Senior College Update

It has been a busy start to the year in the Senior College with a number of important events already having taken place. Over the past two weeks, Year 10 and 11 students and parents have had information evenings to share important details about curriculum and tertiary requirements. I encourage all students and parents to connect with Mrs Wanda Hayes or Ms Anne-Marie Gerlach if they have any questions or concerns about study pathways, subject selections and/or tertiary information, as they offer a wealth of information and support. We thank Mrs Hayes and Ms Gerlach for their time on the information evenings.

The Year 12 cohort continued their connections with their Year 2 buddies when students came together for their first Teddy Bear’s Picnic last week. The Year 12 cohort were as excited as their Year 2 counterparts and it was entertaining to witness the interactions between students. I congratulate all Year 12 students on their mature approach to working with their buddies and their commitment to forming strong connections. A special thank you to Mrs Kirsty Ridley, Mrs Jodie Connors and Mrs Tanya Graves for their organisation of the session. The Year 12 students got a lot out of the experience and are all looking forward growing these important relationships and bonds throughout the year.

Last Friday evening, the Academic Pacific Action Group hosted a Trivia Night for Year 12 students. It was great to have more than half the cohort attend an evening of fun, entertainment and competition. There were academic challenges, artistic competitions, team dress-ups, plenty of music and even a dance-off throughout the event. Everyone had a great time. A special thank you to Mrs Tina Cox for her leadership and to Year 12 students Tanushi Nath, Layla Kidd, Toby Easton and Carys Mahoney for their organisation. There was great feedback from the experience and we look forward to the next one!

God bless.

Mr Mark Hauser, Head of Senior College Students