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Year 12 Trial Exams

In the second week of the September holidays (26 - 30 September), Trial Exams will be run for all Year 12 subjects. The Trial Exam Block will have 3 sessions each day starting at 9:00 am, 12 noon and 2:00 pm respectively. A timetable will be published closer to the date. Whilst these Trial Exams are not compulsory, it is strongly recommended that all students take this additional opportunity to practice their content knowledge and skills and receive valuable feedback from their teachers.

Year 11 to 12 Term 3 Block Exam Schedule

Humanities Week 

In Week 9 we celebrate the Humanities. There will be a question of the day in PC time and celebratory activities at lunch. This event is open to both primary and secondary students - everyone is not only welcomed but encouraged to participate.

• Monday - Mummify Your Friend (Tuckshop Courtyard near Oval)
• Tuesday - Environmental Pledge (Tuckshop Courtyard near Oval)
• Wednesday - Building History (Lower LRC – side classroom)
• Thursday - Quiz Time (Upper LRC)

R U Ok Day

On Thursday 8 September, students are invited to wear a splash of yellow accessory with their school uniform as we raise awareness for this National Day of Action when we are reminded that every day is the day to ask, ‘Are you OK?’. 

Crazy Sock and Crazy Hair Day

Friday 9 September

Pre-Prep to Year 12

Date Claimers

Monday 5 September: Years 7 to 12 change to summer uniform 

Monday 5 September - Friday 9 September: Years 11 and 12 Block Exam Week

Monday 5 September - Thursday 8 September: Humanities Week 

Thursday 8 September: Pre-Prep to Year 12 R U Ok Awareness Day 

Looking Back at Secondary School News

Year 9 Food Technology

Creativity is running high in the Year 9 Food Technology kitchen with the culminating Cake Creation assessment taking place. Student were asked to produce a ‘Special Occasion’ cake of their choice incorporating a range of the skills learnt during the term ranging from modelling, piping, toffee work, chocolate work and much more. Stunning final cakes have been produced!

Highlights of Years 7 to 10 Outdoor Education 

Outdoor education offers invaluable experiences and encourages students to connect with each other and nature in a positive way. Outdoor learning engages students in practical and active learning experiences in natural environments and settings. In these environments, students develop the skills and understanding to move safely and competently while valuing a positive relationship with natural environments and promoting the sustainable use of these environments. From Wednesday 24 August to Friday 26 August, students across Years 7 to 10 engaged in enriching and adventurous activities as part of their Outdoor Learning. Below are some highlights from each Year level.

Year 7

Year 7 attended the Kenilworth Homestead, operated by Higher Ground. Key aspects of the program were team building, problem-solving and overcoming challenges. Some highlights of the camp were jumping from the “Leap of Faith”, canoeing down the Mary River, and camping in very cold weather.

Year 8

The location for the Year 8 camp this year was the stunningly beautiful Moogerah Dam. Moogerah Lakeside Camp provided Year 8 with a home away from home, with welcoming and positive members of staff, wood-lined cabins and comforting homemade meals. Students engaged in a range of activities, including building catapults, stand-up paddle boarding, building chariots, canoeing, and hiking. Whilst the campout night for each group was astonishingly cold, students embraced the opportunity and, unsurprisingly, were big fans of the campfire…perhaps the marshmallows helped! Students showed resilience, care for others and positivity during our time at Moogerah Lakeside Camp, and we were incredibly proud of them all.

Year 9

Our Year 9 campers started bright and early on Wednesday 24 August, pulling through the charming country town of Imbil before arriving at their campsites at Borumba Dam and Stirling’s Crossing. Activities across the three days included canoeing on the gorgeous Borumba Dam, mountain biking and a rigorous hike through the beautiful surrounds. The cold nights could not dampen the spirits of our students, who worked cooperatively to prepare meals, set up tents and complete problem-solving challenges.

Year 10

Year 10 students ventured to Cooloola Recreation Area in the Great Sandy National Park for a 3-day canoe expedition. Two groups launched from Boreen Point and Elanda Point and canoed across Lake Cootharaba and into the Upper Noosa River, camping at Harry’s Hut and Elanda Point. Students engaged in practical and team-building activities along the way and were responsible for navigation, setting up camp, cooking, and leading the group. We were blessed with near-perfect paddling conditions, gorgeous weather and beautiful clear nights. Whilst the camp was challenging at times, each participant was able to successfully overcome their fear of capsizing to complete the expedition. At the end of the trip, groups reflected on the aspects of the camp that ‘rocked’ their world with comments like: ‘I loved lying on the jetty on Thursday night watching the amazing night sky and seeing 3 shooting stars!’ and ‘learning how to canoe was great’ along with ‘I loved spending time with my friends’ and ‘getting up for sunrise on the last day was very special’.