We know Sandy from her work with us over the last 2 years. Currently on Maternity Leave looking after her young son, Arlen, Sandy returns to this new leadership role in January following Christine Bessant's retirement at the end of 2019. I'm sure you will join me in congratulating Sandy on her appointment.
Term 3 is an important time for staff changes ahead of the new year and I will bring an update to you as we proceed through the remainder of the year.
Following the College Review earlier in the year we are pursuing the appointment of an additional Deputy Principal in the Senior School, to work alongside Mr Young and to bring additional priority to our work in quality learning. Advertisements for this and other position are in the public area at the current time and appointments will be made in the next few weeks.
Year 12 Major Works students have now had their work assessed. Students in Drama, Visual Arts, Music and IT Timber have all completed their practical works ahead of the normal HSC Examinations in October. In a positive process for some other Year 12 students, we know of a number who have received early entry offers to University and there will be more to come. While Year 12 is a pressured year, milestones such as these make for a calmer process for our young people.
NAPLAN Results will be released to families of students in Years 3, 5, 7 & 9. Our College results have generally been pleasing and maintain the improvement of recent years.
Recent events such as Grandparents' Day; our Creative Arts Nights and the Year 12 Illuminate event are described in the following pages. Please enjoy the colour and diversity of our programs and progress.
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise." Psalm 111:10
