The past week has allowed a range of year groups and key subject areas to engage in activities that complement the day to day work of classroom teaching and learning. Year 12 concluded their HSC Trial examinations on Monday and participated in the “Retreat Reconnector”, which provided the time and space for them to reflect on their past 3 terms of progress, revisit some of their goals and aspirations that they set at the Retreat in 2023 and to refocus for the remaining 5 weeks of learning before they graduate. 

Wednesday saw all of Year 10 attend the Bstreetsmart program at Qudos Bank Arena. Bstreetsmart is a driver training initiative established by the Trauma Unit at Westmead Hospital, where young people aged between 15 – 30 are disproportionately represented in road trauma. The purpose of the Bstreetsmart program is to reduce the fatality and injury rates of young people by promoting safe behaviour as drivers, riders and passengers through the provision information and strategies aimed at avoiding serious injuries and the reduction of  risk taking behaviour through greater awareness of the consequences of distracted driving, inattention, speeding, drink and drug driving and driver fatigue. The program supports the unit of study completed last term on Road Safety. 

Year 9 took part in the YourChoicez presentation on Respectful Relationships on Wednesday and yesterday the Year 9 Physical Activity and Sports Studies (PASS) students took part in a Wheelchair Basketball Incursion yesterday. This opportunity supported their current area of study relating to Physical Activity for Specific Groups. A number of our Year 9 & 10 PASS students assisted with officiating at the Diocesan Soccer Gala day which was conducted earlier today. A huge thanks to all staff and students for the preparation, participation and cooperation with these activities.

Next week will see more initiatives take place that are aimed at enhancing the academic, spiritual and wellbeing environment within our College. These include:

• Year 11 Investigating Science and Biology excursions - August 28 and 29
• Year 9 MISA Youth of the Year competition - August 29
• Bangawarra Indigenous students’ excursion - August 29
• Year 10 Encounter Day - Friday August 30

Thanks in anticipation to all staff and students involved with these events.

As always, thanks for your ongoing support with all matters relating to Learning and Wellbeing. Please contact your son or daughter’s respective Year Coordinator or Pastoral Advisor should you have any questions or concerns.

Mr Simon Huntly