Secondary School

Tournament of Minds Excursion to MOD and Samstag Museum

On Friday 12th of June, the Year 5/6 and 7/8 Tournament of Minds teams attended an excursion and workshop at the MOD and Samstag Museums. The students began with a tour of the MOD and were challenged to think creatively with the interactive exhibitions that focused on the theme of "Beginnings." 

This was followed by a talk by two university researchers on how to begin the research process. The students then took a short walk to the Samstag Museum, where they completed a mini Arts challenge by creating a chant and masks for a protest movement.

The Year 5/6 team's protest was on pollution in the ocean, while the Year 7/8 team chose to focus on the dangers of AI. 

It was a fantastic experience for students to prepare them for the Tournament of Minds competition next term, and according to one Year 5, it was the "Best. Day. Ever!" 

Miss Alisha Dutschke

Secondary School History Teacher

Extended Learning Key Teacher

Pathway Planning Event - Years 9-11

Tuesday 28th July

1:20pm and 7:00pm

EPAC

We are excited to announce that on Tuesday 28 July, Year 9-11 students and their caregivers will participate in ourPathway Planning Event. This event brings together the career profiling and exploration our Year 9–11 students have been working on in class, culminating in a not-to-be-missed event. The event includes:

• Pathway Presentations 
  • Understand the SACE, Accelerated programs and Vocational Education & Training (VET). As information changes each year, we recommend that every family attends.
• Industry Experts Panels
  • Hear from industry professionals about what their work involves, their pathways to where they are and how the landscape is changing.
  • From Environmental Engineering, Paramedics, Systems Engineering, IT (Networking & Security), Nursing, Architecture, Construction, and Entrepreneurship.
• Exhibitors Stalls
  • Adelaide University, Flinders University, Tabor College, Apprenticeship/ Traineeship Network, Australian Defence Force, SA Police, Veta Morphus, Metropolitan Fire Service will be represented and available to discuss pathway options for their programs. 
• Individual Pathway Planning Interviews
  • Families will book an interview time, where students, caregivers and a teacher facilitator will meet for a round-table discussion. Students will be submitting their subject preferences for 2027 during this interview. 

The aim of our Pathway Planning Event is to create space for open, supportive conversations about future pathways, helping students connect their interests and strengths with possibilities. 

On Tuesday 28 July, Year 9–11 students will not attend regular classes. Instead, they will remain at home in the morning and attend a Pathway Planning Interview between 1.20pm and 7.00pm. Before and after your scheduled interview, we encourage families to take advantage of the range of pathway exploration opportunities available.

Pathway planning is a significant part of a young person’s education. Emmaus staff feel privileged to support students exploring their unique gifts and purpose God has for their lives. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming event.

Blessings,

Tracey Medhurst                                         Josh Brenkley    

Pathways and SACE Coordinator            Director of Teaching and Innovation

Veta Morphus Information Session

Tuesday 21 July OR Wednesday 29 July

4:30 - 5:00pm and repeated at 7 - 7:30pm

Our Secondary students are currently engaged in pathway planning as they prepare to make subject selections for 2027. One exciting opportunity on offer is Veta Morphus, a Certificate III in Christian Ministry and Theology, available to students as part of their Year 11 or Year 12 program.

Delivered onsite at South Plympton, this nationally accredited Christian discipleship and leadership program runs over 12 months and invites students to grow in their faith, explore big questions, and develop strong leadership skills. As a Vocational Education and Training (VET) course, Veta Morphus also provides students with SACE credits and can contribute towards the ATAR calculation. 

Students interested in studying Veta Morphus in Year 11 or Year 12 are invited to an online information session presented by Veta Youth.  

Zoom - Join by clicking on this link: Veta Morphus Students and Families Information Session for 2027 Meeting ID: 833 7824 2842 + Passcode: VETA

Please register for this session by filling out the Course Information Pack online form.

Watch the reel below created by Year 11 Veta Morphus student, Hallie.

