Senior School News
Senior School
A Year of Growth and Achievement
As we come close to the end of another year, I’m filled with pride and gratitude for the incredible work of our students, staff, and parents. This year has been a journey marked by resilience, perseverance, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
One quality that has particularly stood out is grit. Our students have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to their studies, extracurricular activities, and personal growth. This is the kind of determination that will undoubtedly shape their future successes.
There are many examples in our immediate and broader community of successful people whose academic or broader achievements were a result of grit. We need to ensure that our children have the opportunities to develop passions, whether it be dancing, playing a sport, learning an instrument or developing an academic talent. Passion, I believe develops ‘grit’. Another success measure is the ability to keep on task for a period of time, without distractions. Research tells us that Year Seven students should be able to keep on task for 60 minutes; for each additional year, it increases by 10 minutes. It is of measurable benefit to encourage students to stay focused for a period of time on meaningful tasks that require cognitive engagement.
EPIC - Every Period In Class On Time
We're excited to introduce EPIC, a new initiative to promote punctuality. We've noticed a significant improvement in our students' punctuality to class, particularly in the mornings.
To reward this positive behaviour, we'll be drawing a winner from each year level in Term 3 to receive a canteen voucher.
We'll continue this initiative into 2025, with even more exciting prizes to come!
Thank you to all parents for your support in ensuring your child arrives at school on time. This early arrival allows students to get to class promptly and maximize their learning opportunities.
As we look ahead, we remain committed to fostering a positive and supportive learning environment. We encourage our students to continue striving for their best, both inside and outside the classroom.
Congratulations to our 2025 School Captains
We’re excited to announce the election of our 2025 School Captains: These outstanding individuals embody our school values of Respect, Resilience, and Responsibility. We have no doubt they will lead our school with distinction.
Mahnoor Nabel & Milan Vujicic
Farewell to Our Class of 2024
As our Year 12 students embark on the next chapter of their lives, we celebrate their achievements and wish them all the best. This year's cohort has shown incredible resilience, dedication, and a positive spirit.
We know that the past few years have been challenging, with numerous regulations and expectations. Our intentions were always to provide the best possible learning environment for you all. We hope that the skills and knowledge you've gained will serve you well in the future.
End of Year Program
More information about the end-of-year program will be available on Compass. Please note that student attendance is compulsory for scheduled events. If your child is unable to attend, please follow the usual school procedures to notify us.
Important Note: Year 11 and 12 students may receive holiday homework to complete over the break.
Important Dates:
Key Dates
- Year 11 Exams: Wednesday, 13 November - Tuesday, 17 November
- Year 10 Exams (10F Alternative Timetable): Monday, 18 November - Friday, 22 November
- Year 11 Camp (Golden Valleys Camp): Wednesday, 20 November - Friday, 22 November
- Early Dismissal: Thursday, 28 November at 2:00 PM
- Staff Professional Practice Day (No Students): Friday, 29 November
- End of Year Program: Monday, 2 December - Friday, 6 December
- Year 11 Formal: Friday, 6 December