Dear Parents & Carers, 

Welcome to Week 3!  In this newsletter I wanted to share some good news from our NAPLAN results.

Teachers and students have been working diligently to improve literacy & numeracy and this hard work is obviously now paying dividends. Many students started with us struggling with their learning and we know that some students have disabilities that make learning a real challenge. Others have flourished and continue to be challenged. Regardless of where your child is at, I am confident that we are getting good growth from them in their learning. 

NAPLAN data also revealed considerable growth for the vast majority of students in Years 5, 7 & 9. The learning growth for Year 9 students was particularly strong. Well done to all our students and staff on these very pleasing results. We still have some work to do but all of our trends are looking very positive. 

Below is a summary of our students' 2019 results:-

The new Technology, Art & Science Centre was all but complete, however, when the electrical contractor injured himself last term, a new company was sourced for the final certification. This company discovered a number of issues that require further attention. These matters are currently being addressed and it looks likely that we will not be able to occupy the building until the start of the next year. Whilst this is disappointing, we do currently have adequate facilities to deliver the required curriculum. 

Better news is that Stage 2, a new Creative Arts block, consisting of two music rooms, associated practice/rehearsal rooms, a room for the College Band, a fitness gymnasium, drama workshop, dance studio and undercroft will commence next week. The junior covered shade area will relocate adjacent to the canteen to facilitate the building program. 

Staff Development & Student Free Day

A reminder that Friday 8 November is a Staff Spirituality Day. Staff are travelling offsite for their professional development and as such it will be a student free day. Please make arrangements to have your child at home. OOSH will also be closed. This date has been published on our College calendar since the start of the year.

Thank you for your support. 

Mr Simon Abernethy
College Principal