ACTING DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

As we begin the second half of Term 2, I thought it timely to remind students of the benefits of participating in extracurricular activities. With two terms remaining in the year, it is a good time for students to be reinvigorated and ready to embrace a new opportunity. Along with organising their academic schedule, students need to ensure they have balance in their lives and this means engaging in a variety of extracurricular pursuits. The College provides a plethora of activities to suit varied student interests. From sport, to music, community service, dramatic and visual arts, students are encouraged to give something a go. Evidence shows us that involvement in extracurricular activities is just as important as what happens in the classroom.  Such activities allow students to explore their passions and career interests and making friends with similar interests.  These valuable life-skills flow on to later life aiding continued personal growth and development.   You can support your student’s involvement by discussing with her the things she is interested in and considering what activities are available at the College or within the local community. Our extracurricular organisers are always keen to engage with our students and look forward to welcoming new and returning members.

At the conclusion of Term 2, our students have further opportunities as they embark on camps and retreats across all year levels.  A wonderful time for students to learn outside the classroom, and make memories with their peers.  The Term 2 holidays will also see two groups embark on overseas trips.  Myself and Mr Chris Pacey will take 13 students to the United State of America where they will participate in STEM Trek including San Diego, Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama and Orlando including Kennedy Space Centre (the home of NASA).  This is the third time the College has offered the USA STEM Trek.  Mr John Goulter, Ms Rachel Cairns and Mrs Conni Mosch will travel with 18 students to Auckland, New Zealand for the World Choir Games.  This inaugural trip will allow students to compete in the biggest choral competition and festival on the globe, with an expected 11,000 singers across 30 countries.  We can’t wait to hear all about camps, retreats and the overseas adventures when we return in Term 3.  

Amy Byrnes

ACTING DEPUTY PRINCIPAL