Term 2 is also at an end and for some it is coming in a hurry. I hope that you all have a great break and students come back refreshed and ready to face the challenges of Term 3.

For Year 12 this break is vital.  Major Works need to be a focus for those doing practical subjects. Study for the HSC Trials need to a priority for all of Year 12. Yes, there does need to be some down time but if these few weeks are not used wisely, Year 12 students put themselves at a disadvantage and increase their stress levels.

I had the privilege on going on the Year 12 Standard English excursion to The Rocks where they went on 'The Rocks Aboriginal Dreaming Walking Tour', and then see the Major Works of our Aboriginal Studies students displayed in the Library in the evening. Both were a rewarding and challenging experience. To really understand another culture, it starts by listening to stories. I would challenge us to listen more and judge less.

Year 12 English - The Rocks Aboriginal Dreaming Walking Tour

Our Year 12 Standard English students participated in The Rocks Aboriginal Dreaming Walking Tour. This supports their current HSC study of First Nations poet, Ali Cobby Eckermann and was also a great way to build memories and connections with each other and their teachers.

Chapel/Life Special Guest

This week at Chapel Life we had the privilege of having Puna Rasaubale speak with the students. He shared his story of growing up as the son of a Pastor and being a professional rugby league player and boxer. Puna explained how on Sundays he would go to church, however Monday to Saturday he lived for himself, he joined a gang and started doing drugs. He shared how he always knew about God but never had a relationship with Him. Puna said his life was on a downward spiral. It was at this point that Puna cried out to God and for the first time in his life he experienced God. Puna made a commitment to put God first in his life, after this, God began to restore his life. The students enjoyed listening to Puna and it was exciting to see many respond to the Gospel. 

HSC Aboriginal Studies Display Night

Well done to the Year 12 Aboriginal Studies class – their Major Projects were spectacular at the Display Night.

"I would like to congratulate Mrs Amber Erasmus on her achievement with this group of students. It was clear at the Display Night evening that each student has enjoyed the course and been challenged by it. Well done!"  Mrs Fiona Fordyce - HSIE Co-ordinator

- 'The Importance of Being Earnest'  in Week 10