Term 1, Week 7, 2026
Community Impact Awards Winners
CIA Student Nomination: A huge congratulations to Claire Thompson for being recognised this week. Claire continues to demonstrate kindness, friendship, and a willingness to help others whenever needed. Well done, Claire!
CIA Staff Nomination: Also congratulations to Ms Taylah Smith who has been recognised this week. Ms Smith is celebrated for her kindness, sense of humour, and the way she truly understands her students, making Phase Coach a fun, supportive, and engaging space for all. Well done, Ms Smith!
Pulse Champions of the Fortnight: Mr Tank’s Phase Coach.
Year 10 Immunisation Day – Important Information
A reminder that our Year 10 Immunisation Program will take place on Tuesday 17 March. Only students who have returned their consent forms and are participating in school-based immunisation will be involved.
To help the morning run smoothly, students will be immunised in two groups:
- Surnames A–K: Immunisations will begin during Lesson 2 and may continue into Morning Tea.
- Surnames L–Z: Immunisations will take place at the start of Lesson 3.
Students will be supervised throughout the process and will be given an appropriate break once their immunisation is completed.
Tuckshop Reminder (Surnames A–K Students)
Because students with surnames A–K may miss some or all of Morning Tea, we strongly encourage families to preorder tuckshop to ensure students do not miss out on food at first break. Students will be given an appropriate break time before they proceed to their Lesson 3 class.
As the schedule for immunisation is set by external health providers, we are doing everything we can to ensure the day runs efficiently and with minimal disruption to students.
Subject Changes for Semester 2
If you are considering a course change for next semester, please contact either Mr Castray or Mrs Bruce to arrange an appointment. Please note that changes depend on subject availability and may not be possible in every circumstance.
Advice for talking to your children about the difficult topics in the News
In our connected world, children are more aware of a range of global issues than ever before. For some, this can be a source of significant anxiety and confusion, so it is important to engage with them when they have difficult questions. The American Psychological Association offers several helpful tips for parents when talking with their children about challenging news. If they are asking questions, consider the following:
Start by asking what they know: Gently ask what they’ve heard and listen carefully before responding.
Share your feelings appropriately: Letting children see your emotions, and how you manage then, models healthy coping.
Be honest and appropriate: Provide truthful information that children can understand without unnecessary detail.
By approaching these conversations calmly and with care, we can help young people feel supported, reassured, and better equipped to process what they see and hear in the world around them.
