Notices  

New Staff

Please help us welcome the following new staff to our community.

Mr Dale Norman

Dale joins Endeavour College as a Grounds and Maintenance Assistant within the Property Team. You’ll see him around the College helping to enhance the grounds, assist with building maintenance, and support event setups.

Dale has spent most of his working life on golf courses, including five years at Southern Golf Club in Melbourne as Course Foreman and three years at Kooyonga Golf Club. 

His wife, Ruth, is a Speech Pathologist, and together they have a two and a half year old daughter, Freya. 

Outside of work, Dale enjoys spending time with family, sport, and music.

He is looking forward to getting to know staff and students at the College and continuing to improve the grounds for the whole community to enjoy.

Junior School Approval

We’re excited to share that Endeavour College has received development approval by the City of Salisbury for the construction of our new Junior School Campus. This marks a significant milestone in our journey toward becoming a Reception to Year 12 school. 

This means we’ll be welcoming Reception to Year 6 students from 2027, expanding Endeavour into a full R–12 College.

The Junior School will be built on the vacant land across from the existing College along Mawson Lakes Boulevard, with a pedestrian bridge connecting the two campuses so students and staff can move between them safely. 

Construction is expected to begin later this year. While there may be some changes on campus during that time, we’re working hard to minimise any disruptions. This is a big step in the future of our College, and we’re proud to share it with you. 

You’ll get to see the project take shape over the next two years, and maybe even have a chance to be involved in welcoming our youngest students when they arrive. 

If you have any questions, feel free to ask your teachers or keep an eye out for more updates.

Reception to Year 6 – Junior School - Endeavour College

Final Photo Day and Photo Orders

Next Monday is our final photo day with remaining sports and extra-curricular teams scheduled for the morning. 

If your child has missed their portrait photo or family photo, then this will be their final opportunity to have these taken this year. 

All students have been sent the schedule via email and copies of it are with their Care Group teacher. 

Students must be in summer uniform and, if they have Physical Education on Monday, need to bring that with them to get changed into.

For those families who have ordered photo packs and opted for them to be collected from the College, please know that these are on their way and should arrive soon.

Finally, for parents who wish to order any group photos taken last term, please read on.

20% Discount on Sports & Co-Curricular Group Photos available before 06/11/2025

The following school sports and co-curricular groups were photographed on 18/09/2025 and 23/09/2025:

We are pleased to advise that online ordering is now open for the groups listed above. 

If you would like to place your order before 06/11/2025 you will receive a 20% early order discount by simply clicking on the link below. Please note that whilst we are not able to preview images in the ordering portal, all purchases are fully refundable for a period of 21 days. 

The 20% discount will be automatically applied at checkout.

Important

• Sports and co-curricular group photos can only be purchased online, PLEASE DO NOT return payment to the College.
• If your child's group or team is scheduled to be photographed at a later date, you will receive an additional email notification when the images are ready to be ordered
• Photos will be returned to the College for distribution approximately six weeks after the discounted early order period has closed
• Past years' photographs including sports, co-curricular and representative groups are also available at the College's advancedorder and your child's advancedyou photo sites.

Advancedlife would like to express their appreciation to Endeavour College for placing your trust in them. Please remember they offer a 100% money-back guarantee on their products to ensure your peace of mind. 

They would also love to receive your feedback or resolve any issues you may experience, to ensure your satisfaction. If you have any questions, comments or feedback relating to your advancedlife experience, please contact us at www.advancedlife.com.au/contact

TASS Orbit App: Parent Trial Group Wanted

Always wanting to improve our communication, we are seeking a group of parents who are interested in testing the TASS Orbit App. Currently the College uses the browser version of TASS and we are exploring the possibility of introducing their dedicated App.

By expressing your interest to be involved in the trial, you are agreeing that you are:

- Willing to download the TASS Orbit Application

- Explore its features throughout a period of Term 4

- Provide your feedback via a survey

If this sounds like something you are keen to contribute to, please express your interest by following the link here. 

We will reach out with more information once we have selected a broad cross section of interested parents.

Peter Pearse

Deputy Principal

Igniting Imagination - Year 12 Arts and Technologies Exhibition

Come along and see the exceptional talents of our Year 12 2025 graduates on full display in their specialised fields.

