Year 9

This was a busy week for Year 9, starting with the Senior School House Swimming Carnival on Monday. Well done to all students who participated and swam for their House. As always, it was a joy to hear the students cheer on and support their friends, and get into the spirit of the day by dressing up in their House theme.

Year 9 Drama Night

On Wednesday night, I had the pleasure of watching the students in Year 9 elective drama perform their group pieces at the Year 9 Drama Night. The students had devised their own performances exploring a variety of perspectives on teenage life. All performances were thought-provoking, creative and entertaining! Congratulations to all!

Academic Care

During our Academic Care session on Wednesday, Marianna Carlino, Director of eLearning, presented to students on digital reputation. The presentation asked students to consider the factors influencing their digital reputation, with a particular focus on the way they might interact with others online. Marianna guided students through a discussion about different types of online impersonation, including catfishing and fake profiles, and the supports available online and in school to support them when faced with negative interactions online.

Year 9 and Year 10 Parent Information Evening – Save the Date
Wednesday 30 April 2025

We will be inviting all Year 9 and Year 10 parents to a Parent Information Evening on the first Wednesday of Term 2. Please save the date, further information on timing and venue will be communicated early next week.

Year 9 Camp

Best of luck to all Year 9 students who are heading out on a camp on Monday. A final reminder:

• mobile phones, iPads or any other electronic equipment must not be brought on either camp
• students should not bring any money or cash on either camp

Please contact Angela Renwick, Adventure and Immersion Coordinator, for Year 9 Adventure Camp by email here, or Xavier Maling, Cadet Coordinator,  for AFX by email here should you have any queries. 

Preparing for Term 2 

This will be the final Year 9 newsletter for the term, as I will be joining Year 9 at the Adventure Camp.

Students will return for Term 2 on Tuesday 29 April 2025 in full winter uniform. Please take the holidays to ensure that students have all required uniform items, as listed on page 15 of the Student Diary, and that all uniform items are in good condition and the correct fit (tunics must be worn at knee-level when standing).

I wish you all a safe and restful holiday break.

– Emily Marsh
Head of Year 9