It seems every week I have a conversation, in passing, with a friend, colleague or family member about how the year has flown by and as we hit the halfway point of Term 4, it is hard to believe that the 2019 school year is reaching its climax. Last week saw the culmination of school for our Year 12 students as they completed their final exams. It has been a wonderful year for our Senior students, and we wish them all the best as they graduate and head, with positivity and enthusiasm, into the next exciting chapter of their young lives.

The awards night was a tremendous celebration of the talents and achievements of the students in our school community. I congratulate all those students who received awards as it is the reward they so richly deserved after the hard work they have put in across the year. Well done!

Finally, congratulations to the Year 10 Young Winemakers, Mr Armstrong and Mrs Rhymer on their success in winning the Champion School at the recent Australian Small Winemakers Show. Further to this, the same wine, the 2019 Rose, received a silver medal at the Royal Adelaide Wine Show. A truly wonderful effort and testament to the great work done year in, year out by the students, staff and our industry partner Ballandean Estate.

Matthew Brown
Deputy Principal (Acting)