As we continue through Term 1, it's great to be able to reflect on the enriching experiences that have already taken place and look forward to those still to come. The year has already been an incredibly busy and rewarding one, with various activities supporting our students’ growth across different domains.
Cultural Exchange
We recently welcomed our Italian sister school, Liceo Scientifico Livio Cambi, during their Italian Exchange Inbound Visit from Wednesday, 19 February to Tuesday, 25 February. This valuable cultural exchange fostered new friendships and deepened our students’ understanding of Italian culture, while strengthening our links between our Italian Sister School.
Camps and Activities
Our College Swimming Carnival, held on Tuesday, 25 February, was a vibrant and successful event filled with school spirit and enthusiastic participation. It was fantastic to see students competing passionately while encouraging one another to do their best.
The Year 9 Camp, from Wednesday, 26 February to Friday, 28 February, provided opportunities for students to embrace outdoor challenges, build resilience, and strengthen friendships in a supportive environment.
Looking ahead, our Year 7 students are eagerly preparing for their upcoming camp at Camp Manyung. The camp will be held in two groups over next week:
Group 1: 7BA, BU, CO, KO, KU, LI (Monday, 17 March – Wednesday, 19 March)
Group 2: 7MK, MW, NA, WO, WU (Wednesday, 19 March – Friday, 21 March)
This experience will help our newest students build friendships, develop teamwork skills, and engage in activities promoting personal growth and resilience. We wish them all the best and look forward to hearing about their experiences.
As always, information about camps and excursions will be communicated via the Operoo platform, where you can access consent forms and other essential details relating to excursions throughout the year.
Staff Professional Learning
On Friday 7 March, our staff participated in a valuable Professional Learning Day focused on improving teaching practices and enhancing learning programs. They engaged in reviewing NAPLAN results and other data to identify areas for growth and better assist in their classroom approaches to individualise student learning.
Ms. Lucy Swan, our Vice Principal Strategic Development, also guided staff through feedback from various surveys, including the annual MACSSIS Survey, which considered the perspectives of staff, students, and families. This ongoing commitment to improvement ensures we continue providing the best possible learning environment for all students.
We appreciate your continued support and partnership in making this a successful year.
If you have any questions about upcoming events, please contact our College reception in the first instance. We look forward to sharing more wonderful experiences throughout the term.