Year 12 External Assessments

We are in the second week of the first ever External Assessments for our Year 12 students.  I must say that I am very proud of how the students have approached the exams, as well the work done by staff in best preparing them to be able to put their best foot forward in this very critical moment.  There has been much feedback around the state in regards to the difficulty of the assessments in various subjects, though we continue to emphasise to all students that they must focus on doing their best for the whole time they have available to them in every examination.  I eagerly anticipate the feedback from our current Year 12s for our other high schoolers in giving tips to best prepare themselves for success in this period.  

Students on Campus before 8:00am

Students are not to be on campus prior to 8:00am for any reason or purpose other than a planned, supervised activity such as netball training.  At present we have far too many students arriving prior to 8:00am, and an extraordinary amount here before the start of supervision at 8:30am.  Please be mindful that you, as parents are responsible for your children until supervision begins at the College at 8:30am.  This is an issue of concern which we will monitor over coming weeks.  Please be responsible and maintain duty of your children until 8:30am and if unable, make arrangements outside of the school to ensure this takes place.

Shooting Stars

Our transition to Prep program is excellent and I’ve had the pleasure of visiting Shooting Stars on Mondays and Thursdays in recent months.  Mrs Morrison and Mrs Clarke do an amazing job transitioning students and spending time supporting their learning and social skills.  We are greatly looking forward to Up Day on 26 Novmeber as well as the parent information the evening before.  A letter is on its way to all families of 2021 Prep students to outline the events leading up to the end of the year, as well as information on class allocation. It’s at this time of the year when the children are so eager to get Kindy out of the way and get to big school, though there is still so much to learn and celebrate at Kindy. 

Up Day

Thursday 26November is Up Day where all 2021 students will spend a day in their 2021 life and timetable.  This is a great chance for students and teachers to begin building relationships as well as understand the routines, expectations and curriculum in the next year level.  For some, there will be a shift in technology use, play spaces, where to keep personal possessions, lockers, teachers and much more.  This day not only assists in transition for the next year, but also plays a significant role in the wellbeing of every student in their understanding of the year before them.  More finite details for parents and students will be in the next newsletter.

Class Lists

Our class lists are a little delayed as we work very hard to get them right before sending them out. At this point in time I am not entirely happy with the lists, though expect that they will be sent via email to all parents (with the correct details recorded at the College), as well as placed on the walls for students to see. 

Peter Cuskelly

Principal