From the Head of Senior School

There has been plenty to celebrate across the Senior School this week. There have been so many stories from our Year 7 students at camp in Katoomba! While the windy conditions certainly added an extra layer of adventure to the experience, students approached the week with resilience, good humour and a willingness to support one another. Camps such as these are such an important part of school life, and it was pleasing to see our students embrace every opportunity to step outside their comfort zone, spend time with staff outside of the classroom and build new friendships.

The sold-out Romeo and Juliet production was absolutely fantastic this week. It was great to see so many students, teachers, and families in the audience each night. Despite knowing the text relatively well, I still could not help but hope that perhaps, just this one time, everything would be okay and that Romeo and Juliet would have their ‘happily ever after!’ I am sure that this is a marker of an excellent production and fabulous acting! It has been wonderful to see different students contributing in their own ways; from the crew to the stage management, make-up, and the lead characters. Congratulations to Director, Kellie Cogin, and all the Drama, Dance and Entertainment department for their work on the show.

I would also like to congratulate Emily Wu (Year 12), our Round Square Captain, for her thoughtful advocacy around the provision of period products in the Senior School bathrooms. Her initiative reflects the kind of compassionate and practical leadership we value so highly. The Period Products are provided by Pixii, a plastic-free 100% organic material. We have encouraged students to ensure they still bring their own products, though the supplied products are there if they need. Now, they are in one bathroom in the Senior Centre as a trial. In a similar spirit, in late 2025, the Student Representative Council had proposed the installation of more bubblers around the School, demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the everyday experience of students through constructive and community-minded ideas. This has come to fruition this year, and I know the students have been so happy to have extra access to water stations to fill their bottles.

A continued focus this term has been on uniform, and on ensuring that students wear it with pride and represent the School well. I have been very pleased to see the positive response from students, with more than 40 Heart Points already awarded to those coming through the gates in perfect uniform. Please could you reinforce these expectations at home, especially around skirt length, jewellery and blazers!

Study Hub Next Week (Senior Centre, 3.30pm to 6pm)

Study Hub Next Week (Kent House, 3.30pm to 4.30pm)

– Joanna Graffen
Head of Senior School

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