Senior School News

Teacher Immersion Event

On Friday 19 July – One of our Economics teachers, Charmaine Leman attended the Reserve Bank of Australia’s annual Teacher Immersion Event at the H.C. Coombs Centre in Kirribilli. The event provides an excellent opportunity for Economics teachers from across Australia to expand their knowledge of current economic issues and deepen their understanding of economic concepts. Furthermore, the event provides a platform for teachers to engage in professional discussions with their peers and practising economists, including the Bank’s Ambassadors. The Reserve Bank recognises the need to support educators in increasing the economic literacy amongst the Australian population and subsequently invest considerably in providing teachers with the most recent data associated with the current challenges facing the Australian and global economies. The teachers heard interesting insights from the newly appointed, Deputy Governor, Andrew Hauser, who has recently arrived in Australia after spending decades with Bank of England and of course the newly appointed Governor of the RBA, Michelle Bullock. Most importantly, these insights can be shared with the Year 12 Economics students as they prepare for their final exams. 

From the Acting Duke of Edinburgh Award Leader

Duke of Edinburgh Special Mention

We extend heartfelt congratulations to Matthew (G10) for achieving the Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award and pin!

Matthew demonstrated exceptional commitment, self-organisation, and personal drive across various components to earn this prestigious award.

Well done, Matthew! Keep up the great work as you strive towards achieving your Gold Award.

Duke of Edinburgh Admin Reminders

1. Support workshops take place every Friday in HG5.
2. All Duke of Ed participants have access to the DoE Canvas page.
3. Please return outstanding volunteer code of conduct paperwork to the School promptly.
4. Weekly engagement with the online record book (ORB) platform is crucial for all participants.

If you wish to find out more about the Duke of Edinburgh International Award that is offered at the School please visit: pittwaterhouse.com.au/co-curricular/duke-of-ed 

Tabletop Gaming

Tabletop gaming will resume in Week 2 of Term 3.

Board games are provided, but please feel free to bring your own.

For those interested in RPG (Role-playing Game) style games, we will probably be seeing what the interest is to set up sustainable campaigns for Semester 2. 

We meet on Friday afternoon in N13. Please bring your own after school snacks and drinks.