Welcome back to a new school year and, in particular, a warm welcome to our new families and those students entering Year 9 as they become part of the Senior Years community. We look forward to supporting our students this year as they develop greater independence and self-reliance in their education. 

It has been very exciting to see all students settle quickly into their lessons and to start building relationships with their new teachers. All parents should anticipate an email from their child’s teacher outlining each subject and the expected classroom behaviours over the coming weeks.

We start the year with an extra 44 students in the Senior Years. These extra students, in addition to all Year 9-12 lessons and the new teacher workroom now being in the Senior Years, there is a definite increase in the buzz within our learning environment. Our Senior Years community is growing in both size and presence.  

Class of 2020
It is a momentous year for our College in that our Year 12s will be the first cohort to graduate in the new QCE system. It will be a huge year for this group of students, and I know that you all join me in wishing our Year 12 cohort all the best. We look forward to celebrating their achievements throughout the year.

Controlling the Controllables
One of my key mantras that I often mention to our students is about ‘controlling the controllables’. At our first assembly, I asked students to be in charge of all the actions that they control. This includes punctuality, appearance, attitude and respect for others. I look forward to our students rising to the challenge of always looking and acting their best throughout the year.

If you would like to read through our College expectations, you can find this information in your student’s diary.

Communication and Pastoral Concerns
Throughout the year, parents are encouraged to communicate with their child’s subject teachers as an initial point of contact for any pastoral or academic matters. For further pastoral or academic matters, please contact me through the College Office or by email matthew.hodge@twb.catholic.edu.au

I certainly look forward to working with the Senior Years students, staff and parents in 2020. I wish all our students a fulfilling and successful year.

Matt Hodge

Assistant Principal Senior Years