Year 10 Leader of Wellbeing

Ms Linda Burland

Term 3 has been a notably busy period for our Year 10 students. The Term commenced with the critical task of submitting their final choices for the Higher School Certificate (HSC) in Week 1, alongside voting for Year 11 Leaders for 2025. Amid these significant responsibilities, the students’ primary focus was meeting the comprehensive requirements for their work experience, which had to be finalised by Week 7.

The upcoming work experience will offer students a rich array of opportunities. They will gain hands-on experience in diverse settings, including a building site, a science laboratory, a law firm, a zoo, an IT office, and more. This exposure is designed to provide practical insights into various career paths and enhance their understanding of the professional world.

In addition to their work experience preparations, Year 10 students participated in a Geography excursion to Calmsley Farm. This visit provided them with valuable insights into farm operations and the sustainability practices employed in modern agriculture.

During their Pastoral sessions, students engaged in a thought-provoking discussion on Digital Identity, examining how their online presence can influence their future. They also explored the significance of community service and volunteering, recognising how these activities can bolster future job and university applications.

The Enrichment period saw students completing their Minimum Standards tests for the HSC, marking an essential milestone in their academic journey.

Weeks 7 through 9 were particularly intense, with a flurry of assessments across all subjects.

As we approach the end of the Term, I eagerly anticipate hearing about their work experiences and the insights they will bring back in Week 10, at the start of next Term.