Secondary School
From the Head of Secondary
Student Leadership
Year Twelve Leaders
Despite being the start of Semester Two, our Year Twelve students are nearing the end of their schooling journey; most students complete their formal classes at the end of this term. With this in mind, we turn our attention to our Year Eleven students as our school leaders and begin the process of forming our Student Leadership Team for 2024.
Our current Year Twelve leaders have been a pleasure to work with and they have grown both as a group and individually. Much of this is because they each have quite different skills and they now have a beautiful appreciation of each other’s strengths.
I urge our current Year Eleven students to think about all that they may have to offer to the next team of leaders. Perhaps they have creative ideas or are very organised. Maybe they are good at getting things done or communicate effectively with other people. Being able to contribute in some way is all we are looking for. I look forward to this year’s applications and developing the next team of Year Twelve leaders.
Student Council
The other leadership opportunity we have to offer students is our Student Council. This group is made up of four students from each year level, one from each House. We have a new Council each semester and they support school events, and provide student voice on policies, decisions and future plans and ideas.
I am delighted to announce this semester’s Student Council. We have a vibrant group of students eager to support the school and provide students with a voice.
Baudin: Josh Irvine, Lily Hall, Matilda Cook, Colin Ferreira, Alex Wenzel
Camfield: Jai Waterman, Adalyn Sharpe, Tom North, Lauren Buis, Isla Anderson, Katie Hartzell
Mokare: Lewis Bailey, Ella Lionetti, Caitlin Hooper, Laila Cook-Barron, Banjo Stewart, Xanthe O’Neill
Wilson: Tristan Harris, Evan Pretorious, Ruth Darmody, Maya Capelli, Grace Franzinelli
Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) and NAPLAN
There has been some confusion around pre-qualifying for Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) for our Year Nine students and families following the release of NAPLAN results. A new brochure published by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority addresses some of this confusion. Please see the brochure at NAPLAN-OLNA-brochure-full-cover.PDF (scsa.wa.edu.au).
Crazy Hair Day and World’s Greatest Shave – message from Eliza Sprigg
Last term, on 15 May, a group of 12 Year Twelve students came together to either cut or shave their hair for the World’s Greatest Shave, raising over $12,000 for the Leukemia Foundation. It was a huge effort, with weeks of mental preparation, posting, fundraising, and advertising to reach our goal, which was exceeded by thousands of dollars. It was an extremely memorable day, and something we are all really proud of.
To go even further with our fundraising efforts, on Friday in Week Two the whole school participated in 'Crazy Hair Day'. Many of us took advantage of newly grown-out hair to participate in creative hairstyles, and, thanks to everyone’s gold coin donations – and amazing crazy hair – there was even more money raised towards cancer research and services. It was great to see everyone have fun with their hair, especially for something like the Leukemia Foundation. It’s an amazing cause, and all the money raised will go toward helping individuals and families who are struggling with cancer.
Mrs Victoria Turnor I Head of Secondary
Heywire Competition
Want to see your story on the ABC?
Want to be heard on issues that matter to you?
If you're aged between 16 - 22 and from regional Australia, the Heywire competition is your chance! Tell us what it's like living in your part of the world.
Tell your story, your way: enter up to 400 words or a two to three minute video or audio piece or a photo essay. Heywire winners come from right across the country for an all expenses paid trip to Canberra and have their stories shared right across the ABC. So share your story today - entries close Friday 1 September 2023.
For more information, please visit this link HERE. Information leaflets also available in the Secondary Office.
Trailblazers
Up to something great?
An amazing opportunity for young people blazing a trail in regional Australia.
Are you aged 18 – 28 and working on a project that strengthens your community? Apply to receive this incredible package of support.
What do Trailblazers receive?
- Your story featured on the ABC
- Workshops and masterclasses to help build your project
- Networking, media and mentorship opportunities
- The chance to meet other young people passionate about making change
Applicants can be individuals or groups of up to three.
The 2024 Trailblazers program will be open for applications in September. Interested in applying? Please fill out an Expression of Interest form so we can contact you when applications are open.