Secondary News

Friday, 09 June 2023

ASSA Basketball Tournament
After a big day of games at the ASSA Basketball Tournament this week, our Secondary Junior teams had some excellent results!AVD Girls came 3rd in the Premier DivisionAVD1 Boys came 1st in the Premier DivisonAVD2 Boys came 3/4 in the Premier DivisionJayden T was MVP of his division and was...
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Friday, 09 June 2023

Secondary Athletics Carnival
It was a great day the other week for our Secondary Athletics Carnival. There was high participation in most age groups. The overall results are not available yet as we still have a few javelin events and the 1500m to complete. The House Captains did a great job and were...
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Friday, 02 June 2023

The Chicken Coop Project
In Mrs Nevell's Food Technology class, Ethan S and Daniel M became increasingly aware of the amount of green waste being thrown into the bin. They believed that there must be a better solution for the environment. Determined to make a change, the boys embarked on a mission to persuade...
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Friday, 26 May 2023

Year 10 Geography Excursion
Year 10 students went to the Newcastle foreshore and Nobbys Beach last Friday to study Environmental Change and Management. They learnt about sediment deposition, waves and tidal action, erosion and dredging. It was a sunny and calm day, perfect conditions for Geography fieldwork outside the classroom. 
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Friday, 19 May 2023

Year 10-12 Paul Dillon Presentation
Last week we had Paul Dillon present to all of our Year 10-12 students. Paul is a leading researcher and educator in the field of alcohol and other drugs and has been a guest at our school for the last 10 years. Paul's presentations are honest and engaging and give...
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Friday, 19 May 2023

Year 9 Challenge Sunrise
The Year 9 students participated in the Sunrise Ceremony last Friday as a part of the Challenge wellbeing program. This ceremony holds immense significance as it marks a pivotal moment in the teenagers' development, symbolising their transition from Year 9 to Year 10 and their journey towards adulthood. The Challenge...
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Thursday, 11 May 2023

PROPEL Students Complete the Lift Project
PROPEL students have recently completed the internationally recognised, evidence-based wellbeing program - The Lift Project. The students spent time each week exploring different aspects of wellbeing and practical strategies to lift their mood.  Learning, practising and reflecting on each lesson was a useful exercise that encouraged self reflection and personal...
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Thursday, 11 May 2023

Year 11 Maths Learns Car Maintenance
Year 11 Maths students from Mr Kunz’s class and PROPEL had a hands-on lesson in car maintenance this week. The students are currently doing an assessment task on factors that need to be considered when purchasing a car - loan repayments, servicing and maintenance, fuel economy, registration, etc. Many of...
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Friday, 05 May 2023

Year 10 Work Experience
Year 10 students were out and about enjoying their Work Experience this week. They were involved in a range of different places and areas, including Taronga Zoo, vets, physio practices, nurseries, architecture and accountancy practices, locksmiths, radio stations, pharmacies, trades, engineering and automation, teaching, childcare, the beauty and aged care...
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