In recent times, I have spoken to the students across the school about the wonderfully positive things being done within our school community. From the excellent work being done through the Faith in Action programs, particularly Meals on Wheels and the St Vincent DePaul Winter appeal, through to exceptional Lip Sync Battle that took place over a number of weeks, it has been wonderful to highlight the positive influence that these events have not only amongst our students, but within the community. I highlighted to the students that this is what the essence of Catholic Education is and that as a school community, we should be focusing always on the positive aspects of what we do in our community. Importantly, I asked students to reflect on how each of us, as individuals, can move our mindset away from some of the negative influences that can sometimes cloud the landscape, and instead, focus on how we can each positively impact on the lives of others within our school community every day. 

Over the last week, Year 12 students have finalised summative internal assessment associated with General syllabus subjects. This is an exciting time as it marks the final stages of preparation for the External Assessment block in October. The students, along with their teachers, are focused on consolidating their mastery of Unit 3 and/or 4 concepts in preparation for these examinations. We, as a school community, wish them luck in this preparation and are confident they will perform to the best of their ability come October. 

Year 10 students and parents have been involved in SET planning over the last few weeks, and I thank the students and their families for the open and positive communication that took place over the course of these meetings. Brooke Butson and I were excited and impressed with the diversity of interests and dreams that formed the basis of senior schooling and post school pathways of these students, and we look forward to sharing the journey as these students transition into Year 11 next year. 

God Bless,

Matthew Brown
Deputy Principal