Oh, what a night! If I could go back in time, I would have found a way to slow down our Semi Formal celebrations so we could really savour every fun moment, beautiful outfit, smile for the cameras, public displays of friendship and excited chatter. Our team spent so much time preparing for the evening and it was absolutely worth every minute. Congratulations to our Year 10 Compass Years Students! Every one of you presented yourselves with pride, humility and joy! It was my privilege to watch each of you as you walked across the stage to receive your Certificate and Gift Bag. I couldn't quite comprehend how quickly you have all grown and changed over the last four years. Thank you for being there to celebrate your personal success and the success of your peers. Having your families there to recognise and celebrate you really enriched the evening and added to the sentiment of the occasion. We will provide access to photos as they become available.

I would like to thank the staff who assisted in the lead up to and on the evening, and, in particular acknowledge the immense contribution of Mrs Lisa Moller (Head of Year 10), Ms Amy Benbow (Year 9 and 10 Assistant), and Mr Glenn Russell (who prepared all of the food). Your energy and commitment are very much appreciated. I would like to also acknowledge the contribution of Nikau Curie and Jennifer Wheele, two of our Year 10 students, who spent countless hours preparing for our celebration.

Students who were not present to receive their certificates will be celebrated at our next Year 10 assembly. 

From here, we have a few more important priorities to manage before the end of term:

• We will finalise Year 11 course selections by the end of Week 8. Where necessary, we will contact families to join students in meetings regarding their pathway. Some students will need to re-select due to clashes or courses not running in 2023. Please continue to check your emails regarding any invitations to these meetings.
• Whole cohort examinations in Year 10 English, Mathematics and Science during Week 7 and 8. More information will be provided later this week.
• Year 10 Opportunity Week – Week 8. During this week, which is still part of our compulsory learning time for Year 10, students will be provided with opportunities to consolidate and/or extend on their learning journey in Year 10. Sessions will include a focus on topics such as:
  1. Confirming competency in literacy and numeracy
  2. Attending training for the Responsible Service of Alcohol and Responsible Gambling Service
  3. Safe Party Practices
  4. Setting up for Senior

I would like to remind all families that we expect all students to be in attendance up until and on Friday 24 November 2023. It is important that we make each day count and that all students are present for their learning and assessment until the end of term. I do not expect that family holidays are booked in for this time.

Have a great week!

Ms Di Nicolas

Deputy Principal