Year Coordinators

A break in the weather enabled Year 7 to run two activities over the past fortnight. Fortunately we had one of the best days so far, weather wise, to run the annual Belonging Day at Boambee Bay.

The day began with our College Year 10’s running some ice breaker activities and games with each homeroom. This was a great opportunity to build friendships and relationships with the older students as we progressed through the day.

After recess we held the homeroom vs homeroom war cry challenge. This brought together the Year 10’s and Year 7’s to create a original chant and dance to represent their own homeroom. This brought out all the ‘inner cheerleaders’, ‘town-criers’ and also some funky dance moves from each of the groups. There could only be one winner that was able to go first to the BBQ for lunch and that was 7D.

After a lunch break of some downtime, swimming, soccer, cricket and just hangin’ with friends, Year 7 took part in a Tug of War challenge. All the students participated and represented their homeroom and also their gender later on. It’s fair to say that the boys in Year 7 (and Year 10) may need to practise before the next challenge.

Despite the overcast conditions, it was a great day for both students and teachers that hopefully began new positive relationships or cemented some existing ones.

A big thanks to the teachers who assisted on the day, and also Mr Boshier and his Year 10 students for their excellent leadership and support of Year 7 that made the day run so well.

“My favorite part of Belonging day was the Class vs Class tug of war and the Class vs Class war cries. I had a really fun time. Thanks” Jaime Year 7

Year 11

Year 11 simply just keep on impressing me and many of their teachers. We are all so proud of you and the maturity you have shown this term. The handful of students who unfortunately received an N2 for minor uniform infringements, like not wearing their hat in the yard or not having their hair tied back, completed their lunch detentions without question. These students also completed a Random Act of Kindness (RAOK) for a staff member of their choice. The purpose of the RAOK is to turn a negative into a positive and I have been receiving many positive comments from staff expressing how appreciative they were for these RAOK from our Year 11 students. Year 11 are also quickly noticing the warm fuzzy feeling you get when you put a smile on somebody’s dial. As a result of their excellent behaviour they were treated to a rewards BBQ at lunch on Wednesday and I look forward to doing the same next term. Keep up the good work!  

On another note I am receiving feedback from teachers that some students are submitting assessment tasks late. This is not acceptable without a good reason so make sure you follow protocol and submit a variation of assessment form (VOA) if this is the case. Students are reminded that there is help available if they are not coping with the workload. I am always available for a chat.

We wish the 13 Year 11 students attending the spiritual retreat KAIROS next week all the best and hope they find it an uplifting and valuable experience.

Lastly, our Year 12 jersey design has been finalised and we will have samples available next week so students can order the correct size. Have a great break Year 11 you’ve earned it!