Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning
Year 10 students completed their academic assessments and have started preparing for their senior years by meeting NESA requirements through the All My Own Work and Minimum Standards programs. The Encounter Program has also begun, emphasising that learning never stops. This includes 79 students participating in a seven-day work experience across various industries, along with future-proofing workshops. Additionally, a team has departed for an immersion experience in Northern Queensland.
Robotics Opportunity
A group of Years 6, 7 and 8 students participated in a combined three-hour session on robotics and Python coding. This integrated workshop included Advanced Autonomous Control with VEX IQ and Intermediate Python Coding, allowing students to program and control robots autonomously while deepening their understanding of coding principles. These hands-on experiences are designed to equip students with advanced technical skills, preparing them for future academic and career opportunities.
With the HSC and the IB Diploma examinations now concluded, our Year 12 2024 students can now relax. We are looking forward to the results coming out:
IB Diploma – 17 December 2024 (exciting as our IB students in the past had to wait until January)
HSC – 18 December 2024
Fra Angelico
I hope to see many students and parents at our Fra Angelico Festival on Friday night. This is an opportunity for the school to showcase Visual Arts, Music, Drama, Technology and Lumination Labs.
Holiday Program
For all the Senior School Art enthusiasts, this link outlines the courses on offer in January for high school students in sculpture, printmaking, drawing and many more. National Art School Art Club or https://shop.nas.edu.au/pages/teenagers
Vietnam 2024
It has been a busy term but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I will be taking a group of eight Year 11 students on a trip to Vietnam. This 11-day trip is supported through the World Challenge group, where the students will be learning about history, culture, food and, to finish off, working in a small community.
Jacqueline Pugh
Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning