From the Senior School

Year 12 students, their guests and staff celebrated and danced the night away last Friday at the Year 12 Formal. My thanks to all who attended for their lovely behaviour – it really was a pleasure to be with you all.

Tips for effective study

As the term progresses and the assessment program becomes more crowded, it is worth considering some techniques to keep motivated and on track. Situations can become stressful when the workload increases but the most effective way to manage this is to get organised.

Some strategies include going on a ‘media diet’.  Clear your mind of social media and Tik Tok of Instagram clips and let your focus be on the work in front of you. Time is precious, so if you’re committing to study or work, ensure that you are using that time wisely.

Don’t wait until you feel entertained by the subject matter to begin your work. The truth is that we become interested in what we know more about, and deeper knowledge and understanding of a subject will make the content more engaging.

Working collaboratively is also motivating. Teaching your peers and listening to their perspective will challenge and enrich your understanding.

Try to establish routines of studying and then taking time to relax. This opportunity to recharge will allow the brain to sort and manage information and be more receptive to further work.

From the Senior School Parent Group

The Secondary School Parent Group (SSPG) warmly invites all Year 9 to Year 12 parents and carers to join us for breakfast on Monday 6 March at 7.30am in the Gillian Moore Centre for Performing Arts (GMCPA) foyer.   

This is the first Secondary School event of the year and a great opportunity to meet other parents, as well as the Head of Senior School, Mrs Nikki Wyse and Head of Upper School, Mr Tom Riley.   

The cost for this event is $22.  

To RSVP, please click here by Tuesday 28 February.  

Key Events this Term

Friday 24 February – Icebreaker

Friday 3 March – Year 11 Formal

Wednesday 22 March to Wednesday 29 March – Year 11 Assessment Week

Nikki Wyse

Head of Senior School