As we come to the end of a vibrant and productive Semester 1, I’d like to take this opportunity to reflect on the outstanding teaching and learning that has taken place across our school, and to share some of the exciting initiatives on the horizon for Semester 2.

Semester 1 Highlights

• Strong Academic Focus: Our teaching staff have continued to deliver engaging and challenging learning experiences aligned with the NSW Curriculum. Across all key learning areas, students have demonstrated solid progress, with formative and summative assessments helping to guide their development.
  
  
• Literacy and Numeracy Growth: This semester saw the continued implementation of school-wide strategies to boost literacy and numeracy. Our targeted initiatives have already shown positive early impact.
  
  
• NAPLAN & Assessment: Years 7 and 9 participated in the NAPLAN Online assessments. Year 9 students results were very pleasing showing that growth for this group across all testing domains was the highest in the Diocese.These results, along with ongoing classroom data, will inform targeted teaching moving forward.
  
  
• Professional Learning: Staff engaged in meaningful professional development focused on the use of formative assessment, inclusive teaching practices, and curriculum differentiation. This learning is directly enhancing classroom instruction and student outcomes.
  
  
• Curriculum Reforms: Planning is continuing across all faculties as part of the NSW Curriculum Reform. Faculty teams have continue reviewing Stage 4 - 6 syllabuses in line with the phased rollout, with a strong focus on clarity, coherence, and deep learning.
  
  

Looking Ahead – Semester 2 Opportunities

• Curriculum Planning & Renewal: We will continue preparing for the new curriculum implementation, with an emphasis on scope and sequence design, assessment alignment, and integrating general capabilities.
  
  
• HSC Trial Examinations: Term 3 will see our Year 12 students sitting their Trial HSC Examinations. Our teachers are committed to ensuring students are well-prepared through revision workshops, feedback sessions, and practice papers.
  
  
• Subject Selections for 2026: Year 8 and Year 9 students will be selecting their elective subjects for 2026. We will provide guidance to help students make informed choices aligned with their interests and aspirations.
  
  
• Continued Parent Partnerships: We remain committed to working in partnership with families. Parent-teacher interviews, ongoing reporting, and clear communication will continue to support a strong home-school connection.
  

Missed Assessment Tasks

A reminder that if you are absent for an assessment task, the Illness/Misadventure process must be followed and medical evidence provided. Please note: Only medical certificates from a Doctor or Pharmacist will be accepted. Online doctor certificates will not be accepted.

Thank you for your continued support throughout the Semester. We look forward to another rich and rewarding Term of learning in Semester 2.

Wishing everyone a safe and restful break.