Secondary SACSA Soccer Competitions 

The Year 7/8s and Year 9/10s competed in the SACSA Soccer Competitions in Week 7 versing other Christian Schools in Adelaide. 

What a fantastic couple of days! We're so proud of our students

• Year 9/10 Soccer - Girls: 3rd, Boys: 5th
• Year 7/8 Soccer – Girls: 2nd, Boys: 3rd

A huge thank you to our amazing student coaches Lily, Atara, and Petrus, along with parent volunteer Ben Rodgers. Your support made such a difference, our teams couldn’t have done it without you! 

Career Focus: Psychology/Counselling

Students in Years 10–12 with an interest in Psychology and Counselling recently attended a Career Focus session featuring a panel of professionals working in the field.

This session provided students with a unique insight into careers that are often difficult to observe firsthand. Panel members included Tash, Jarrad and Mel from our own Counselling Team, along with Clinical Psychologist Josh Peters. Together, they shared their personal pathways into the profession, discussed the rewards and challenges of their roles, and provided students with a realistic picture of what the work entails.

Students gained an understanding of the differences between counselling and psychology roles, as well as the wide range of specialisations available within psychology, including assessment, educational psychology, profiling, trauma-informed practice and research. The panel also highlighted the strong future demand for professionals in this sector, with significant growth predicted across mental health and wellbeing services.

A particularly valuable takeaway for students was the insight into the personal qualities required for success in these professions. Panel members spoke about the importance of being able to sit with people’s difficult stories, process challenging situations, maintain professional boundaries and, at times, set aside personal beliefs to support clients with empathy and respect.

The session helped students better understand the diverse opportunities available within the field while highlighting the skills, qualifications and resilience needed for success. Students left with an appreciation of the impact Psychology and Counselling professionals have on individuals and communities, as well as practical advice for pursuing future study and career pathways.

Many thanks to Tash, Jarrad, Mel and Josh for generously sharing their time, experiences and expertise with our students.

Tracey Medhurst 

Pathways and SACE Coordinator

Year 12 Drama Performance - 'A fortunate life'

Congratulations to the seven Year 12s students on their drama performance of 'A Fortunate Life'. 

Our talented students brought these characters vividly to life on stage. Congratulations to them all on a moving and memorable performance! 

'A fortunate life' is a powerful story of a young boy left parentless, who began working at just eight years old on the rugged frontier of Western Australia. From the hardships of rural life to surviving the gore of Gallipoli, enduring the loss of his home during the Depression, and facing tragedy in World War II, his journey is one of resilience and perspective.

2027 French Trip Information Night

This event is for parents and their children who want more information and are considering attending the 2027 French Trip.

Wednesday 22 July 2026

5:30pm in the EPAC

It will be an evening to discuss camp itineraries, activities, costs and proposed dates. Key Teachers will be present during the evening for any questions you might have.

Students interested in attending the trip must be studying Art, HASS or French in 2027. 

We look forward to seeing you!

Year 12 Art Exhibition

Friday 31 July

7:00pm - 9:00pm, speeches @ 7:30pm

Emmaus Art Studios Level 1

You're invited to a celebration of Year 12 Folio and Practical work from students enrolled in Visual Art - Art and Visual Art - Design.

Come along and enjoy the community atmosphere with live performances by the Emmaus Chamber Ensemble, drinks from the Twisted Barista Coffee Van and nibbles all provided free of charge. Register for catering purposes.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Emmaus Showcase

Dance, Drama and Music students took to the stage and put their learning into action, showcasing their talent and creativity at the EMMAUS SHOWCASE! ⭐

We are so proud of the confidence, passion and excellence on display! Thank you to you and our families for your ongoing support, and to our dedicated staff for all the work behind the scenes to bring it all to life in such a fantastic space.

Reminder - 25km/hr Speed Limit 🛑🚗

The speed limit around the school and at the school crossing is 25 km/h. If your child is not at the curb and ready to be collected, please drive around the block to make room for the next car to keep the flow of traffic moving.

Thanks for your help to make the pick up safe and efficient.

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