Good afternoon everyone,

As we end the third week of our return to school and prepare for the second half of Term Four, it is important that our attention to detail regarding wellbeing, teaching and learning is our focus for the remaining five or so weeks. For our junior years, most formal assessments have been completed and teachers are in the process of finalising grades and comments for Semester Two reports. Year 11 are about to undertake their first battery of HSC tasks. Whilst the year has been disruptive at times, it is important that our time at school is put to effective use to make up for any lost ground due to our remote learning experience. Now is the time to consolidate the skills of learning that have been developed throughout the year and to reflect on areas of individual strength and weakness, particularly with regards to those areas that may be of most benefit for the new year ahead.

Today was significant as it was the first opportunity for Year groups to assemble in one location. This allowed the Coordinators of Years 8 and 9 to address their respective year groups regarding expectations, the need for consistency and finishing the year off in a positive manner. Particular areas of conversation were related to uniform and grooming, application to learning, relationships and responsibilities. Years 7 and 10 will have similar Assemblies on Monday and Wednesday respectively. Please refer to the College Student Diary for clarification of student expectations pertaining to these matters.

We also continue to wish our Year 12 students every success as they enter the second week of their long awaited HSC exams. 

Regards

Mr Simon Huntly
Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Coordinator