From the Head of Senior School

Year 9 Service opportunity

Our Year 9 students have eagerly volunteered to serve lunch at the Exodus Foundation kitchens in Ashfield, providing meals to the homeless and those less fortunate than ourselves. It is heartening to see the remarkable number of students and staff who have signed up for this initiative. This endeavour not only aims to help those in need but also instills a sense of empathy and community service among our students. Families of Year 9 students will receive more information about this program in due course. A special thanks goes to Sarah Jauncey, the Director of Experiential Learning, and her team for their efforts in making this opportunity possible.

Spotlight on Co-curricular clubs

Congratulations to Co-curricular Captain, Angelina Zhang for establishing the Co-curricular wall in the Senior Centre.It has been great for students to have a visual reminder of the clubs and activities that are available beyond the curriculum. Clubs provide an opportunity for students to make friends across the year groups.

Thank you to all the dedicated staff that supervise and lead groups along with senior students.

Click here to read a full article from the Craft Club.

PDHPE biathlon

On Monday this week as I was walking to the Junior School along Park Road I could not help but be drawn to the Sports Field, where all I could hear was encouraging shouts and cheers as our students were participating in the Biathlon! Our Year 9 students were doing their absolute best and showing remarkable fitness, but the best thing by far was seeing the way that the girls supported each other as everyone ‘had a go’! Click here to read the article.

Study Hub

Over Term 1, we have seen our Study Hub after school program for Year 11 and Year 12 students grow and thrive. Interestingly, this week, following the completion of the examination blocks, we have seen the attendance numbers drop. This is a timely reminder that study habits should not be reserved for just prior to examinations, but should be ongoing to ensure rigorous engagement and consistency. Next week, the following staff will be available at Study Hub:

Staying safe in Burwood Park

On Wednesday this week, our local community had an incidence where an unknown person approached a student in Burwood Park.

A reminder that students who walk through Burwood Park either to or from school are encouraged to travel in groups or with known others. If student needs assistance after school has concluded, they are encouraged to go to senior school reception or if this is unattended, the Aquatic Centre.

– Joanna Graffen
Head of Senior School