We are excited to share an overview of recent student experiences, from outdoor education programs for various year levels to a successful ballet performance. We also reflect on events like Aviation Week, which included drone flying and a visit to the on-site Planetarium and our Windows into Learning.

This week, Senior Constable Lynda Hart from Hornsby Police visited the middle school to talk to Year 7 and 8 students about online safety, covering topics like sextortion, cyberbullying, and online harassment. Year 7 students Sahana Shasidharan and Megan Ow reflected on the visit, highlighting the 'GRANDMA' strategy for thinking before posting and the importance of seeking help when things go wrong.

This week's focus was on young women's health, with a guest speaker and two Year 9 students raising awareness about conditions like endometriosis and PCOS. We also celebrated R U OK? Day by sharing Kit-Kats to encourage conversations. I’m proud of our fencers, Lulu Hargraves and Rianne Leung, who did so well at a recent competition.

Back at school after some leave, I want to thank Ms Patricia Gallardo and Mr Andy Heggie for their great work leading the Senior School. Year 12 students are working hard on their HSC preparations, and the Year 11s are finishing their exams. We've also loved seeing the outstanding creative work from Year 12 in their showcase events.

We are excited about several events coming up for the boarding community, including a Boarder Parent Group meeting on 19 September, followed by a social dinner and dancing event.

We are also getting excited about the Garden Party and hoping for as much local produce as possible.