Secondary News
Year 10 Jerseys
The Year 10 cohort was buzzing with excitement recently as they received their student jerseys! This isn't just clothing; it's a significant milestone—a tangible symbol of their journey and emerging leadership. Wearing the jersey is a proud right of passage, marking their transition into the senior years and fostering a stronger sense of unity. Congratulations, Year 10!
First Day of TAFE Automotive
Year 9 and 10 students commenced their Certificate I in Automotive on Thursday, February 19th, marking their first day at TAFE. We extend our best wishes for a successful start and eagerly anticipate following their progress throughout the year.
NSW SCHOOL VACCINATION PROGRAM
Each year NSW Health works in partnership with schools to offer the vaccines recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) for adolescents as part of the school vaccination program. In 2026, the following vaccines will be offered: YEARS VACCINE NUMBER OF DOSES
Year 7
Human papillomavirus (HPV9) vaccine Single doseDiphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (whooping cough)vaccine
Single dose Year 10 Meningococcal ACWY vaccine Single dose. Schools will distribute a URL and a QR code to all Year 7 and Year 10 parents at the beginning of the 2026 school year, which will provide access to an online Parent Information, privacy statement, and consent form. To consent to the vaccination of their child, parents/guardians are advised to: Enter the URL into your browser, select the School Vaccination Program tile, and follow instructions. Read all the information provided, complete the online consent form, and give consent for which vaccine/s they would like their child to receive. Ensure that their child eats breakfast on the day of the school vaccination clinic. To improve vaccination completion, students whose parents/guardians have providedconsent while in Year 7 or Year 10 and who miss vaccine doses at any clinic, will beopportunistically offered these vaccines at each clinic visit throughout 2026 (Year 7 or 10) &2027 (Year 8 or 11).Parents/guardians who wish to withdraw their consent for any reason may do so byamending their student’s online consent. The Procedure for Withdrawal of Consent is available on the NSW Health website athttp://www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/withdraw_consent.aspxA Record of Vaccination will be provided to parents by SMS once a student has beenvaccinated. Parents/guardians should not assume that their child has been vaccinated ifthey do not receive this SMS notification.NOTE: If you experience difficulty with accessing the online consent package, please speak with the School Vaccination coordinator at your school.
Secondary Awards Focus
As we settle into the new school year, secondary students have been focusing on the importance of STARTING STRONG. This week at assembly, students were reminded about the importance of 'getting the little things right'. When you are punctual to your classes and bring all resources required for your learning, the simple tasks have been achieved. One small task achieved will lead to another, and another. Students were also reminded that, if they cannot get the little things right, how will they tackle the complex parts of their learning?
So as we continue setting ourselves up for success, we are focusing on getting the little things right.
Congratulations to the following students who have committed to STARTING STRONG over the past two weeks.
