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Current Update Industrial Action - Friday 13 November 2026, Industrial Action – Monday 16 November 2026
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Current Update

 Updated: Wednesday 11 November 2026

Industrial Action - Friday 13 November 2026

The College has been notified of protected industrial action involving a work stoppage on Friday 13 November, from 10.30 am to 2.30 pm.

 

The College has been working through arrangements to minimise disruption to student learning and activities, while ensuring appropriate supervision and support.

 

The following arrangements have been confirmed:

 

  • Junior School Christmas Musical Filming: Will proceed as scheduled. All Junior School students are asked to attend, as filming will not be rescheduled.

  • Year 12 Examinations: Will proceed as scheduled and will not be impacted, with external invigilators in place.

  • Burrito Band Excursion: Will proceed as scheduled.

  • Year 5/6 Sport Program: Will proceed as scheduled.

  • Prep Swimming Lessons: Cancelled.

  • Year 9 to Senior School Transition Sessions: The scheduled early transition sessions for a small group of students will proceed as planned, ahead of the broader Senior School transition program.

  • Year 10 and 11 Exam Revision: With formal teaching now concluded ahead of Semester Two examinations commencing on Thursday 19 November, students will continue with supervised independent revision in the Penman classrooms. Teachers will provide revision tasks and resources to support their preparation.

 

The College will continue to provide updates as any further arrangements are confirmed.

Industrial Action – Monday 16 November 2026

The College has received notice of a protected industrial action work stoppage on Monday 16 November, from 10.30 am to 2.30 pm.

 

The following arrangements have been confirmed:

 

  • Year 7 Talk Money Presentation: Will proceed as scheduled.

  • Year 9 Fashion Excursion: Will proceed as scheduled.

  • Year 10 and 11 Examination Preparation: Students will undertake supervised independent revision in Penman classrooms, using tasks and resources provided by their teachers. Formal examinations commence on Thursday 19 November.

 

Students should attend the College as usual, with appropriate supervision arrangements in place throughout the day.