Amazing projects created in Technologies subjects!
Our high school Technologies Faculty is known for nurturing talent and inspiring creativity among our students. We took a sneak peek into some of the remarkable projects completed by our dedicated students across various technologies subjects. From textiles to woodworking and multimedia, their passion and skills have resulted in extraordinary creations. Textiles The Year 7 […]
Principal 30/6/23: Perspectives on Leadership from Our School Captains
Many of you will have noticed that Mr McMullen is currently enjoying three weeks of well-earned Long Service Leave. In his absence, I thought it would be good to hear about leadership from the perspective of our two school captains, Adelaide Baker and Nathan Pavey. Personally, I have seen that Adelaide and Nathan carry their […]
Primary 30/6/23: Join the fun and ignite imagination
Exciting things are brewing at our school as we will soon be able to participate in Loose Parts Play! Mr. Simmons and his dedicated team are in the middle of construction, and the containers have been delivered and put in place. The vision of this unique play space is starting to take shape, and we […]
High School 30/6/23: The Power of Influencers: Protecting Our Children Online
I wanted to share some valuable insights from a recent conference that I attended, where we had the privilege of hearing from the e-safety Commissioner. The discussion centered around the various challenges our young people face in the realm of social media. Our ultimate goal is to foster an environment where all our students can […]
Primary 16/6/23: TT Rockstars featured WCCS
TT Rockstars has become a household name for families with children in years 3 to 6. This exceptional mathematical program, introduced by the talented Mrs. Vanmidde several years ago, has proven to be a game-changer for our students. It supports them in mastering their multiplication and division facts while improving their recall speed and accuracy. […]
High School 16/6/23: Choosing subjects and future thinking
The learning journey is an exciting and vibrant time for students, especially as they move into their senior years of schooling. Current students in Year 8 and 10 are about to embark on a busy period as they prepare to make subject choices for 2024. For some students, choosing subjects can be seen as a […]
Principal 16/6/23: Musical rehearsals and staff changes
Musical Rehearsals in Full Swing This term, I have had the pleasure of dropping in on rehearsals of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and if you are following the school’s Facebook page you would have seen cast profiles too. I am amazed at the hard work and talent of our singing, dancing and […]
Principal 2/6/23: Little Night Music and Tony Rinaudo
This week I would like to highlight two blessings our school has enjoyed over the past week. Blessings such as these do not fit within the measurable frameworks that are often used to compare schools. However, these events are what contributes to make schools alive and meaningful as communities who have generational impact. Little Night […]
High School 2/6/23: Anxiety and sleep
In the last newsletter article, we looked at the topic of Youth Mental Health. Parents can play a vital role in supporting their teenager’s mental health and well-being by staying informed and engaged in their lives. Two areas that I would like to provide some resources on in this article are; Anxiety coping skills Good […]
Primary 2/6/23: Primary report changes
Dear Parents and Carers, I hope this newsletter finds you well. This week’s newsletter is focused on some significant changes concerning our primary school reporting system. These changes have been designed to enhance your understanding of your child’s progress in a more comprehensive and informative manner. Kindergarten Reports Starting this academic year, Kindergarten students will […]