From the Head of Senior School

Welcome Back to Term 4

We are delighted to welcome all our families back as we embark on Term 4. On Monday during our staff day, our Year 12 2026 Captaincy team participated in a leadership development day, and our wider staff pursued professional development focused on our teaching practice. A BBQ lunch on the Bird Bath Quad was a treat to get us back into the swing of the term.

The campus has enjoyed a quieter atmosphere to start the term this week, with our Year 12 students currently engaged in their HSC examinations and Year 11 students away at their annual retreat. This peaceful beginning has given the rest of the School the chance to settle in smoothly and set a positive tone for the weeks ahead.

The Year 11 retreat proved to be a fantastic experience, taking place in a beautiful setting in Katoomba, right next to the Scenic Railway. The students and staff have been blessed with excellent weather. When Principal, Lisa Moloney and I visited the camp, the atmosphere was filled with camaraderie and enthusiasm, and our Year 11 students are now recharged and ready to hit the ground running with their Year 12 studies upon their return. Do keep an eye out for a special newsletter dedicated to highlights and reflections from the retreat.

Meanwhile, our Year 12 cohort have made a very positive start to their examination block with the HSC cohort well underway, and the IB cohort commencing later in the month. Their determination and focus have been evident, and we are confident they will continue to do themselves proud in the coming weeks. We wish them every success as they complete this important milestone.

Best wishes to all our families for a rewarding and enjoyable Term 4.

Study Hub Next Week

– Joanna Graffen
Head of Senior School