Deputy Principal - Culture and Engagement
The final newsletter for the year is here and the Christmas break will soon be upon us. As I reflect on the year gone by, I find myself amidst a collage of wonderful memories and moments, each comprising an important part of the vast canvas that has been 2023. I hope that for you all, the journey of the last 12 months has been an enjoyable one. I have certainly relished in celebrating the achievements and accomplishments of our remarkable students, and watching our school develop new traditions as we grow. Moreover, before we begin our holiday, there are more memories to be made and events to celebrate. Some of these include:
Year 8 Camp:
During Week 9 of this Term, many of our Year 8s will be embarking on their 4-day camp to the Emu Gully Adventure Centre. Students will have the opportunity to engage in a range of activities and challenges designed to build students’ resilience, teamwork and leadership skills. As in years gone by, I am certain that our students will have a tremendous time and enjoy themselves thoroughly. Students who are not participating in the camp or remaining at home will be engaging with an alternative learning program at the school.
Orientation Day
On the 1st of December all future Year 7 students will be attending the College to get their first taste of high school and help settle them in for the start of next year. Over 200 students will be attending on the day and engaging in a range of activities and lessons that sample some of the engaging curriculum that we offer. Information about this event has already been distributed to our feeder primary schools and parents of future students of the College.
Disability Awareness Week
Week 9 also marks the National Disability Awareness Week. In celebrating this important event on our calendar, our students will have the opportunity to engage in a range of activities and events including: a guest speaker on assembly, lunchtime activities in SSS and a visit from the Sporting Wheelies Organisation who will deliver their Raising the Bar Program. This program is facilitated by Game Changers’ - people who have experienced a disability in sport and who provide great real-world experience for the students.
Wet ‘n Wild Rewards Day Excursion
This term, students who have consistently demonstrated our school values of respect, responsibility and perseverance have been invited on our celebratory end of year rewards day excursion. To be eligible, students must have submitted an application confirming that they have maintained at least a 95% approved attendance rate, submitted all assessments and received no more than two admin detentions in term 4.
