Welcome back to Term 2. I hope you had a relaxing and safe term break, and you were able to spend some quality time together with your family. We have had a busy start to Term 2.

At the assembly last week, we reflected on the ANZAC spirit and I thank our Year 11 Modern History class for preparing our ANZAC reflection. Our guest speaker, David Deacon spoke about one aspect of the ANZAC spirit - taking responsibility for our actions. It is a timely reminder for our students at the start of a new term. Five minutes before Homeroom, Period 3 and Period 5, music is played over the school PA. This is a cue for our students to go to their locker and bathroom or end their sports game to move to class. Students also need to be prepared for each lesson. This includes having their books, writing equipment and their device charged.

If students are absent from school, I remind them to check their Google Classroom page to catch up on work missed. This term teachers are writing Years 7 to 11 reports. They will complete course outcome grades. This specifies what students know and have shown in their learning through formal and informal assessment tasks. Teachers will also complete the Learning Habits outcomes for Years 7 to 10. A three-point scale (Consistently, Sometimes, Rarely) will be used to indicate achievement in this area. These include:

• Brings all the correct equipment, books, uniform and technology to complete tasks
• Manages time effectively
• Collaborates positively
• Works independently when required
• Completes and submits required work on time
• Seeks clarification or assistance when needed
• Contributes to a positive learning environment.

We finished last week with our annual Cross Country. We were blessed with beautiful weather and it was wonderful to see our students cheering each other on. Congratulations to Chisholm House on winning the carnival! Good luck to all our students competing at the Archdiocese Cross Country Carnival on Monday 9 May.

Year 8 “Have a Go” day

On Wednesday 18 May, Year 8 students will participate in their ‘Have a Go’ day. This day is designed to help Year 8 students know what electives they can select in Year 9 beyond the Year 7 and 8 core classes. Students will experience a lesson in Drama, PASS, Commerce, Agriculture and Design and Technology. We look forward to a fun and exciting day with Year 8 students.

This term Year 10 students will receive information on selecting their senior courses for 2023. We have many sessions coming up to help our students choose their courses and present what courses the College offers. Please see the attached flyer outlining these sessions and dates.

This weeks reminders…

• Wednesday 11 May to Monday 16 May - Year 7 and 9 NAPLAN tests. Students will complete the tests on their own devices in the Hall. Students are required to bring their own plug-in headphones. Please see below for a copy of the test timetable.
• Year 10 immunisations and catch-up immunisations will take place on Tuesday 17 May. Students can wear their sports uniform to school. Please check the Sentral daily notices on the day for the running sheet.
• Year 8 “Have a Go” Day will take place on Wednesday 18 May, Periods 2 to 6 and students can wear their sports uniform.
• The College DOOF will be held from 6.30pm to 9.30pm in the College Hall on Thursday 19 May.

NAPLAN Timetable

Important NAPLAN Information

• All students will complete the tests on their own devices in the Hall. Please move to the Hall at the start of the scheduled test period.
• All students are required to bring their own plug-in headphones.
• Students will need a pen during the numeracy test. We will supply working out paper. No calculators are allowed.
• Students with Chromebooks or iPads will complete the test in C2 on a school desktop.
• Students will need to be prepared for a lesson in period 2 and 4, which will start at the conclusion of the test in their normal classroom.

All the best for Term 2.

Sandra Harris

Assistant Principal Learning and Improvement