Where: Endeavour College | Senior Years Centre

When: Thursday, 30 October | 6:00pm - 8:00pm

RSVPs Required: https://ignitingimaginationendeavourcollege.eventbrite.com

Exciting Opportunity: 

Japanese Exchange Program 2026/27!

We are thrilled to announce our Japanese Exchange Program in 2026/27, a unique and enriching opportunity for students to immerse themselves in Japanese language, culture, and daily life.

This long-standing partnership with our sister school Sundai Kofu in Japan offers students a chance to:

• Live with a host family and experience authentic Japanese hospitality.
• Attend school in Japan, participating in classes and cultural activities.
• Explore historical and modern Japan, from temples and shrines to bustling cityscapes.

• Strengthen language skills through 

  real-world practice and interaction.

Students will be matched with a partner from Sundai Kofu and stay with their host family for the duration of their time in Japan. 

Endeavour students will travel to Japan in November 2026 and return in January 2027, approximately two months in duration. 

Their Japanese exchange partner will then visit Australia and stay with you and your family from approximately July to September 2027, also an approximately two month exchange.

Who Can Apply?

The program is open to students in Years 9–11 who are currently studying Japanese. 

We are looking for enthusiastic, respectful, and curious individuals who are eager to broaden their horizons.

Expressions of Interest 

To express interest, students are encouraged to contact Herr Kropf

at: alex.kropf@endeavour.sa.edu.au to receive an application form. 

This needs to be completed and returned by Friday, 14 November 2025 (end of Week 5).

This is more than just a trip, it’s a life-changing experience that fosters global citizenship, intercultural understanding, and lifelong friendships.

For further information, please contact 

Herr Kropf, Acting Head of Languages, or speak with your Japanese teacher.

Herr Kropf

Acting Head of Languages

Music Come and Try Workshop: Next Phase

On Wednesday 15 October, the Music faculty hosted a 'Come and Try' Music Workshop at the College. Year 7 students for 2026 were given the opportunity to come along to hear about music at Endeavour, meet our fantastic instrumental tutors and try the large selection of instruments we have available to learn at the College. 

Thank you to all the families who attended the evening. We hope that your child had a great time learning about what it is like to study music at Endeavour and trying all the different instruments. 

We will be in touch with you within the next couple of weeks with further information on your child’s instrument preferences and information on how to enrol in lessons for 2026.

For those families who were unable to attend the evening, it is not too late to choose an instrument. If your child would like to play an instrument or change their subject choice to Music Specialist, please contact us as soon as possible. 

If your child already learns an instrument or wishes to learn and has not already selected Music Specialist for 2026, please contact the Music Assistant at nicole.molloy@endeavour.sa.edu.au to discuss options. 

Students in Year 8-12 are also welcome to enrol in instrumental lessons, regardless of their subject selection.

We have several vacancies, particularly in our wind and brass program. 

We currently offer 50% subsidy on fees and hire for Year 7 students learning the following instruments: flute, clarinet, alto and tenor saxophone, trumpet and trombone.

Nicole Molloy 

Music Assistant

Library End of Year Returns Process

As the end of the year approaches we would like to remind families about our billing system for lost or damaged library items.

• Students will receive a list of current loans by email followed by a physical copy handed out in Care Group.
• A reminder email will be sent to parents through TASS for any outstanding loans. 
• One week is given for these items to be returned. 
• If items are not returned in this time, billing will occur through the Finance Department, and a $5 administration fee will be added to your account.
• For items returned after billing, amounts paid will be refunded to all open accounts with the school. Please note that the $5 administration fee is non-refundable.

Please note the following final return dates:

Year 12: Friday 12 November 

(Wednesday Week 5, Term 4)

Year 10/11: Wednesday 3 December (Wednesday Week 8, Term 4)

Year 7/8/9: Tuesday 9 December 

(Tuesday Week 9, Term 4)

Students will receive reminders about their current loans but are encouraged to keep their textbooks for exam revision. No fees will be charged for books returned by the due dates listed above. 

Reminder emails will begin early Term 4 for senior students, with middle years students to receive reminder notices later in the term.

Catherine Barnes, Hayley Gronow and 

Julia Congedi

The Discovery Centre Team

Golden Grove Lutheran Youth

All welcome!

Come and see what we're all about.

Looking for a Spiritual Home?

Mawson Lakes Community Church holds its worship services every weekend at Endeavour College, and online.

To find out more go to www.mlcc.org.au or email pastor@mlcc.org.au. Alternatively, find us on Facebook.