It has been another productive and engaging term for our Year 7 and 8 students, with plenty of learning and activities taking place both in and beyond the classroom.

In morning Homegroup, our Year 7 students have been working on developing their own “Ready to Learn” scales and plans. This has been a valuable opportunity for them to reflect on how they prepare themselves for the day ahead, and to take ownership of strategies that help them to be focused, calm and ready for learning.

Later this term, both Year 7 and 8 students are looking forward to their excursion to Port Pirie to see the Youth Theatre’s production of Madagascar in Week 9. This promises to be a fun and inspiring experience, and we are excited to see our students engaging with the arts in our wider community.

We were also pleased to welcome a group of Year 6 students from Crystal Brook Primary School who visited as part of their transition to high school. It was great to see their enthusiasm as they explored our learning spaces. For any students or families who were unable to attend our Open Night tours earlier in the term, we encourage you to get in touch if you would like to arrange a visit.

It was also pleasing to see the number of students recognised for their academic efforts in our assembly earlier this term. Celebrating these achievements is an important way of acknowledging the hard work and commitment our students bring to their learning.

Like many schools, we have seen a significant impact from illness this term, with attendance presenting a real challenge. While it is important that students take the time they need to recover, I encourage parents and caregivers to stay in close contact with class teachers to ensure students are supported and don’t fall behind in their learning.

Looking ahead, Parent Teacher Student Interviews will take place early in Term 4. This will be a valuable opportunity to connect with teachers about your child’s progress, and I encourage families to reach out beforehand if they have any questions or concerns. I am confident our students will continue to be well supported in their learning as we move into the latter part of the year.

Helen Gaunt - Coordinator

Year 8 A Science Excursion 

During Week 5, our Year 8A students had an incredible opportunity to see energy in action! 

A huge thank you to Arlen and Phil from Energy Australia Hallet Power Station for giving our students a guided tour, including the rare chance to see inside the brand-new gas-fired turbine. The insights shared gave our students a real-world perspective on how electricity is generated and delivered across South Australia.

Students also travelled to the Hornsdale Energy Reserve, home to one of the world’s largest battery storage facilities. Seeing how renewable energy is stored and supplied was a perfect connection to their current Energy unit in Science. 

We are so grateful to Energy Australia for supporting our students’ learning journey and inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators.

Lauren Amey - Teacher