We’re very close to the halfway point the term! It’s an important time for all students, as we work through assessments and keep momentum high in the classroom. Here’s a quick update on what each year level is focusing on—and how we can stay motivated as we look forward to the holidays.

Year 12 – Reaching the Finish Line with Confidence

Our Year 12 students have already completed their first external exam in English, and we’re pleased to hear that many felt confident in tackling either of the available questions. Ms. Marks and Ms. Diesing had set a clear goal for themselves and their students this term: to feel equipped to choose either question with confidence, giving each student genuine choice in their response. We’re proud of their efforts and look forward to seeing their hard work pay off as they wrap up their remaining exams.

Year 11 – Starting Unit 3

Our Year 11s are beginning their Unit 3 studies ahead of the holiday break. This is a crucial period for them as they start building the knowledge and skills that will carry them into their final year. Staying committed now will help them start strong next year and we look forward to seeing them in class right up until the holidays.

Junior Years – Planning and Drafting Phase

For students in our junior years, the focus is shifting to the planning and drafting stages of their assignments. This part of the process gives them a chance to explore their ideas, strengthen their writing, and receive feedback as they go.

Recipe for Improvement: How Year 8 Mastered Detailed Writing

The heat can make concentration feel harder, but we’re finding ways to keep students engaged and motivated.  Recently in year 8 English, our students took a dive into the importance of specificity in storytelling. To put their skills to the test, they wrote instructions on how to make fairy bread. Ms Marks decided to follow their instructions exactly as they wrote them... and let's just say the results were absolutely hilarious! She grabbed the bread and tried put butter on the scrunched-up mess before scattering a few sprinkles on top. After a good laugh, we revisited our instructions. This time, we slowed down the action and added detailed, step-by-step descriptions. The difference was like magic! The fairy bread turned out perfect, and the students saw firsthand how powerful detailed writing can be.