PEER SUPPORT

A huge congratulations and thank you to our incredible Peer Support Leaders! Your dedication in helping Year 7 students transition into high school and supporting them during camp has not gone unnoticed. The positive feedback from teachers has been overwhelming, highlighting your patience, strong communication skills, and ability to motivate while making the experience fun. Your leadership and kindness have made a real difference—well done!

INFORMATION NIGHT

It was wonderful to see so many students, parents, and carers at the information night. Success at school is truly a team effort, with students, families, and teachers all playing a vital role. These nights are an important opportunity to share key information, ensuring everyone understands the school's expectations and the requirements students must meet. Thank you to everyone who attended and for your ongoing support in creating a supportive learning environment.

RoSA - RECORD OF SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT

• The RoSA is the credential that formally recognises your school achievement if students leave school before completing the HSC.
• It is a cumulative credential that doesn’t have an end of Year 10 deadline but records all results up until the time that the student leaves school.

Who gets the RoSA?

• It is not a credential for everyone – it is specifically for those students who choose to leave school after the end of Year 10, but before they receive their HSC.
• A student who goes on to achieve their HSC will receive their Year 10 results along with their Year 11 and Year 12 results in an all-inclusive HSC Results Package.
• The results shown on the RoSA are based on school based assessments – not external tests.

MINIMUM STANDARDS

​​Students will need to meet the minimum standard in three areas - reading, writing and numeracy - by Year 12 (or a number of years after) to receive their HSC.

Students will have many chances to meet the standard and this is no longer connected in anyway with Year 9 NAPLAN results.

Short, online reading, writing and numeracy tests for the HSC minimum standard will be available for students to sit. They can attempt the tests twice a year in Year 10, 11 or 12 until they reach the minimum standard. 

‘N’ DETERMINATION WARNING

A student who does not comply with course requirements is at risk of an ‘N’ determination. They will be warned as soon as possible and parents / carers will be advised in writing and a phone call home will be made. This warning will be given in time for the problem to be corrected. Students who are unable to fulfil course requirements within a set time will be referred to the Curriculum coordinator, Assistant Principal or the Principal. 

What will put a student at risk of an “N” determination? 

• Frequent absences from class
• Failure to complete learning experiences and common tasks
• Not applying themselves with diligence and sustained effort

ABSENCE/ ILLNESS / MISADVENTURE

If a student is absent on the day of a common task the office must be notified and the student must complete a Misadventure Form on their return. 

Do not assume misadventure forms will be approved. Holidays, routine appointments, part-time work, driving tests, sporting commitments without principles approval and technical problems concerning computers, printers or internet access will not be considered to be an acceptable form of misadventure. 

It is very important for students and their parents to continue to communicate with teachers if they are struggling with any aspects of the course or if they believe they are eligible for a misadventure

WORK EXPERIENCE

This has been moved to Week 10, Term 2:  Monday 1 July - Friday 5 July. This is 3 terms earlier than in any previous year.  This is to facilitate:

• Networking: Build valuable connections within the industry for potential future opportunities.
• Skills and Confidence: Develop essential skills and gain confidence in a real-world workplace setting.
• Part-Time Work or Apprenticeships: Some students may have the chance to secure part-time work or apprenticeships based on their performance.

• Year 11 Subject Selection: You can make more informed choices when this occurs early in Term 3.

• ADVICE TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS: Talk to your child about the world of work, what they hope to achieve, what their dream job might look like

• Push them to think outside their comfort zone
• Consider and approach your networks; friends, relatives and local businesses. Start now and lock it in.

Coming up:

 POLICE TALK -  WEDNESDAY 29th MARCH

Police will be speaking with students about how they can keep themselves and their peers safe, particularly in social settings like parties. This session will be highly student-led, focusing on their questions and concerns to ensure the discussion is relevant and meaningful. It’s a great opportunity for students to gain valuable insights and practical advice on staying safe.

THE CHOICEZ SESSIONS - RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS - TUESDAY 25th MARCH

External presenters and teaching staff  will present sessions at school involving the following topics:

Relationships: How to build respectful relationships and identify red flags in unhealthy relationships.

Sexual Decision Making: In a hook-up culture that has devalued sex, we will bring love and connection back into the discussion.

Pornography: We will explore the research around the personal and relational impact that pornography can have on the lives of young people.

Consent & Sexual Ethics: Providing tools to help students build strong sexual ethics and values + the current consent laws in your state/territory.

Stereotypes & Pressures: An empathetic exploration of the pressures and stereotypes that young people face. How to forge a path forward despite the challenges.

As you can see, there is a lot happening for Year 10, both academically and pastorally—perfectly reflecting our year group motto: 'Strong Minds, Gracious Hearts.' This balance of learning and personal growth ensures our students are well-prepared for the challenges ahead.