As Kathy takes a short break, I’ve stepped into the role of Acting Principal for the final stretch of the term. It’s been a genuine privilege to be in this position, and already I have seen so many moments that reflect the heart and energy of our school community.

This week, I am particularly excited to watch our Year 7 students vote for their Year Level Captains. The quality of applications we received was nothing short of impressive. A big thank you to those students who put themselves forward—it takes courage and a sense of service to step into leadership, and it’s clear that our Year 7s are showing just that. We will be celebrating the successful candidates at our Whole School Assembly on Tuesday 24 June.

It has also been great to see a noticeable increase in House Level and Bronze Awards at recent House Meetings. These awards aren’t handed out lightly, they reflect students who are choosing to stretch themselves and take on challenges in how they live spiritually, learn dynamically, and act justly. That kind of growth is always worth celebrating.

A special congratulations to Kaelan Dal Molin, who was officially welcomed into the Catholic Church during our recent Hennessy Parish Mass. This was a significant and beautiful moment, and we are incredibly proud of Kaelan and all students who make the choice to deepen their faith. The Mass itself was very well attended by students, and the fun continued afterwards at Youth Group. If you missed it, don’t worry, our next Mass and Youth Group will be held on Friday 2 August, and we’d love to see even more students there.

Looking ahead, Week 10 will include our final round of Pastoral Programs for the term. Students in Years 7 to 10 will be taking part in Cyber Safety sessions delivered by the Cyber Safety Project, an important reminder about how to navigate the digital world with care, respect and responsibility.

Teachers are also finalising marks for student reports this week. Reports for Years 7–10 will be published via Compass in Week 10. I encourage families to take time to go through these together, reflect on progress, and set fresh goals for Term 3.

Another standout this term has been the Skills for Service Project. The creativity and heart that students have shown is honestly amazing, whether it’s learning a new language to teach at a daycare, knitting beanies for the homeless, sewing blankets, or learning sign language. These are real skills making a real difference.

And finally, we can’t forget the State of Origin Year Level Competition! The lunchtime matches have been full of spirit, teamwork, and some friendly rivalry. It’s been brilliant to see students getting involved, whether playing or cheering from the sidelines.

Thanks for all your support, together we are making a difference.

UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA - FACULTY OF ARTS SHORT COURSES 

The Faculty of Arts and Design (FAD) would like to invite Year 10 - 12 students to attend our DiscoverFAD short courses these winter school holidays. Our short courses are facilitated by our talented academics and are a great way for high school students to experience what life is like at University and gain an understanding of their pathways to get there. 

Held during the Winter school holidays over two or three days, our short courses provide hands-on learning opportunities inspired by our creative degrees. 

• DiscoverFAD short courses offer a certificate upon completion
• These courses focus on producing work worthy of a portfolio, which can be used to apply for our Portfolio Entry Program

https://www.canberra.edu.au/discover-fad/courses-for-high-school-students

YEAR 11 & YEAR 12  ASSESSMENT TASKS

We are now starting to see lots of Assessment Tasks coming in for our Year 11 & Year 12 students. Just a few reminders about expectations around Assessment Tasks; 

• Should a student be absent on the day of an Assessment Task - a parent/caregiver must call the College prior to 8:45am advising the reason for their absence
• On the student's return, they must complete an illness/misadventure form and attach any supporting documentation - this must be submitted to Mrs McInerney
• Should the task that the student was completing be an unseen task - they will be issued an alternative task still meeting the same outcomes
• Partial absences - on the day of Assessment Tasks - students are expected to be present for the whole day - should a task be an in-class task and they are not present prior to that task without explanation they may receive zero for that task

The Stage 6 Assessment Policy is available for all students/parents/caregivers to view. Please do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions. 

YEAR 11 & YEAR 12 ASSESSMENT CALENDARS - TERM 2 

YEAR 12 TRIALS 

Year 12 students will commence their Year 12 trials Monday 4th August – Friday 15th August, 2025. Below are some of the rules and guidelines given to the students in relation to the examination expectations. 

• All examinations will be in E10 and/or E8 and/or E6, except for the Music Aural examination which will be in C1 and Special Provisions which will be in E7.
• Examination starting times and duration vary, please check starting times and see individual papers for reading times.
• All exams and reschedules will be on Compass - please check daily. 
• Special provision examinations may go beyond the scheduled finish time.
• Students are required to be outside the examination room at the time advised in this schedule 10 minutes prior to starting time (or as soon as the bus arrives for AM exams). 
• Students are to remain in the examination room until the completion of the set examination time for their subject. 
• Student numbers only are to be written on examination papers. 
• Writing pads and booklets will be supplied. 
• Pens, pencils, approved calculators and other required equipment are to be brought into the examination in a clear plastic bag. Pencil cases are not permitted.
• Borrowing of equipment is not permitted. Students should check: hsc/rules-and-processes/exam-equipment-list for requirements. 
• NESA requirements: all writing is to be in BLACK PEN ONLY and must be only written on the lines provided. If you need extra space please request extra writing booklets. 1 question per booklet works best.
• Mobile phones and other IT devices, including smart watches are not permitted; they must be left outside the examination room. 
• Driving – please do not block the driveway in front of the park on Caple Street and drive carefully along Dundas Street at all times.
• During the examination period you are only required to be at school for your examination unless you have both morning and afternoon exams. If that is the case you stay at school and go to the Library.
• Study will be available in the library during the examination period. 
• Correct school uniform is to be worn for all examinations. 
• If you are away for an examination, you must contact the front office prior to 8:30am and correct assessment procedures and processes to be followed. 

SAVE THE DATE - YEAR 11, 2026 INFORMATION SESSIONS

A huge congratulations to the following students who broke records:

Malayah Anesbury 15 Years Girls 100m – 13.37 s

Previous Record set in 2008 by Lauren Sheridan (13.90 s) 

Malayah Anesbury 15 Years Girls Long Jump - 4.74 m

Previous Record set in 2008 by Lauren Sheridan (4.36 m) 

Malayah Anesbury 15 Years Girls Triple Jump - 10.47

Previous Record set in 2024 by Malayah Anesbury (9.65 m) 

Eliza Taylor 17+ Years Girls 100m – 13.84 s

Previous Record set in 2011 by Lauren Sheridan (14.23 s) 

Eliza Taylor 17+ Years Girls 200m – 29.06 s

Previous Record set in 2018 by Emma Hibbert (30.24 s) 

Klara Booth 14 Years Girls Long Jump – 4.44 m

Previous Record set in 2024 by Malayah Anesbury (4.33 s) 

The canteen has two new exciting items on the winter menu.

• Toasted Turkish Melt with schnitz, cheese and mayo
• Toasted Turkish Sweet Chilli Melt

Please Note: This is only available through ONLINE ORDERS.

Skip the queue and never miss out, order your lunch online through FlexiSchools App.