Connect Crew

Connect is Back for Term 4!

Connect is back, and it has been a busy and exciting start to the term! Our groups have been busy building new connections, challenging their thinking and reflecting on the year that has been. 

As we move through our final term of 2026, Connect continues to provide students with opportunities to strengthen relationships, develop important life skills and build confidence in themselves and others.

Connect students have been getting hands-on in the veggie patch, working together to tidy up the garden outside the Connect room. 

While gardening might seem like a simple task, it provides a great opportunity for students to practise teamwork, share responsibilities and work towards a common goal. Students are learning that some tasks take time, patience and persistence, and that working together can make even the biggest jobs feel more manageable.

Other groups have been focusing on communication, teamwork and problem-solving. 

Through group activities and discussions, students have been challenged to listen to others, consider different perspectives and approach conversations without judgement. 

These experiences help students recognise that everyone has their own thoughts, feelings and experiences, and that learning to respect these differences is an important part of building positive relationships.

We have also been fortunate to have some of our Year 11 students step into mentoring roles this term. 

These students have taken the initiative to plan and facilitate sessions, sharing their knowledge and educating our Connect crews on a range of different topics. 

Opportunities like these allow our older students to develop their leadership, communication and planning skills, while also creating opportunities for younger students to learn from their peers. 

Connect has also welcomed two placement students, Yuvi and Elvera, who are working towards qualifications in Community Services and Youth Work. 

They are very welcome additions to our Connect space, bringing fresh perspectives and a genuine interest in supporting young people. 

We look forward to having them involved in our groups and activities throughout the term. If you see Yuvi or Elvera around the school, be sure to say hello and introduce yourself!

With plenty more planned for the term ahead, and as we approach the end of the school year, we hope to finish 2026 on a positive note, celebrating the growth, connections and achievements of our Connect students along the way.

Trivia Night

Sat 14 November - Supporting Our Partnership with Templeton Tennis Club

Connect has built a strong and valued relationship with Templeton Tennis Club over the past two years, and we are delighted to see this partnership continue to grow. 

Through this connection, our students have been given opportunities to try new experiences, develop their skills and build confidence in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Each term, Templeton Tennis Club generously offers our school the opportunity to nominate one deserving student to receive a term of free tennis lessons. This fantastic initiative has allowed students to participate in group lessons and, in some cases, individual sessions with professional tennis coaches. 

These opportunities provide more than just a chance to learn a new sport; they also encourage students to build confidence, develop resilience and experience the benefits of trying something new.

Templeton Tennis Club is organising a Trivia Night on Saturday 14 November to help raise funds and continue supporting this wonderful initiative. 

We would love to see some familiar faces from our school community, including students, families and staff, come along and be part of this special evening.

By attending, you will be helping support a local club that has generously invested its time and resources into creating positive opportunities for our young students. It is also a great chance to enjoy a fun night out, test your trivia knowledge and connect with other members of our school community.

You don't need to book a whole table to attend! Individual tickets can be purchased HERE.

We hope to see plenty of familiar faces there as we come together to support Templeton Tennis Club and celebrate the positive impact of this ongoing partnership!

Lisa Jones

Connect Crew