Principal's Report

Principal’s Report 

Maintaining High Expectations Throughout Term Four 

As we move further into Term Four, the majority of our students continue to demonstrate excellent habits and take pride in their attendance, engagement and learning at school. We encourage all students to maintain these high expectations of themselves right through to the end of the school year. 

Parents and carers can support this by having conversations at home and continuing to reinforce the importance of arriving at school and classes on time, wearing full school uniform each day, taking the required materials to all classes and being ready to learn. These seemingly small habits matter. They help students stay engaged, make the most of their learning time and help them finish the academic year strongly. 

Supporting Students Through Exam Season 

Our Year 9–12 students will be participating in their end-of-year exams between now and the end of the year. Detailed information has been shared by Mr Korlos via Compass. Below are some additional ‘exam season’ tips recently shared by the Berry Street Education Model: 

Exam season can bring increased stress, worry and self-doubt for many young people. While revision and preparation are important, so too is supporting students' wellbeing during this busy period. 

Here are five practical ways parents and carers can help: 

1. Prioritise regulation WITH revision – Students learn and retain information more effectively when they feel calm and connected. Encourage movement breaks, breathing exercises and opportunities to reset when stress levels rise. 

2. Create predictable routines – Consistent study schedules, regular sleep patterns and planned breaks can help students feel more in control during uncertain times. 

3. Normalise stress and emotions – Remind students that feeling nervous before an exam is a common experience. Providing opportunities to talk about worries can reduce feelings of isolation. 

4. Maintain connection and encouragement – A supportive relationship remains one of the most powerful protective factors for young people. Simple check-ins and words of encouragement can make a lasting difference. 

5. Strength spotting – Celebrate the character strengths students are using, such as persistence, bravery and self-regulation. 

Aaron Palmer 

Assistant Principal – Director of Wellbeing