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This week, our Year 11 students engaged in several meaningful experiences that highlighted reflection, gratitude and leadership.<\/p>\nThis week, our Year 11 students engaged in several meaningful experiences that highlighted reflection, gratitude and leadership.<\/p>\n
As part of Reconciliation Week, our Year 11 HSC Aboriginal Studies students, supported by Tim Lennon, Director of Indigenous Education, presented to the year group. Thank you to Lucy Cui, Yianna Fanos and Marayah-Kai Johnson Clayton<\/strong> for guiding students through a viewing of a documentary on the Kinchela Boys Home, followed by a thoughtful discussion on how each of us can take meaningful steps towards reconciliation in our own lives<\/p>\n On Thursday, during Luminary, all of Year 11 participated in a Teacher Appreciation Week activity organised by the School Captains. They were given time to write personalised thank-you cards to their teachers. I took the opportunity to visit each of the Luminary rooms and it was heartwarming to see the students engaging so well with activity and writing thoughtful messages to each of their teachers. I know each of their letters will be greatly valued by their teachers.<\/p>\n This week also saw the much-anticipated Senior School Drama Production of Romeo and Juliet.<\/em> Our Year 11 students have worked incredibly hard, dedicating many hours of rehearsal while balancing their academic commitments. I am so proud of their commitment, teamwork and the energy they brought to what was a fantastic production. Congratulations to the following Year 11 students for their involvement, to our actresses\u2019:<\/p>\n Jodhi Bou, Lily Smith, Luella Farah, Jemima Blake, Ellen Gadsby, Darcy Mielke, Amelie Rettig, Sophia Ivannikova, Georgia Sinclair and Ava McLean. <\/strong><\/p>\n The backstage crew: Charlie Hughes and Annabelle Mansfield.<\/strong><\/p>\n Hair and Makeup: Stella Wallace and Isabella Munoz.<\/strong><\/p>\n Well done girls!<\/p>\n The week also saw the commencement of the 2027 Leadership Endorsement and Nomination process. For your awareness, students interested in applying for leadership positions are required to:<\/p>\n Key dates<\/strong><\/p>\n Further information, including detailed steps and templates, has been shared with your daughter via Canvas. If they have further questions, please encourage them to reach out to me or their Luminary early in the process.<\/p>\n Wishing you all a relaxing long weekend. I look forward to seeing Year 11 on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n
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