Secondary News
Mrs Lakshmi Mohan - Deputy Principal/Head of Teaching and Learning
Mr Justin Desmarchelier - Head of Secondary
Jenes for Genes/Green and Gold Day
A reminder it is Jenes for Genes Day tomorrow, raising money and awareness for research into Genetic Disorders or Birth Defects in children to find cures so kids can get back to being kids.
All students are also invited to wear, green and gold ribbons, green and gold socks, their favourite Australian jersey, or an Australian team hat to celebrate the Australian Olympic team in Paris. Please note this will also be Jeans for Genes Day, so students will also be wearing denim jeans and jackets. Students are not allowed to wear green and gold earrings, jewellery or face paint.
Year 9 BATYR Incursion
This week, Year 9 students attended an incursion from BATYR who seek to empower young people to talk about mental health. As a youth-led organisation, BATYR presenters have the unique ability to connect and engage with our students. By talking openly about struggles, we can face at certain points in our lives, we can collectively reduce the stigma around mental health, anxiety, and stress. Please take the time to talk with your child about their experience with BATYR and look at their website for more information and resources to continue an open conversation at home.
Blazers, Hats, Ties and Ribbons
Our uniform focus is now on blazers, hats, ties, and ribbons. Please talk with your child about the expectations below. Infringements will be given to students who are not meeting these expectations:
- Blazers and hats must be worn when entering and exiting the College grounds. Staff and House Captains will be on duty at the gates to give infringements to students who are not wearing the correct uniform.
- Ties must be worn up to the collar, and top buttons are to be secured.
- A green ribbon or scrunchie needs to be worn when hair is tied up.
The Big Chop
Every year hundreds of Australians in the community take on the challenge of Losing their Locks to help raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer research. By taking part in Lose Your Locks, the money funded goes towards supporting bold science that has the greatest chance of clinical success to improve childhood cancer treatments.
Parent Webinar: How to Get and Keep Your Child Motivated This Year
Elevate Education are hosting a free webinar, How to Get and Keep Your Child Motivated This Year. Our boys and girls have been setting their Semester 2 goals in their Wellbeing and Year Level meetings. To achieve the goals they have set for themselves, it is important for them to stay motivated. The webinar is a great way to learn tips to help your children to stay motivated in the weeks, months and years ahead.
When: Wednesday 7 August
Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elevate Education will cover the following:
- Using praise and reassurance to motivate your child
- Setting relevant and effective goals for your child
- Helping your child to stay motivated long-term.
We hope to see you there! Please register via the below link.
Options Careers Newsletters
Options Careers Newsletters have been updated on our Careers and Pathways Hub for families to download and read in Year 10, 11 and 12.
Exit Preparation Program
As part of our Exit Preparation Program, Year 12 students have been working on how to apply to QTAC and set up their ATAR portal once QTAC goes live. You can access Tertiary Applications through QTAC from Thursday 1 August.
University Open Days
University Open Days are now available on the Careers and Pathways Hub. Students have been using career information they collected at the Futures Expo in Term 2 and University Open Days. Ms Bromley is booking one on one appointments with each Year 12 student to check in with their QTAC applications during the Term. Year 12 have also received their hard copy 2025 guides from QTAC. You can also download the guide as a PDF from our website.
Get Set for Work
In Get Set for Work, Year 10 students received a digital copy of the QTAC prerequisites guide for 2027 Tertiary entry. This is available on the Careers and Pathways website for families to download and save at home as a reference resource for their Secondary schooling.
Book Week
Upcoming Events
| All Week | Cambridge Scholars’ Program |
|---|---|
| 2 August | Pre-Prep to Year 12 Jeans for Genes Day/Green and Gold Day |
| 4 August | Year 8 Redlands Exchange Program Commences |
| All Week | Year 7 ICAS Digital Technologies Test |
| 5 - 10 August | Year 8 Redlands Exchange Program |
| 5 - 6 August | Cambridge Scholars’ Program |
| 10 August | ISCF Bush Dance |
| All Week | Years 7-10 ICAS English Test |
| All Week | National Science Week |
| 14 August | Ekka Public Holiday |
| 17 August | OPUS 3 |
| 18 August | Year 8 Pymble Exchange Program Commences |
| All Week | Years 7-10 ICAS Science Test |
| all Week | Book Week |
| 19 - 24 August | Year 8 Pymble Exchange Program |
| 23 August | STEM Mentorship Breakfast |
| All Week | Years 7-10 ICAS Maths Test |
| All Week | Year 12 Mock Examination Block |
| 28 August | Pre-Prep- Year 12 Fathers’ Day Breakfast |
| 29 - 30 August | Duke of Edinburgh Bronze |
| 29 August | OPUS 4 Concert |