College Principal’s Report
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Well done to all students and their families for coming to the end of a long term – for most it has been a successful one with lots of learning and engagement in a wide range of activities.
I am very pleased with the character traits being shown by our Year 12 students as they reach the end of their Unit 4 studies and start to prepare for their upcoming exams. The level of pressure which they have had to face over recent months is significant, however, they have shown determination, persistence and optimism to work through the heavy load of assessments and to stay connected with their teachers to do the best that they possibly can.
Next week during the first week of the Study Break all Year 12 students will undertake their trial exams. I know that the whole school community is behind them as they move into this final stage of the school year. I encourage all Year 12 students and families to think about how they will rest and recharge across the break, and to combine this with their revision and preparation to set themselves up for success in the busy period which is to come during Term 4.
Our Year 9, 10 and 11 students have selected their subjects for 2022 and teams across the school are working hard to ensure that we provide them with the best possible programs. I expect that these will be published to students early in Term 4 to allow for all students to be ready for their two-week Headstart program later in the term. I would like to publicly thank the Careers team and Year Level Coordinators who have worked hard across the term to support students to make informed and positive choices about their future pathways.
It has been really positive to see a range of extra-curricular activities occurring at the Middle Years Campus with our students attending recent excursions to Latrobe University and also the Zoo. These opportunities take a significant amount of organisation to get off the ground, but they are important for students to ensure that they have a sense of direction, that their connection to learning is authentic, and that they enjoy their time at school – it is one of our College values!
When reflecting on the term, all students should be able to identify areas where they have grown, aspects that have been a challenge and times where they have had fun and felt really positive about school. I know that for some of our students such as those involved in the Kool Schools project, or our champion Senior Soccer team there are definitely highlights. I encourage all students to think about what they will get involved with next term and how they are going to challenge themselves to that they get the most out of their remaining time here at the college in 2022.
I wish all students and families a safe and restful break and I look forward to seeing you back at school on Monday 3 October.
Tim Natoli
College Principal