End of Term 2

Deputy Principal's 


Report - Years 7, 9, 11 

Year 12 HSC

Year 12 are now in their trial HSC examination period and entering an extremely busy time in term 3. Thank you to parents for your ongoing support, as we are aware this is a stressful time for students.

 

Stress management for students is important in helping them finish the HSC journey. Please refer to the links below for some practical and useful tips in helping your child at this time:

http://hsc.csu.edu.au/study/stress.htm

http://www.theguardian.com/education/mortarboard/2013/nov/06/students-ten-ways-to-beat-stress

 

Practical subjects for Year 12 are heading to finalisation with some excellent work being produced. Thank you to all staff who have given so much of their own time to have students complete their projects and performances.

Year 11

Year 11 are currently completing their Year 11 courses in readiness for their pathway to the HSC starting term 4. A reminder of key dates for Year 11:

  • End of Course Examinations: Monday 12 September to Friday 23 September
  • Year 11 into 12 interviews: Tuesday 11 October.

Further information will be issued this term regarding these key events. Please contact myself or Ms Fitzgerald for any queries.

Stage 6 Prep Program - Year 10

This program is an important part of the school’s commitment to preparing students for the transition to senior pathways next year.

A note will be issued to year 10 parents and students via e-mail or the school website. 

Students are currently required to choose the elective they would like to participate in as part of the program. Instructions for how to complete this process has been e-mailed to all students and must be completed by Friday 2nd September. All costs for electives are included in the upfront payment.

Year 8 into 9 Elective Choices

Thank you to parents and students for your attendance at the Elective information night for Year 8. Students have certainly been following up with staff in respect to questions about specific subjects and their choices for next year. Students are currently being asked to enter their choices online as soon as possible.

Uniform

Thank you to parents for your continued support of the school’s uniform policy. In the winter months please be mindful of the following:

  • Hooded jumpers are not uniform
  • Black jumpers for juniors. 
  • Black tights are acceptable to be worn with the girls’ skirts. Tracksuit pants from Lowes are available to be worn for sports days
  • Black socks are not acceptable - white socks are the standard uniform.

All uniform items are available from Lowes Gosford and can be ordered online.

Year 11 - 2023 School Jackets

Planning for Year 11 2023 Senior Jackets is underway. Thank you to Ms Reynen for assisting with this process.

 

Prompt response in ordering will support finalisation of jacket orders. First instalment payment of $70.00 is due 19 August 2022 and second instalment payment of $60.00 is due 16 September 2022.

 

 

Mrs Donna James 

Deputy Principal 

Year 7, 9, 11