Year 7
The wet weather outside didn’t dampen the spirit and enthusiasm of Year 7 this week! Luminary time on Monday saw Year 7 with their House counterparts in Year 9 come together for Book Week! Students moved around the room ‘speed dating’ style and were given question prompts for discussing the book they are currently reading. Thursday was Peer Support with Year 10 students who guided the students through a series of fun activities, leading to discussions around respect. It was lovely to see vertical connections forming for the girls across the grades.
On Wednesday in Academic Care, Marianna Carlino, Director of eLearning, engaged Year 7 in reviewing their practice for using Outlook and managing emails. The students can access this presentation via their Year 7 canvas page, from the pink eLearning link. It would be great to sit with your daughter and have them show you how they plan to manage their emails using folders or categories.
Finally, Alistair Roland, Head of Students Year 7 to Year 9, spoke to Year 7. Unfortunately, there has been some incidents of students not following the rules set for them by their teachers, particularly around phone use and school uniform. We encourage you to engage in discussions around this with your child over the weekend and support them by ensuring their phones are in the lockers (and they aren’t being contacted during the day), and their uniform (particularly ties) are worn properly.
Information for ‘Wellbeing Day’
On Thursday 28 August 2025, Year 7 students will have the opportunity to engage in a ‘Wellbeing Day’. This day has been designed to enhance a sense of connection, belonging and group cohesion amongst Year 7 students as they continue to build their identity and form new friendships.
When students feel connected to school through relationships with peers, teachers and the broader community they are more likely to experience emotional safety, resilience and motivation to learn. This sense of belonging fosters trust, inclusion and respect which are essential for wellbeing and to thrive socially and academically.
Through a series of interventions and teamwork games with Burnbright, students will enhance their self efficacy and resilience by learning to collaborate effectively and building a sense of identity and improve resilience. Toolbox Education will explore how the brain responds to stress and practise calming techniques to empower students to respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively when emotions are running high.
These approaches are intended to support students in feeling seen, heard and valued, enhancing their capacity to navigate challenges and cope with stress and build resilience.
Students can wear their PE uniforms for the day.
Senior School House Athletics Carnival
Thursday 4 September 2025 – please go to Omnia here to submit excursion approval.
Have a wonderful weekend and please reach out to your daughter’s Luminary or teachers if you have any questions.
– Claire White
Head of Year 7
Photos – Year 7 engaging in Book Week and Peer Support initiatives
