Head of Year 9 & 10 News

Let's Finish the Year Strong!

It's hard to believe we are already halfway through Term 4! It's certainly been a busy year for our Year 9 and 10 students, and with only a few weeks remaining, we want to make sure we finish the year as strongly as we started it.

Effort and Behaviour – Keep It Going!

One thing we really want to acknowledge is the number of students who continue to do the right thing, day in and day out. Sometimes these students don't get the recognition they deserve, but their effort, attitude and behaviour certainly don't go unnoticed.

As we head towards the end of the year, our expectations haven't changed. We still expect students to arrive at class ready to learn, show respect towards their teachers and classmates, and give their best effort. Calm classrooms allow teachers to teach and students to learn, and that's exactly what we want to see for the remainder of the year.

A big congratulations to those students who continue to set a great example. Keep it up!

Attendance – Let's Finish How We Started!

Attendance has been a real positive for our Year 9 and 10 students this year. Our Year 9 and 10 cohort is sitting close to 90% attendance. These are fantastic results, and we really want to congratulate the students and families who have made getting to school every day a priority.

With the holidays getting closer, we know it can be tempting to take the foot off the pedal. However, there is still plenty of learning happening, and every day at school counts. We would love to see both cohorts finish the year with the same commitment to attendance that they showed at the beginning.

High Expectations – Right Until the End

Something we have spoken about throughout the year is the importance of maintaining high expectations. Whether it's behaviour in the classroom, wearing the correct uniform, being on time or simply showing respect to others, these are things we expect from our students every day.

Our Year 10 students are now only a few weeks away from moving into Year 11, and we want to congratulate them on the example they have set throughout their time in the middle years. Likewise, our Year 9 students will soon be stepping into that Year 10 role, and we look forward to seeing them continue to grow and take on that responsibility.

We have some fantastic young people in both cohorts, and we want them to finish the year being proud of the effort they have put in.

Year 9 Rite Journey Dinner – Thursday 26 November

We are really looking forward to celebrating our Year 9 students at the upcoming Rite Journey Dinner on Thursday 26 November at the Somerset Civic Centre in Esk.

This is the first time we have held our Year 9 Dinner locally, and we are excited to bring our students, families and staff together to celebrate what has been a big year. From the challenges of camp to completing their Solo, our Year 9 students have had plenty of opportunities to step outside their comfort zones and reflect on how much they have grown.

The dinner is also an opportunity to celebrate the end of junior school before students move into Year 10. Each student can invite two guests who have supported them throughout their journey.

The evening will run from 6.00pm to 8.00pm, with students and families welcome to arrive from 5.45 pm. The total cost is $50 for the student and two guests, which includes a roast dinner, dessert and soft drinks.

A reminder that attendance forms and payment need to be returned by Monday 16 November.

We really hope to see as many of our Year 9 students and families there as possible. It should be a fantastic night and a great way to finish off their Rite Journey.

Finally, a big thank you to our students, families and staff for their continued support throughout the year. We have had plenty to celebrate, and there is still a bit of work to do before we can all enjoy a well-earned break.

Let's finish the year the way we started it, with great attendance, positive behaviour and high expectations!