Year 9
This week during our Year Meeting, we introduced Year 9 to Jo Cilia, Head of Futures and Pathways, and Nicole Massara, Careers and VET Coordinator. Jo and Nicole will work with your daughters over the coming years to support them in Senior School and beyond.
During the session, Year 9 learnt about:
– Careers profiling in Term 1;
– Subject selection and how profiling results can guide choices for Year 11 and Year 12; and
– Experience days and work experience.
Year 9 also received their own magazine packed with career stories and self-reflection activities. It was wonderful to see their engagement throughout the session. They were absorbed in the content, asking thoughtful questions, and enthusiastically discussing their ‘future selves’, possible work experience ideas, and subject choices.
A huge thank you to Jo and Nicole for running this session. It was a fantastic introduction to the Futures and Pathways Team and an opportunity to showcase some of the exciting initiatives they have planned for Year 10.
Peer Support Training
On Thursday, we ran the first of two full-day Peer Support training sessions with Year 9. Students worked in groups to develop their leaderships skills, and completed modules on topics including speaking skills, active listening, taking personal responsibility, responding with flexibility, demonstrating assertiveness, working with co-leaders and planning effective sessions.
It was a wonderful day and all students are to be commended for their positive engagement in the activities. At the end of the day, students reflected on what it means to be an authentic leader and the kind of leader they hoped to be. I have included some of their reflections below:
‘I have learnt about the importance of understanding the perspective of those who you are leading. I think that a good leader listens, considers perspectives, and communicates effectively. I aim to be an approachable, impactful leader who is supportive.‘
‘I have learned many things about leadership and gained many leadership skills. I have learned that good leaders act confident, even if they don’t feel it. They are empathetic and approachable. I hope to be the kind of leader who people can talk to and ask for help from.’
‘I learnt that leadership can vary from person to person but they contain the core concepts of listening, engaging and being considerate of others while also ensuring a positive and productive environment for you and the people you are leading.’
End of term arrangements
Please see below an overview of the arrangements for the final week of Term 4:
Wednesday 3 December 2025 – Last day of term for students
Students will finish the school year by participating in the House Christmas Challenge. Students are asked to wear their sports uniform and House Shirt on Wednesday.
Thursday 4 December 2025 – Speech Night at the International Convention Centre (ICC)
A reminder that students are not expected at school on Thursday, but student attendance at Speech Night is compulsory and a roll will be marked. Parents will be asked to explain any absence and this will be recorded on the student record. Your daughter is expected to wear full formal Summer uniform, which includes a blazer and polished shoes. See more details here,
I look forward to seeing you at Speech Night, thank you for your support this year and wish you a wonderful holiday.
– Emily Marsh
Head of Year 9
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