Secondary News
I hope you are all enjoying this wonderful rain. It has sent a few of our Secondary students loopy and we have had to tell more than a couple to “get out of the rain”, but I think most of us are just so glad to have it.
Last week, we took part in a Wellness Week on the Secondary campus which was enjoyed by both staff and students. It was good to remind ourselves of the importance of looking after ourselves, while being stressed out with exams and marking.
Thank you to the school nurses who came out on Wednesday for the Year 7 immunisations. Most students were so focussed on receiving their lollypop, they didn’t notice the needle. The nurses will be back on Tuesday for the Year 10s. Let’s see if they are as brave!
The Year 9 and 10s have now completed their Semester 1 examinations and the Year 11 and 12s are halfway through theirs. It is always a stressful time but if you notice the stress developing into mood swings, please contact the school so that we can help with mindfulness exercises.
Have a happy and safe long weekend.
Sharon Cusack
Head of Secondary
Physical Education
Year 11 & 12 Outdoor Education Camp
Students in Year 11 and 12 Outdoor Education attended their first camp of the year on Wednesday and Thursday of Week 5.
Students participated in a ride along the Kep track to Lake Leschenaultia on day 1. After setting up camp, students rode the downhill trails at Lake Leschenaultia, demonstrating their riding skills, team work and leadership. The evening was filled with camp skills, with students cooking their own dinners in Tangias (camp cookers). Students made a variety of meals to restore their energy from the day and prepare for the following day's ride.
Day 2 saw students travel from Lake Leschenaultia to Bellevue, completing the Kep and Railway heritage Trail.
Throughout the camp, students demonstrated leadership and great collaboration ensuring all members overcame challenges and completed the trail as required.
Thank you to Ryan Sinclair, Cameron Greenley, Rikk Hargrave and Michelle Ridout for your time and effort to ensure this camp was suucessful and the students all had an enjoyable time.
Adrienne Suckling
Head of Health & Physical Education
News from the VET Office
Congratulations to Denae Wallace on the completion of her Certificate IV Preparation for Health and Nursing. This qualification will provide Denae with a competitive edge in her plan to pursue a career in nursing or healthcare.
Denae has been self-motivated and self-directed while completing her course online through Central Regional TAFE in Year 11 and 12.
Caroline Marriott
VET Coordinator