Year Level Coordinator Reports
Year 12 Report
It has been an absolute privilege to witness our Year 12 students continue to mature and strengthen their learning partnerships with staff. The commitment and growth shown across all areas of their studies is something we are incredibly proud of.
A special highlight this term was our celebration of “100 School Days Left”. With four enormous cakes and a sea of smiling faces, the entire cohort came together in a joyful show of unity and shared purpose. It was a beautiful reminder of the strong community we have built and the common goal we are all working toward.
Looking ahead, we’re already planning for life after graduation. University open days offer fantastic opportunities to explore future pathways:
- QUT – Gardens Point & Kelvin Grove: Sunday 27 July
- USC – Sunshine Coast: Sunday 3 August
- UQ – St Lucia: Sunday 3 August
- ACU – McAuley: Sunday 3 August
- Griffith – Nathan: Sunday 10 August
Finally, we’re gearing up for another “last” milestone – our much-loved Athletics Day. I can’t wait to see the energy, leadership, and outrageous costumes our Year 12s will bring. It’s going to be a day to remember!
Michelle Budd
Year 11 Report
It’s been a massive and successful term for our Year 11 cohort and as we reach the half way mark of the year they deserve to be commended on their achievements thus far. Academically, students have been performing admirably, with some excellent Unit 1 results and a dedicated and focused start to Unit 2 particularly pleasing. We’ve also had a number of sporting successes involving our Year 11s, including great results in both boys and girls senior football and good participation in cross country and athletics carnival pre-events. It as also really nice to see so many Year 11s volunteer their time and sacrifice their comfort during our annual Sleep Rough event at Mimburri Campus recently. The selflessness and kindness of those who attended and raised money for the homeless was wonderful to see.
As we head towards the end of term, it’s important to ensure standards remain high in regards to work ethic, classroom behaviour and uniform. As I’ve reminded students on our weekly parades, the knowledge and habits gained in the early part of the each unit of senior work leads to success when assessment takes place. Keep working hard! Our 11s look fantastic in their new senior jackets and have represented the school with pride by upholding the uniform when out and about in the community. It has also been fantastic to see so many dressed in white shirts each Monday – a great example to set for the Year 9s and 10s. Any necessary uniform items can be purchased from our uniform shop at the Cooroy Campus.
Have a safe and restful mid-year break and enjoy the holidays! I look forward to catching up with the Year 11s when school resumes on Monday the 14th of July.
Jacob Boulden
Year 10 Report
As we near the end of Semester 1, it is wonderful to see so many Year 10 students working hard to achieve their absolute best in their assessments. Semester 1 achievement is of course very important as the information will form part of the discussions at SET Planning later in the year.
Future pathways are discussed every parade and during VWS lessons and students are hearing lots of information about traineeships, QCE, ATAR and all other aspects of the options open to them. I am encouraging students to talk to me, Mr Quinn, Ms Riley, VWS teachers or our Deputy of Senior Schooling Ms Seaniger if there is anything they don’t fully understand or would like to know more about in regard to their future pathway options. Ms Seaniger presented to students at the end of week 8 in regards to subject selections for next year and the pathways and opportunities that are present for the year 10’s.
UniSC presented to the Year level recently and introduced them to the amazing courses they have on offer. They dispelled the myth that university is all academic and not ‘hands on’ as they talked about the opportunities for young people who are interested in practical and active subjects such as sport and recreation, as well as those who plan to follow a more traditional route in their future learning.
Thursday Week 9 see’s the Year 10 cohort participate in the Rotary Youth Driver Awareness program at Doonan. Students will be actively engaging in activities involving driver safety as they prepare for a life on the road. Year 10’s have a busy last week of term as they embark on their work experience from Monday-Thursday of week 10. Friday is a regular school day as students compete and participate in the school’s athletics carnival.
I hope all Year 10 students are now considering carefully their ‘what next?’ This is the time in their school journey that can shape the future and their subject choices for senior school are at the heart of this. To reiterate, I encourage any student who has questions to talk to staff in school who can help, so that they make informed and sensible decisions next term.
I wish all Year 10 students and their families a happy, safe and restful holiday. See you in Semester 2!
Keegan Green
Year 9 Report
Hello All.
Year 9 assessment time is here with most subjects having a task due before the end of the term. Check your child's assessment calendar to ensure that you are both aware of the tasks that are due. My advice to students and parents is to start early! Getting started on assignments as soon as they are received means that drafts will be well completed and the back log of work during assessment time is reduced.
Correct uniform, especially as the weather is getting cooler, is important in presenting work ready at school and professional in the community. Please ensure white shirts on Monday and if an article of uniform is non-compliant, please prompt your student to go to T11 before school to change.
Attendance, work ethic and attitude are also key components in success as a student. As a reminder no student should be out of class without a teacher's permission and pass or, is to leave the school grounds during school time unless they sign out with a note.
It was fantastic to see so many of the year 9 students take the opportunity to support the Sleep Rough For The Homeless held at our Mimburi Campus. This willingness to be part of a team will hold these participants in good stead for the future.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me.
Thanks
Bernard Weekes