SECONDARY NEWS 

From the Assistant Principal 

Week 7

Classes in the Secondary for Years 7 – 9 are back to normal with the completion of exams last week. The exams are only part of each student’s assessment profile and when receiving feedback from their teachers all students are encouraged to reflect on their efforts this year, and how they may improve in the future. 

A great approach for students is to undertake a simple SWOT analysis:

Strengths:

• What are your strengths as a student?
• What achievements from this year can you celebrate?
• What do you do really well at school?
• What skills have you developed?
• What learning have you really enjoyed?

Weaknesses:

• What are your weaknesses as a student?
• What areas could you improve in?
• What skills need more work?

Opportunities:

• What opportunities exist for you to improve your approach to school?
• What could you do differently next year?
• What could you do to have better quality learning experiences next year?

Threats: 

• What is standing in the way of you achieving your personal best?
• What obstacles do you need to overcome?
• What actions could you take to deal with any threats to achieving your personal best?

Staff are currently finalising the assessment process for their classes and they are preparing reports, which will be distributed at the end of the term.

All classes will be operating as normal for the remainder of the term as there is still coursework to be completed across all KLAs.

Vinnie’s Lap-a-thon

Last week students in the Secondary Department gave up their sport time to take part in our annual Vinnies Fancy Dress Lap-a-thon. 

Sponsorship forms were sent home with and students were encouraged to collect sponsorship money and make a donation to this cause. 

The Lap-a-thon was very successful with $1000 being raised by students. All funds will be donated to our local chapter of St Vincent de Paul for their annual Vinnies Christmas Appeal. There were also prizes for the best outfits in all year groups and an overall best-dressed award.

Thanks to our school Vinnies group and Mrs McLachlan for coordinating the successful event.

Best Dressed Winners:

Year 7: The Mad Hatters - Lucy Wellard, Tom Sinclair, Lorenzo Mudaliar and Caleb Squires.

Year 8: Blueberry  - Austin Taylor.

Year 9:  COVID-19 Safety Officers -  

Jed McSpedden and Isaac Hutchings.

Year 10:  Sith Lords - Emma Page, Kristabelle O'Brien and Sophie Mijic.

Overall winners The Tourists - Mia Bryant and Anita Thivakon.

Vinnies Christmas Appeal

Students are being encouraged to bring in 'Festive Food' items for their class hampers. All hampers will be donated to St Vincent de Paul for distribution to those in need in our local community. We thank you in advance for your generosity and support of this important tradition.

Year 10

Last week Year 10 students were involved in activities focusing on preparing for their Final Assembly on Friday, the upcoming Year 10 Camp at Copeton Dam and the Graduation Mass which will be held on Thursday 3 December. 

Year 10 Graduation Dinner

Students and parents have received invitations to the Graduation Dinner to be held on Thursday 3 December at the Inverell RSM Club. Students have been allocated their numbers and tickets can be purchased from the school office. We ask that tickets be purchased by the end of this week. The cost of the ticket is $50 per person. If there are any changes or queries to the numbers already allocated please contact Miss Bailey as soon as possible. 

Year 10 Work Experience

This week Year 10 will be completing the second Work Experience session for 2020. We are appreciative of the generosity of local businesses in providing placements for the students. 

Upcoming Year 10 Events

Monday 30 November – Wednesday 2 December:

Christian Living Camp at Copeton Dam – students will come to school on the morning of Monday 30 November, with their requirements for the camp, to be bused to the Dam.

Wednesday 2 December:

Graduation Mass Practice - 12.00 pm at Sacred Heart Church.

Thursday 3 December:

Graduation Mass - 9.15 am at Sacred Heart Church.

Graduation Dinner  – 6.30 pm at the Inverell RSM Club.