracy and are mandatory for meeting the requirements for the Higher School Certificate (HSC). 

• Subject Taster Sessions: Fri 26 June, Mon 29 June, Tue 30 June

These sessions give students the chance to experience a range of senior subject options before making their Year 11 (Stage 6) subject selections.

• Last day of Term 2: Fri 3 June

Term 3

• Term 3 begins (all students): Tue 21 July
• Year 10 → Year 11 Subject Selection Evening: Tue 21 July

An information session for students and parents/carers to learn about NESA requirements, course offerings and the subject selection process. Key staff explain course expectations to support students to make well-informed choices for Stage 6.

• Subject Selection Interviews: Week 3

These are short and supportive meetings where students discuss their proposed Stage 6 subject choices and future goals with key staff members.  These meetings ensure each student’s selections are well informed and aligned with their ability, interests and aspirations.

• Year 10 → Year 11 Subject Selections: Fri 14 Aug

This is the due date for students to submit their subject selections.

• Last day of Term 3: Fri 25 Sep

Term 4

• Term 4 begins (all students): Tue 13 Oct
• Year 10 Final Exams: Week 5 – Week 6

Students sit their Final Exams according to a specific exam timetable. During the exam period, students are only required to be at school for their scheduled exams and may go home (or study off-site) when they do not have an exam session.

• Speech Day (Town Hall): Tue 1 Dec
• Students’ last day Term 4: Thu 17 Dec

I look forward to a positive and productive year in Senior School.

 

Elizabeth Meek 

Head Teacher Senior School