Deputy Principal's Report

Year 12, 2020

What a year it has been for our wonderful Year 12 students! They have made it through all the changes, lockdowns and issues that has made 2020 unforgettable in many ways. However, in the midst of it all they have produced fantastic PIPs, art works, photos, displays, timber projects, dramatic and music pieces, essays and lots of others responses. Ultimately showing their tenacity and resilience to strive for their personal best. We as a school are very proud of what they have achieved both academically and personally as they are fine role models to our school community. 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank on behalf of Year 12 their various Year Advisers who have supported them through the last 6 years of high school. Firstly, Mr Morris who supported them through their transition from Year 6 into high school. Most importantly he supported me through their Year 8 stages as they blossomed into Year 9. In Year 9 Mr Morris had a break from teaching and Year 9 were lucky enough to score the very popular Mr Quilty as their Year Adviser, which also saw the establishment of Quilty’s Kudos which is still today a desired title. Our whole community will never forget the terrible health news that befell on our Mr Quilty at the time, again Year 10 were a supportive and cohesive group through the very dark days. Thanks fully Mr Quilty recovered and was able to secure a fulltime position in 

Sydney. He continues to be an important part of the Year 12 journey. Into Year 11 Mrs Draper took hold of the emotional care of this wonderful bunch of students. She was instrumental in supporting them through their Year 11 studies, we thank her very much for her support. 

Then Year 12! What can we say about the support and love that Ms Fitzgerald has shown Year 12 throughout this very difficult year. She has been a stable, informed, caring, organised and funny pillar of normalcy for Year 12. Ms Fitzgerald we appreciate all your efforts and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all your support this year. 

As we walk into the last few weeks of Year 12 here are some important dates and events: 

Monday 16 November 2020 - Sign Out Day: Final clearance will be during period 3 and 4, in the library only. 

Tuesday 17 November 2020 – Year 12 Formal: This will be the last time that the Year 12 cohort will be together as a group and it is a wonderful way for students and teachers to farewell each other. 

Wednesday 16 December 2020 – Celebration Morning Tea: Students are invited to attend a morning tea in A Block Courtyard at 11.10am to celebrate the release of HSC and ATAR results.

Year 12 would also like to thanks Cakes By Kyla – 5/2 Watt Street Gosford. Kyla is generously supporting our school graduation celebrations by supplying a 100 cupcakes. We are very gratefully for the support from a local business in these difficult times. 

Mrs Natalie Wearne

Years 8, 10 and 12 Deputy Principal