English News

It has been another productive term in the English faculty, with all year groups completing high quality learning experiences. 

Our new Year 12 students have started their HSC courses with enthusiasm. It has been wonderful to see many students reading their prescribed text during the study breaks in and around the school. The classes have been preparing well for their first assessment task in Week 10. It is important that Year 12 students use the summer holidays to reflect on the first unit of work, and read their texts for their upcoming modules. 

The English faculty was impressed with the positive attitude and engagement displayed by Year 10 during the Taster Lesson week for the Stage 6 Preparation Program. Year 10 students were provided with an opportunity to experience English Advanced, Standard and Studies style lessons. They are now encouraged to reflect on their English needs and decide which course suits them best. 

Year 9 students have been analysing how we are manipulated by the media and have been producing effective and humorous advertisements of their own. Year 8 classes have been refining their literacy skills, while Year 7 students have spent the term flexing their dramatic capabilities while studying The Honey Spot. 

At the end of the term we will be farewelling Mr Jackson Parkes for one year. Mr Parkes has been with the school for the past two years, after receiving a permanent position here when he graduated from the University of New South Wales. He has been successful in gaining a position with Aurora Education – an organisation focused on supporting Aboriginal students. He has been an important part of the faculty and the Cooinda Room in his time here. We wish him all the best and hope to see him back in 2024. 

We would like to thank the students and wider school community for their perseverance and commitment to learning this year. 

Have a happy and safe holiday break. 

Mr Blake Wawrzyk

Head Teacher English