In recent weeks, students in Years 8, 9 and 10 have participated in a comprehensive subject selection process as we continue our preparations for 2023. Students in Year 8 have, for the first time, been given the opportunity to influence their pattern of study with the addition of two elective subjects that they will study in Year 9 and potentially in Year 10. Students in Year 9 have been given the opportunity to maintain a similar pattern of study for next year, or to commence a new selection of electives for next year. Meanwhile, students in Year 10 have had the flexibility to cater their pattern of study in its entirety around their skills, interests and long-term ambitions in readiness for next year and the HSC in 2024.

As a College we invest a great deal of time and resources into this process as a way of ensuring as many students' preferences can be catered for as possible. It has been heartening to see that this investment in time and energy has been reciprocated in the conscientious, mature and diligent responses we have received from our students throughout the process. I thank the students and the parent community for supporting us in ensuring that the right foundations are being laid for the College next year, and for our students for many years to come. I also extend a sincere thanks to Miss Miller, Mrs Kripal and the exceptional team of KLA Coordinators who have guided, advised and mentored our students throughout this process.

This coming Monday will see the commencement of the Year 11 Preliminary Examinations. These exams mark the conclusion of the Year 11 course which will allow students to commence their official HSC coursework early in Term 4. I wish all our Year 11 students the very best as they prepare for these examinations and urge them to draw confidence from their strong work ethic throughout the year as their Preliminary Courses draw to a close.

All the best for the week ahead,