Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning

The Year 11 2024 Information Evening was a great success. This took place in the Hall which was set as an Expo-style evening allowing parents and students time to speak with the Heads of Faculty and staff about the courses offered in both the HSC and IB Diploma. Students have now sent in their expressions of interest and this will help us design the lines for students to decide which subjects they wish to study in 2024. This will be sent to parents and students before the end of the term so they can make a decision by the beginning of Term 3. Students and parents will then meet with a staff member to discuss the pattern of study. 

Year 12 has now concluded a busy term of learning with one term to go. They have many workshops on offer in the holidays, and I thank the teachers for facilitating these opportunities. On the last day of the term, they will spend the morning at the Western Sydney Careers Expo, guiding them on their post-school decisions. They will return for two more weeks of learning next term before Trial Examinations start in Week 3. 

Music at Santa is booming. The Gala Concert was a spectacular celebration of music learning inside and outside the classroom. It was a highlight to hear the compositions of our students, staff and Santa alumni whose talents were ignited at Santa. This was a unique experience that I hope will continue. I particularly thank the teaching staff for the hours and hours they dedicate to our students. 

Reports

These will be available to parents in the Parent Lounge this week. This report contains valuable information about your daughter’s learning in each of her Courses this Semester. Our students have engaged with learning throughout the semester in various ways. 

The three-week break will begin at the end of this week. I wish our families a safe and happy holiday and look forward to seeing our students return on 18 July. 

Jacqueline Pugh
Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning