Secondary News

Friday, 03 Mar 2023

Secondary Strength and Conditioning
Thursday afternoon saw some of our sporting students attend our first strength and conditioning session at Engine Room Morisset. Under the guidance of head trainer Shaun, our students were put through an introductory session focused on teaching correct form, technique, and control. This provides the basis for future sessions. Our...
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Friday, 03 Mar 2023

Year 7 Unit 'Welcome to Country'
In Year 7 English students are currently studying a unit of work called 'Welcome to Country', which prompts students to answer the driving question: How can we use storytelling and/or multimedia to share new awareness and respect for the Indigenous culture and First Peoples of our nation? Students are studying a range of...
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Friday, 03 Mar 2023

Ride4Rescue
Last week 8 students and 2 teachers were part of a team of 34 riders who participated in Ride4Rescue. This is a charity bike ride from Canberra to Mt Kosciusko to raise funds for the ADRA Blossom Project in Vanuatu and Restore One. The ADRA Blossom Project educates to prevent domestic...
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Friday, 17 Feb 2023

Inaugural Year 11 PROPEL Class
The PROPEL learning pathway is our new personalised education program that tailors to each student's strengths and interests, allowing them to learn independently and reach their full potential. Students are enthusiastic about the initiative that promises to change their learning and growth.Our inaugral Year 11 PROPEL students are busy setting goals,...
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Friday, 17 Feb 2023

Year 7 Crosslands Camp
On Monday morning, 74 Year 7 students and nine staff headed to Crosslands Youth & Convention Centre for their first Secondary School camp. First up was the 6km hike (thankfully mostly downhill!) which challenged some, while others were keen to jog ahead and leave the rest behind. After the hike there was an afternoon swim...
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Friday, 17 Feb 2023

First Days of PROPEL
The 2023 PROPEL class had a great start to the year, settling into their new space and making it their own. One of the challenges on the first day was to put together their own set of drawers, which was a learning experience in determination and patience! Each student was...
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Friday, 09 Dec 2022

Year 8 Medieval Day
Year 8 students celebrated Medieval Day on Tuesday, and Year 5 were also invited along to check out the fun! There was May Pole, archery, trebuchet, and catapult building. Students finished off with a scavenger hunt and then lunch.
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Friday, 02 Dec 2022

Year 7 Dolphin Cruise
The Year 7 students went to Port Stephens on Wednesday and enjoyed a dolphin cruise as part of their study on tourism for Geography and to also cap the year off with a fun activity. The weather was divine with the sun shining and a light breeze. Many dolphins came...
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Friday, 25 Nov 2022

Year 12 Crosslands Retreat
The Year 12 Retreat at Crosslands Youth and Convention Centre provided an opportunity for the new Year 12 cohort to reconnect and refocus for the year that is ahead. The beautiful surroundings were enjoyed by students and staff alike, with many opting in to the sunrise walks with Mr Kunz...
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