Principal

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Thank you to all students, staff, and parents for your incredible support of our recent Creating Futures Expo, held as a special evening event. The Expo followed a two-week program for our Year 10 students, which included both work experience and Transition Week, an important time designed to help students reflect on their strengths, explore future pathways, and begin planning with purpose. The strong turnout and genuine engagement on the night reflected the commitment of our entire community to supporting young people in making confident, informed decisions about their futures. We are now continuing this important work by holding individual pathways planning sessions, ensuring every student receives tailored support as they take the next steps toward their goals.  

We are also excited to share that we are continuing to plan the introduction of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program for our Year 9 students in 2026. This internationally recognised program offers young people the opportunity to build resilience, confidence, and a sense of responsibility through meaningful challenges in areas such as service, physical activity, skill development, and adventurous journeys. We believe it will be a valuable addition to our Year 9 experience, encouraging personal growth and helping students to develop the qualities that will serve them well in all areas of life. The program aligns strongly with our College’s commitment to supporting the whole person and fostering a spirit of independence, leadership, and service.

Our Year 7 students recently took part in retreat days, designed to give them time and space to reflect on their journey so far. I had the pleasure of attending one of these retreats, and it was wonderful to witness the depth of thought and honesty our young people brought to the experience. The transition from primary to secondary school is a significant one, and the retreat provided a valuable opportunity for students to pause, consider how they’ve grown, and connect more deeply with themselves and each other.

Through guided activities, discussions, and moments of quiet reflection, students explored themes of identity, belonging, and resilience. It was also a chance to celebrate the strengths they’ve developed in their first semester of high school and to recognise the support they’ve received along the way, from peers, staff, and family. These kinds of experiences are an important part of our holistic approach to education, helping students grow not just academically, but personally and spiritually as well.

Winter is upon us, and by some small miracle, we have still not had a break where we have had to call wet weather!