Bob Meakin, Head of Senior School / Deputy Headmaster
Dear Parents and Carers
Good luck to our Year 12s who are preparing for their half yearly examinations which commence in Week 10 (Monday 31 March). A reminder that staff are available in the Year 12 College and for students to seek advice from their class teachers for these assessments.
The weather for our Year 7 CITF has been fantastic. Many of these students have never experienced the great outdoors in this form and the entire Year Group has embraced it and have grown a great deal through the challenging activities. Other than a couple of injuries, the students have interacted extremely well with their peers and the staff. We look forward to welcoming them home tomorrow afternoon.
Congratulation to our CAS Swimming Team who managed a podium 3rd place at the CAS Championships last Thursday. There were a significant of personal bests throughout the evening. A special thank you to Matthew Alexiou and Tate Suriani for leading this team so well. The swimmers were extremely grateful for the loud support from Years 8, 10, 11 and Prefects who cheered throughout the entire event.
Last Friday, many students were honoured for their achievements in the Summer Sports programme at the presentation evening in the Centenary Hall. Our Senior Prefect (Co-curricular), Noah Teitler was the speaker for the evening. The content of his speech and its delivery were outstanding. His congratulations to the award winners meant a great deal to the students that were being honoured.
E-Bikes (again)
Sadly, the School has received complaints about students riding dangerously on their E-Bikes, both to and from School. We have given clear messages about their dangers and tried to provide some safety advice. May I ask that parents please reinforce this especially the fact that they should not be riding on the footpath at speed and in groups. Many thanks for your support with this.
Electronic and Online Communication
There have been several instances where our students have let themselves down in this area. May I please ask parents to remind students to be kind and considerate when online and never attempt to bully or belittle other students when communicating with them. Unfortunately, some of these communications have been extremely disappointing and gone as far as affecting some students’ wellbeing, which is completely understandable. The School will continue to do more work in this space.
Most Sport this weekend is internal with trials and training, can students please be punctual and in the correct attire.
Have a great week.
Bob Meakin
Head of Senior School / Deputy Headmaster