Issue #7 17 July 2026

Academic Pathways & Future Planning

Term 3 marks a pivotal period for our senior and middle school students as Course Counselling officially gets underway. Choosing a future pathway is an exciting milestone, but it requires careful reflection. As students begin selecting their subjects for 2027, we encourage them to thoroughly consider their individual capacity, past academic performance, inherent potential, and, most importantly, what their desired career or tertiary pathway realistically requires.

To kick off this process, our Year 9 and 10 students recently attended a Careers Expo on Thursday, 18th July. This expo was vital in highlighting the expectations, rigorous processes, and dedication required to succeed in the Vocational Major (VM) and Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). Looking ahead to next year, the school will be introducing a series of strategic steps designed to elevate academic rigour, ensuring all students are exceptionally well-prepared for the demands of their senior years.

Please note the key course counselling and career program dates below:

• Year 11 Course Counselling: Commences on Tuesday, 21st July.
• Year 10 Week-Long Careers Program: Starts on Monday, 27th July, offering an immersive look into future industries and prerequisite planning.
• Year 9 Course Counselling: Takes place on Friday, 7th August, guiding our youngest senior school prospects as they take their first major steps toward subject specialisation.

Parent Teacher Conferences 6th August

Please note, these are being held at school on Thursday 6th August. This is a great opportunity to:

• Meet the teachers.
• Gain clarity on semester 1 reports.
• Help your children organise their homework routines and preparation for upcoming Learning Tasks.
• Have conversations about appropriate pathways and what subjects are suitable.
• Discuss how your child can extend themselves in the coming weeks.

Celebrating Diversity & Global Connections

Beyond academic excellence, our school community thrives on cultural diversity and global perspectives, both of which will be front and centre over the coming weeks.

Multicultural Day Planning

Our dedicated Multicultural Committee will be meeting on Monday, 3rd August to dive deeper into the planning and logistics of our upcoming Multicultural Day celebrations. This event is a cornerstone of our school calendar, allowing us to value, respect, and celebrate the rich tapestry of backgrounds that make our student body so unique.

International Sister School Visit

We are also thrilled to announce that during the week of 10th August, we will be hosting visiting students from our sister school in Izumiotsu, Japan. Cultural exchange programs like this provide invaluable global learning opportunities, fostering lifelong friendships, mutual understanding, and giving our students a firsthand look at global citizenship. We look forward to giving our Japanese guests a warm and vibrant welcome!