Year 11 – Parent Welcome

6 February 2026

Dear Parents/Carers and Year 11 Students,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the beginning of Year 11. As our students step into the senior years, they do so with new opportunities, new responsibilities, and a renewed sense of purpose. I am excited to continue working with this wonderful group of students and to support them as they grow into confident, capable senior leaders of our community.

This year, our Year 11 Student Leadership team focuses on collective efficacy: the shared belief that, together, we can achieve more than any individual can alone. In the spirit of the Marist charism, we draw inspiration from the characteristic of Love of Work, encouraging students to take pride in their efforts, persevere through challenges, and recognise the dignity found in striving toward personal goals. We want every student to feel empowered to work with determination while remaining connected to the Marist community that supports and surrounds them.

As senior students, Year 11’s set the tone for the school. We will continue to uphold high expectations in all areas, including uniform, grooming, attendance, punctuality, and behaviour. These standards are not simply rules, they are expressions of respect for themselves, their peers, and the community they represent. Your support in reinforcing these expectations at home is invaluable.

To assist students in their academic growth, we strongly encourage them to make use of our Alumni Tutoring Program. This is a wonderful opportunity to receive support from former students who understand the demands of senior study and can offer practical guidance. The tutoring schedule is available on Compass and at the following link: https://sites.google.com/syd.catholic.edu.au/atp/study

I am also pleased to introduce the Year 11 Wellbeing Team. The Wellbeing Team committed to fostering a warm, encouraging environment where every student feels valued, supported, and equipped to thrive. 

Stage Assistant	Ms Isabella Christenson
Homeroom Teacher 1101	Mr Adrian Brombal
Homeroom Teacher 1102	Ms Laura Cullen
Homeroom Teacher 1103	Ms Joanne Ridge
Homeroom Teacher 1104	Mr Nathan Breen
Homeroom Teacher 1105	Ms Victoria Stojic
Homeroom Teacher 1106	Ms Kaitlyn Le

Whether students need academic guidance, wellbeing support, or simply someone to listen, their homeroom teacher together with myself and Ms Christenson are daily sources of support. Together, we look forward to making Year 11 a positive, purposeful, and memorable experience.

We are excited for the year ahead and confident that, with commitment, collaboration, and a shared belief in their potential, our Year 11 students will flourish. Thank you for your ongoing partnership and trust.

Warm regards,

Emily Mattick

Leader of Wellbeing – Year 11