Head of Year 11 & 12 News

Year 12 – The Final Countdown

It's hard to believe that our Year 12s are now in their final weeks of schooling. There has been plenty happening as we celebrate their achievements and prepare to farewell them.

Week 3 was certainly a busy one, with students enjoying a range of dress-up days, including Dress as Your Younger Self, "On Wednesdays We Wear Pink" and Anything But a Bag Day. There were definitely some creative outfits and interesting choices, along with plenty of laughs.

Our Year 12s also completed their First Aid course, and we were incredibly impressed with the way they approached the day. They represented themselves and the school beautifully.

We finished the week with our much-anticipated senior trip to the Sunshine Coast. Students enjoyed a round of mini golf, complete with a few unexpected water features, before heading to the water park to burn off some energy. Thankfully, the weather was kind to us, and it was a fantastic opportunity for students to enjoy some time together before their final weeks.

Graduation and Formal

Invitations for both Graduation and Formal have now been distributed, and the excitement is certainly building. We are looking forward to celebrating this wonderful group of young people and everything they have achieved throughout their schooling journey.

Our final week is shaping up to be a busy one, with Graduation on Wednesday 18 November, our Final Parade on Thursday 19 November and Formal on Friday 20 November.

For those wanting to see our Year 12s dressed up for their special day, the community is welcome to come along and watch the Formal arrivals at school from 1.45pm on Friday 20 November. Spectators are also welcome to stay and wave the students off as they board the bus and head off to their Formal celebrations. It will be a lovely opportunity to see our seniors all dressed up and wish them well before they head off for the evening.

With Week 7 fast approaching, a detailed email will be sent home shortly outlining the arrangements for the final week, including rehearsals, student expectations, signing out and returning school resources. Please keep an eye out for this information, as there are a few important details that families will need to be aware of.

While there is still plenty to organise, we are looking forward to making these final weeks as memorable and enjoyable as possible for our Year 12s.

Year 11 – Stepping Up

While our Year 12s are preparing to leave us, our Year 11s are getting ready to step into their role as the school's senior leaders for 2027.

Students have now selected the designs for their senior jerseys and shirts, and we are in the process of finalising names and sizing. A letter with ordering information will be sent home as soon as possible, so please keep an eye out for this. It's always exciting to see the students' designs come together.

Formal Fundraising

Our Year 11s have also been busy fundraising for their 2027 Formal. Their first fundraiser, a Halloween Free Dress Day and Bake Sale, was a fantastic success, raising approximately $320. A huge thank you to everyone who supported the day, whether by baking, purchasing some treats or getting involved in the dress-up fun.

Next up is their Christmas Raffle, featuring a range of Christmas goodies, including wrapping paper, decorations and small gifts. Tickets are just $1 each and can be purchased from Year 11 students. All money raised will go towards making their Formal more affordable, so we would love to see the school and wider community get behind them.

Students have also begun exploring potential venues for their Formal, which is making the whole experience feel a little more real. There are some exciting options being considered, and it has been wonderful to see students getting involved in the planning process.

It's a busy and exciting time for both year levels, and I am incredibly proud of the way our seniors are getting involved, supporting one another and making the most of these opportunities. We have plenty to look forward to as we head towards the end of the year.