From the Senior School

A message from Patricia Gallardo, Acting Head of Senior School

It’s hard to believe we’re already at the end of Week 3 – the term is certainly flying by! With routines now well established, it’s a great time to check in with your child about their learning goals, co-curricular commitments and overall wellbeing. A strong start to the term sets the foundation for continued success, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to teachers or compass staff if you have any questions or concerns.

Academic support sessions have now commenced, and teacher appointments are beginning to fill up. Students are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities to seek help early and stay on top of their learning. Please note that after-hours study is not available in the KM building on Friday evenings. For safety and supervision reasons, students must use the library if they wish to remain on campus after hours.

Trangia Masterchef, hosted by our Community Prefects Christiana Soo and Madeleine Watson

As part of Community Week, our Outdoor Education Prefect, Erin Porter, led a fantastic initiative: Trangia Masterchef. Students were challenged to cook a creative and delicious meal using a set amount of Trangia fuel and a limited selection of ingredients.

The competition brought great energy, teamwork, and plenty of laughs, with some truly impressive culinary results. Congratulations to our winning teams – your resourcefulness and flair stood out!

A big thank you to Erin for organising such a fun and engaging activity that highlighted both our school values and some serious outdoor cooking skills!

Year 11: Mock interviews to the support their personal and career development

As many Year 11 students begin their journey of applying for part-time jobs, scholarships, residential colleges, cadetships and internships, we’re offering mock interviews to help them build confidence and develop the skills needed to make a strong impression.

Students will be interviewed by members of our non-teaching staff, giving them the chance to practise professional communication with adults they may not know – just like in a real interview setting.

Mock interviews will help students:

respond to common interview questions;
speak confidently about their strengths and goals; and
receive personalised feedback to support their development.

When: Week 6 and Week 8 Friday Mind-Body-Spirit session

How to book: Students can click here to book their interviews.

Places are limited, and we strongly encourage Year 11 students to take part in this valuable opportunity. This initiative is designed to complement the current Compass curriculum by allowing students to build on and practise the skills they are developing.

Year 12 Charity Trivia Night – A night to remember!

Wow – what an evening! The Year 12 Charity Trivia Night was a huge success, filled with laughter, competition and unforgettable outfits. The students truly embraced the spirit of the event, dressing up in creative and colourful costumes that surpassed all expectations. It was a night full of fun and memories that will last a lifetime.

The goal of the evening was to raise funds for the Sir David Martin Foundation, and thanks to the generosity and enthusiasm of our community, we’ve already raised over $1,900, with donations still coming in.

Special thanks to Mrs Karina Richter and Mr Adam Levin, who brought humour and flair to the night as our fabulous Barbie and Ken MCs. A huge thank you also to Mr Andrew Heggie and Mrs Catherine Schreuder for their outstanding work behind the scenes – planning the event, writing trivia questions and managing the setup.

Meanwhile, behind the scenes in the scoring room, our amazing Year 11 student volunteers helped ensure the night ran smoothly – thank you for your energy and support.

What a team effort for a wonderful cause!