Year 9

This week during Luminary time, Year 9 were introduced to the ‘bystander effect’ – a social phenomenon where people are less likely to offer help to someone or intervene in a situation when other people are present. It is the ‘do nothing’ approach when someone observes something that is wrong, and it can have unintended, negative consequences.   

With the support of their Luminary teacher, Year 9 watched a video about the ‘bystander effect’ and discussed how this phenomenon might play out at school and why people would be reluctant to stand up or intervene when they have witnessed something that they thought was wrong. I would encourage you to continue these discussions at home with your daughter.

Year 9 will build on these discussions throughout the term, as they investigate the difference between a bystander and an upstander, and start to become more aware of their potential to make a positive difference in their lives and the lives of others.

Uniform reminders 

A reminder that students are expected to wear their blazers to and from school as the outer garment for Term 2 and Term 3. I ask for your support to ensure your daughter is wearing her correct uniform to and from school, including her blazer.

Important dates

A reminder about some important dates for the diary:

• Monday 19 May 2025 – The Sydney Opera House Concert. More information about the day and the evening can be found in your news section in Omnia, or by clicking here.
• Thursday 22 May 2025 – Year 9 Sydney Science Park Fieldwork Excursion
• Thursday 29 May 2025 – Parent Information Evening RespectEd – Navigating Respectful Relationships

As always, please do not hesitate to contact me or your daughter’s Luminary teacher if you have any queries, concerns or simply wish to touch base about her academic, social and emotional wellbeing.

– Emily Marsh
Head of Year 9