From the Deputy Principal

As we reach the end of Term 3, we take a moment to reflect with gratitude and appreciation on all that has been achieved over the past 10 weeks. Thank you to the staff for their dedication and ongoing support, and to the students for their positive engagement, both in the classroom and beyond, from the sporting fields to the stage. May the holidays be an opportunity to relax and enjoy time with family and friends. 

Term 4 promises to be a busy and exciting one, with many activities ahead, including the end-of-year examinations for our senior students. 

School resumes on Tuesday 14 October, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back for the final term of the year. 

Term 4 reminder: Time for hats 

Looking forward to the warmer months, students will be required to wear their hats during outdoor activities from the beginning of Term 4. The holidays are an ideal time to find or purchase a hat if needed. We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a safe and sun-smart environment for all students.

Year 12 Father's Day Breakfast

Thank you to our fathers and father-figures who joined us on Tuesday 23 September for our Year 12 Father's Day Breakfast. A special thank you to Murphy's Café for once again providing a delicious breakfast. Alongside the meal, guests enjoyed a quiz, a chocolate raffle and a paper plane flying contest. The competition was fierce, and there were plenty of laughs as everyone tried to launch their planes the furthest!

Uniform update 

As we prepare for the year ahead, parents and carers are advised of the following uniform changes for 2026/7. Please refer to the visual guide below for further details.

Latest SchoolTV report: Parenting Styles

A new and refreshed edition of SchoolTV’s special report, Parenting Styles, has been released, including a popular quiz that helps parents and carers identify their own parenting style. 🔗You can access the special report and quiz at the link here. 

There's no such thing as perfect parenting. But by understanding different parenting styles, we can better support our children in healthier and more effective ways.

Most of us parent as a blend of our own upbringing, lived experiences and external influences such as books, podcasts or parenting websites. And while parenting is always a challenge, it can become even more complex through divorce, separation, blended families, trauma or bereavement. Not to mention life's many other hurdles.

The concept of 'parenting styles' was first introduced in the 1960s by Diana Baumrind, a clinical and developmental psychologist. She identified four main categories of parenting. Each style shapes a child's development in different ways and comes with both strengths and challenges.

Although well-intentioned, each parenting approach can have drawbacks in a child's development. Every child is unique, and their needs change as they grow. An authoritative style may suit younger children, but teenagers often require a greater balance of guidance and independence. The goal is to create a secure environment where children feel respected, heard, and supported.

By learning more about the different styles and how they influence children, you can make informed choices about the approach that best suits your family. And remember, styles are not fixed. They can evolve over time as your child grows and their needs change.

We invite you to watch this Special Report and complete the quiz to discover your own parenting style. You might also like to compare your results with your partner's and reflect together on the different approaches you each bring to parenting.

The following resource offers more helpful parenting strategies to support you in creating a secure environment where children feel respected, heard and supported.