As we draw to a close another term, I reflected this week on the wonderful work done by all students and staff across the term and year, despite all the challenges that have been thrown their way across a year like no other. The students deserve a well-earned break over the September holidays and should again be commended on their application and enthusiasm at school, and the well-deserved results that will hopefully come their way following the assessment period. 

This week, I have been finalising curriculum offerings and subject choices with students in Year 8 and 10. In particular, it has been exciting to see the uptake of Flexible Learning subjects for senior schooling in 2021. These expanded curriculum offerings at a senior level, and the delivery of subjects that in the past may not have been accessible due to the restrictions encountered due to class sizes, provides opportunities for all our students to map to individualized pathways in the senior schooling context. 

The Year 12 students should be congratulated on their efforts across the gruelling 8-day Mock External Assessment block. They have gained a valuable insight in the demands of the external assessment that will be completed in early Term 4, and the feedback they receive from their senior teachers will provide direction and clarity for the consolidation of the learning that needs to occur across the break and into mastery in Term 4. 

I hope that everyone, staff, students and families, have a safe and enjoyable break, and are ready to return for a busy Term 4. 

Matthew Brown
Deputy Principal