From the Senior School

From the Head of Senior School

Spending the evening with our Year 12 students and their guests at the Year 12 Formal was a wonderful experience and a highlight of the year. It was a joy to see the students celebrating this special occasion with such warmth and enthusiasm. Their impeccable behaviour was particularly noted by the venue management, who commented on how lovely it was to host such a delightful group. I was immensely proud of the way our students conducted themselves, embracing the evening with gratitude, respect and a great sense of occasion.

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to making the night so memorable. A special thank you to the teachers who attended, supporting the students and sharing in their celebrations, and to the College staff who worked tirelessly to organise such a beautiful event. It was a privilege to be part of such a special evening, and I hope our Year 12 students will carry these memories with them for years to come.

Cross Country Carnival

What a brilliant day it was at our school cross country carnival! The energy was infectious as everyone embraced the spirit of competition and participation, creating an atmosphere of excitement and camaraderie. It was heartening to see students all coming together, to enjoy the morning together.

Congratulations to those who achieved outstanding results – your dedication truly shone through on the track. The enthusiastic house spirit displayed throughout the event was a great reflection of House team spirit.

Titration

I had such an interesting time in Chemistry today, watching the students conduct their titration experiments with great skill and careful preparation. It was fascinating to see the depth of peer learning taking place, as the students worked together to problem-solve, refine their techniques and support one another.

The level of teamwork and collaboration was truly impressive, with each group approaching the challenge with focus and determination. The students shared that they particularly love the practical side of Chemistry – where they step into the role of scientists, forming hypotheses and testing their ideas through hands-on experimentation.

Thank you to Mr Batten and the Year 12 students who invited me in to part of this lesson.

European Girls Mathematical Olympiad

Congratulations to Amber Li (Year 11) who has once again been selected to attend the European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad. Amber is the only student who has been selected by the Australian Mathematics Trust from NSW. She and her team mates will compete for Australia in Pristina, Kosovo from April 11 to 17. We wish them every success in their endeavours.

Key Dates – Term 1

Friday 14 March – Year 11 Formal (academic half-day)

Thursday 10 April – End of Term 1

Nikki Wyse

Head of Senior School