Term 3 seems to be flying by at a rate of knots!  With the public holiday tomorrow and the Student Free Day next Friday, it will be holiday time again before we know it.  

As such, we are already well into assessment time and students are busy working on demonstrating their newly-acquired knowledge and skills through a range of assessment.  We remind students that the key to success in all they do academically is working at a sustainable pace, developing and refining their work as they go.  It is this skill of progressively working on a task over a period of time that we often see that Year 7 students need the most support.  What strategies is your child using to plan their time at home or in WIN time at school to work on their assessment?  Do they have their assessment calendar in an accessible location, so they can track their progress and see when due dates are looming?  If things go wrong, injury or illness, please contact the school so we can support your child to submit their assessment on their return.

It is with much pride that I've seen the achievements of our Year 7 students, as they take on the stage, sports ground and lecturn to flourish in their chosen field, whether it be drama, instrumental music, choir, sports or debating.  Well done to you all.

Walking through the playground and verandas at break times, it's so lovely to see the friendships strengthening between students of our Year 7 cohort.  However, sometimes despite the best of intentions, friendships do face rocky patches.  We encourage students to seek assistance and support when things aren't going right.  The Year 7 team, Ms Tiller, Year Level Assistant, Ms Wilson, Head of Year 7 and I are here to support your child when they need it.  

I hope you all enjoy your long weekend and have a well deserved break.

Di Russell

Year 7 Deputy Principal