LEARNING JOURNEYS – MIDDLE
SCHOOL
Yesterday I was privileged to spend the day at New Norcia with a group of Year 8 students. During Curriculum Enrichment Year 8 students spent three days on camp at New Norcia exploring the Big Ideas topic Place Across Time – Why Do Places Change? This week a group returned to New Norcia to share their projects with the Benedictine Community. Each student had created a historical journal and collaboratively they had produced videos advertising New Norcia. The students were very articulate in talking about their learning and it was a wonderful for them to interact with the Benedictines for whom New Norcia is home. We finished our visit by joining the community for prayer.
Year 9 students also held an exhibition of their Big Ideas projects yesterday showcasing their work on the Big Question, Is Perth Ready for the Future? Parents had the opportunity to view students' projects from New Norica and Perth at this exhibition as well as a range of other work during today's Learning Journey. It is great for the students to have an authentic audience for their work.
SENIOR SCHOOL
Senior School students
have been sitting exams this week and will conclude their exams during the first week of Spring Term. Year 10 and 11 students will have a chance to gather at a Dinner/Dance to be held on Friday, 18 October at The Novotel Vines Resort. This will be a good chance to socialise after exam week and before the commencement of the Senior School academic year on Monday, 21 October. Please ensure RSVPs are received before Monday, 14 October to confirm catering.
Parents of students in
Years 9 – 11 should have received information regarding course selection and
booklist requirements. Please ensure that you follow the instructions for ordering
the booklist items from OfficeMax to ensure delivery before their courses
commence on Monday, 21 October.
I hope you have the opportunity to enjoy the break with your children.
STAFFING
It is with sadness we
farewelled Mrs Sherie Hope from the College on the last day of Winter Term. Mrs Hope has taught
Mathematics at the College since May 2012 and has contributed a great deal in
this area as will as in extra-curricular activities, including the College Drama Productions and Year 10 Dinner. Mrs Hope is moving to Chile with her
family. I thank her for her contribution to our College community and
wish her well on the next exciting stage of her journey.
Mrs Samantha Vagg will
be commencing work in the College Café one day a week from the beginning of
Spring Term. As we grow the College Café is becoming busier and it will be good
to have some assistance for Mrs Lewis. Mrs Vagg has done volunteer work
in the College Café for some time and I am very appreciative of her contributions to
date.
KEY DATES FOR SPRING TERM
14 – 17 October Senior School Exams
14 & 15 October Year
9 Students’ Wellness Days
(a separate email has been sent to Year 9 parents)
(a separate email has been sent to Year 9 parents)
16 & 17 October Year 9 transition to Senior School
courses
18 October Staff Professional Learning and Student Home Study
Day
21 October Flourishing Arts Art Exhibition Opening Night – 6.30pm - LRC
21 – 25 Oct Flourishing Arts Art Exhibition - LRC
28 October Drama Monologue Showcase – 6.30pm
28 November Annual Celebration Night – 6.30pm - LRC
29 November Staff Professional Learning and Student Home Study Day
3 December College Board Annual General Meeting – all parents
invited to attend
5 December College Swimming Carnival - Bayswater Waves Aquatic Centre
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