Academic Care in Term 4

The Final Quarter 

With one quarter to go in the 2025 AFL Grand Final, the Geelong Cats were 19 points behind the Brisbane Lions. It was a sizable gap, but by no means an insurmountable one. Coming out of the final break, Brisbane upped the intensity, and kicked ahead. To the shock of many, Geelong capitulated, eventually losing by 47 points. Brisbane showed the ability to remain focused when it mattered, working hard as a team to finish the job, and rightly end the season on a high. 

Term 4 often feels like the final hurdle, the last quarter, the end of the road; yet it is a tremendous opportunity to polish off the skills and content that have been learned throughout the year – finishing with pride, enthusiasm and gratitude. This period presents the chance for students to not only look ahead to the break, but also to the habits they want to foster in 2026. With discernment, students should consider what has, and is, working for them in the development of their class notes, their assessment preparation, and their deeper understanding of the content presented to them. With reports being released later in the semester, families should reflect together on the year, and start setting some goals: What subjects are showing growth? Which require further attention? How will improvement be seen? 

I am excited by the suite of offerings in Academic Care sessions this term. Of particular note, will be the AI masterclass sessions, run by a range of innovative and dedicated teaching staff. Under the guidance of Director of eLearning, Marianna Carlino, this team of teachers has put together sessions on; Using AI to Improve Research, AI as a helpful Study Assistant, and Modelling Literacy using AI. These sessions are targeted at Year 7 to Year 9, and will be a great way to enhance their skillset, and emphasise how to appropriately and safely use the technology under the guidance of their teachers. Year 10 Students will enjoy working towards their immersion project; a look at their aims and dreams in the coming years. Year 11 will work towards a deeper understanding of the perils of some technology, but also spend time ensuring their systems and structures are well prepared for 2026. Overall, it will be a busy set of sessions! 

With the sound of Santa fast approaching, it is a time to reflect and celebrate, but also a great opportunity to build upon the year’s work, and work hard until the final siren. 

– David Posker-Hill
Academic Care Coordinator