Year 10 News

As we navigate through the middle of a busy term, we have some helpful reminders regarding the last half of the term for year 10 students, guardians, and staff.

Attendance

A reminder to students that they must attend their timetabled classes right up until Year 10 classes finish on Friday the 24th of November. Students will then complete a week of Year 11 Headstart classes from the 27th of November - 1st of December).A reminder to students and families if students need to leave school early for any reason (medical appointments or they are unwell) students will need to sign out at the administration office and have parent permission prior to leaving. Students are not permitted to leave the school grounds for recess or lunch. Year 11 exams Students that are completing a Year 11 subject this year will be expected to attend the exam for their Year 11 subject. (8th November - 10th November). The timetable for these exams has been released to students. Year 11 into 12 Headstart Students completing a Year 12 subject in 2024 (accelerated students) will begin their Year 12 Headstart in weeks 7 and 8 (13th - 24th November). Accelerated students will be required to attend these classes. 

Year 10 into 11 Headstart 

All Year 10s will complete their Year 11 Headstart classes in week 9 (27th - 1st of December). Year 10s are required to attend these classes. If students wish to make changes to their Year 11 subjects for 2024 they will need to do this with the Year 11 team.  

Mobile Phones  

A reminder to Year 10s that mobile phones are not permitted at school between 8.50am and 3.20pm. The Year 10 team will follow up with any students using their phones as per the school’s mobile phone policy.  

Uniform and Hats 

We encourage students and their families to ensure that students have the correct school uniform and a school hat. Hats can be purchased from the administration office for $20. Please reach out to the team if you have any questions in regards to this.  

SCIENCE NEWS: Soil Week Prize Winner

Earlier this year Keeley Mc Dermott entered the Soil Week Competition. Her entry involved creating a digital presentation that responded to the prompt “Earthworms- What is the connection between worms, soil and climate”. She was recently informed that she won the Wimmera Secondary School Category and has earned a $500 Voucher for JB Hifi for her efforts.

We thank Soil Week Australia and their sponsors, Wimmera CMA and Wimmera Rotary, for providing such an excellent opportunity for students to develop and present their understanding of healthy soils. Acknowledgement also goes to Tara Crowe for supporting Keeley with her entry.

Keely will be formerly presented with her prize certificate at the next Year 10 assembly. Congratulations Keeley!

Student Values

• Claire James for being polite, and thoughtful and such a pleasure to have here in the library. She's great to chat with and always asking if there is anything she can help me with. It's always a pleasure having Claire in the library.
• Kylie Angue for working hard to prepare for your exam in class today! Keep working on improving your understanding of the content!
• Christian Macalinga for representing the AFL academy well at Snap Fitness.
• Wil Dougherty for working collaboratively with Miss Cope to complete an analytical paragraph. Keep working hard in preparation for the upcoming CAT.