Year 9

Welcome to the end of Week 4, where has the term gone? This week has been busy with assessments, and it has been pleasing to see the students knuckling down and taking care and pride in their work. Looking toward Week 5 (starting Monday 19 August 2024), there are many things happening, with lots of fun alongside the assessment load. Next week we are celebrating Book Week! Students have been asked to bring in a book on Monday to read during Luminary time. Later in the week, Year 9 will have time with the Year 7 students from their same House to explore the themes of Book Week further, as well as develop ongoing connections within their House group. 

Week 5 will also see an SRC run Class Competition during lunchtimes where Year groups go up against one another in a variety of fun, silly and academic challenges. We are hopeful of a victory in Year 9, I will keep my fingers crossed. Year 9 started to prepare for this by playing in House vs House Newcombe Ball mini match last week in cohort time. I always enjoy watching the competitive spirit come out! 

I hope you have a lovely weekend, and please contact your child’s Luminary or myself if you need any assistance.

– Claire White
Head of Year 9