Last Sunday’s Gospel reading recounts the story of Jesus denouncing the Pharisees and scribes.  In this reading we learn that leadership, whether it be student, teacher or community, is earned and given by a system.  The best leader is one who does not rely on his or her position, one who does not demand respect, but rather earns it through humble service and devotion.  The message for us here is to serve humbly, without selfish ambition, and value others above yourselves.

Over the last month, the Year 12 Class of 2023 were in the midst of their HSC Examinations and they finally came to an end last Friday.  The students completed the examinations with integrity and commitment.  With the support of their teachers, the students prepared for their examinations to the best of their ability and we look forward to celebrating their results at the ATAR morning tea on Thursday 14 December.

Whilst we wish the Year 12 Class of 2023 the best for their futures, the incoming Year 12 Class of 2024 have begun their HSC Course.  At the beginning of the week Mr Shaun Houghton, Leader of Teaching and Learning,  Mr Chris Ferry, Acting Curriculum Coordinator, and Mrs Taccone, Year Coordinator, presented an Assessment Information Evening in order to prepare the students for their upcoming HSC Courses.  The purpose of the evening was to provide clear information about the HSC Assessment Procedures with a focus on wellbeing and study techniques.  The evening was well received and I encourage all students to visit the curriculum google site.

This week we had our first College assembly for the term and it was a great celebration of student achievements.  Students received Bronze and Silver Principal Awards in recognition of their commitment to their learning.  I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate them all for their achievements.  I would like to make special mention of one particular student, Madeliene McGuire in Year 10, who received a Gold Principal’s Award.   

A reminder to all families that next Friday, 17 November, is a designated Pupil Free Day and there will be no supervised classes running so that teachers can continue with their preparation for 2024.  

Wishing you all the best for the coming weeks