Senior School News

Year 12 Graduation 

The next few weeks presents the College community with a number of exciting events. Whilst we will celebrate with a tinge of sadness, we look forward to acknowledging our first ever Year 12 graduates and their families over the coming weeks. A number of events celebrating our Year 12 students are on the College calendar; Monday 21 September will provide students and staff with a range of indelible memories. 

Our Year 12 students are a special group of young adults and our community has certainly been enriched by their leadership this year. As these students prepare to navigate the complex realities that can come with adulthood, we will keep them in our prayers. 

OLNA

In Western Australia, in order to attain their WACE, students need to demonstrate minimum literacy and numeracy standards through Online Literacy & Numeracy Assessments (OLNA). This week, relevant Senior School students have been working hard during the current OLNA window. As this sitting is Year 12 students' final opportunity, we keep them in our prayers. Students will no doubt be anxious to know when they will receive their results; these will be uploaded to SEQTA during the first week of Term Four.

Senior School Examinations 

Examinations are on the horizon for all Senior School students and for our Year 12 ATAR students, these are a pressing reality. Hopefully these students are studying hard and seeking regular feedback from their teachers. We will keep these students in our thoughts and prayers. 

RUOK Day 

I remember that over a decade ago, the World Health Organisation predicted that depression would become a leading cause of global disease burden by 2030. Thankfully, we live in an era in which all young people, irrespective of sex or race, are actively encouraged to develop their emotional literacy. Thankfully, the days of ‘boys don’t cry’ are now behind us.  

Young people possessing emotional literacy is important. Not only will it help them build successful relationships with self and other, but it will also be a valued employability skill. AI has a lot of work to do to become ‘emotionally literate’. 

This year, the secondary students reflected on their emotional health and wellbeing during their Wellbeing Wednesday session. The College was brightened with splurges of yellow, sizzling sausages and fresh coffee permeated a delectable aroma, and the terrific tunes of College musos cast an amazing atmosphere. Under the passionate leadership of Year 10 Coordinator Ms Ellett, the College’s Wellbeing Team coordinated an outstanding opportunity for our secondary students. The College had a number of external agencies in attendance; they provided glowing reports about the way in which our students conducted themselves.  

Importantly, this event emphasised that it is cool to check in with others, even if they are not our closest friends, to not only see if they are okay, but then also know what to do if someone needs help. 

Regards, 

Mr Jason Meynell

Head of Senior School (Year 10 to Year 12)