As outlined in our current Strategic Plan, two key focus areas which the College continues to strive for are building our sense of a ‘one school’ community across both campuses and being transparent in our communication with parents about their child’s learning. Two recent events support both of these objectives.

ANZAC Day Assembly – Honouring Courage and Sacrifice

Last Friday, Helena College came together in a moving ANZAC Day assembly, where students from Years 1 to 12 joined to pay tribute to the courageous men and women who have served our country. It was a solemn occasion marked with deep respect and gratitude for those who have defended our freedoms. Our Head Students played a significant role in the assembly with Maya reading the poem In Flanders Fields and Hannah reciting The Ode before the playing of the Last Post. Our Junior School Choir played their part also performing I am Australian before leading the school in singing the Australian national anthem.

Years K-10 Parent-Teacher Conferences: Strengthening Partnerships

On Friday 19 April, we hosted our parent-teacher conferences for students in Kindergarten to Year 10. It was heartening to witness such strong parent engagement as families came together with our dedicated educators to discuss each child’s progress. On the Glen Forrest campus there were more than 1400 individual conferences and in the Junior School, a parent from most families was able to attend. The day was filled with constructive dialogues, mutual support and shared aspirations for our students’ academic and personal growth. These conferences are vital moments for us to collaborate closely with parents, ensuring that we are aligned in our efforts to support every student’s journey at Helena College.

Both of these events underscore the strength and vibrancy of our College community. They highlight our commitment not only to academic excellence but also to fostering values of respect, service, and partnership. I extend my heartfelt thanks to all who participated in these meaningful occasions.

Peter Coombs | Principal

In recent weeks there have been many stories in the media about the dangers for young people online. The posting of violent and inappropriate videos, sextortion and image based abuse and online bullying remain safety issues that parents and young people should be aware of and have conversations about.

A very helpful resource is the eSafety commissioner website https://www.esafety.gov.au

eSafety is Australia’s independent regulator for online safety. They educate students, parents and educators about online safety risks and are able to remove harmful content such as cyber bullying, cyber abuse and intimate images or videos shared without consent.

The eSafety Commissioner website provides resources and advice around online safety and provides information about how concerns can be reported.

I would encourage all parents and students to visit https://www.esafety.gov.au and familiarise themselves with this valuable resource.

Justin Pitt | Head of Senior Campus

Welcome to Term Two!

I am pleased to inform you that we have enthusiastically plunged back into our learning journey - and I look forward to sharing in the joy of our students' achievements together.

Parent Teacher Conferences
Ensuring families are well-informed about their child's learning progress and development is a crucial aspect of the educational journey.

The Parent Teacher conferences held at the end of Week One were very successful - facilitating meaningful two-way communication centred on each child's academic and social growth. Thank you to all the families who were able to attended.

While Term One focussed on students adjusting to their new grade level and establishing routines and classroom norms, Term Two presents ample opportunities for continued learning, growth and achievements.

Whole School Assembly - Anzac Day
On Friday 26 April, staff and Year 1-12 students came together as one school at our Glen Forrest Campus in a thoughtful Anzac Day assembly, which you can read more about in this edition of the newsletter.

Aussies of the Month - May 2024

Allowing students to have opportunities to take on roles and responsibilities plays a significant part of childhood development. As such, the Aussie of the Month (AOTM) program will again take place this year for students in Years 3 and 4. The AOTM program is designed to recognise personal endeavour, achievement and contribution to the community. The awards also reflect some of the values we share as Australians - a sense of fair play; generosity of spirit; commitment to community participation; and a real concern for the environment. Each month, three students (one from Year 3 and two from Year 4) will be selected to be ‘Aussie of the Month’. The students will receive a special certificate and badge which they can proudly wear for the month.

Congratulations go to Isla (Year 3), Hayden (Year 4C) and Sienna (Year 4P) who have been chosen as Aussies of the Month for May 2024.

Mothers' Day
Sunday 12 May marks a very special occasion - Mothers' Day. Tomorrow's citizens are moulded in the homes of today and as such, you can never underestimate the influence of a quality parent figure. Mothers leave lasting impressions on the hearts of their children through words, actions and simple gestures such as a loving hug.

I hope that on Mothers' Day, all of the mothers and parent figures within our community will feel the special love their children have for them. Thank you for all that you do. You bring joy, comfort and love into our world each and every day.

Greg Miller | Head of Junior School, Kindergarten to Year 5

Student Drivers

Year 12 Students may drive to school as a matter of privilege, not of right. Students must register their vehicles by completing a Student Vehicle Permission Form (available in the Administration Office and on SEQTA) to be registered to park. If any passengers are to be in the vehicle, their names must also appear on the form, along with an accompanying parent signature indicating permission.

Any changes to previously registered details (e.g., new passengers, new make/model etc.) must be re-registered on a new Student Vehicle Permission Form.

Please note only Year 12 Students may park on campus, and they may only park in the Year 12 Carpark area between the College Oval and Bilgoman Road. Our current Year 11s will be Probationary Drivers soon. Unfortunately, there is no parking available on the campus for Year 11 student drivers.

We also remind parents and guardians to not use the Year 12 carpark for pick-up.

Years 11 and 12 Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences

Save the date | Monday, 22 July

We have historically held a ‘Making Sense of the Results Night’ for Year 11 Families following the Semester One Exams. The messages shared that evening were generic and focused on success in Year 11 ATAR courses.

In response to parent feedback from the last survey, we have improved College communications with families about their child’s achievement. To further improve our communications with families about their child’s achievement, we will hold a second Parent-Student-Teacher Conference Evening. While the event is slightly shorter than the one held in March, it will follow a similar format.

Parent-teacher interviews will be conducted for Years 11 and 12 from 2.30 pm to 6.00 pm on the above date in the College Gymnasium.

We will send detailed booking information closer to the date. We look forward to seeing you there.

Uniform Reminders

Winter is Coming

Please remember that the College Sports Jacket is not part of the School Uniform. It is part of the Sports Uniform and worn during Physical Education classes and Inter-school sporting events. With the days getting colder and wetter, it is a timely reminder to get a College Jumper or a soft-shell jacket to prepare for the winter months ahead.

Skirt, Dress and Shorts length

While the College values high uniform standards, it is undesirable to commit an excessive amount of time and resources to enforce this policy at the expense of our core business, which is student learning. To this end, parental and student support is imperative for the College to maintain the uniform standards detailed in our Uniform Policy.

This is a timely reminder for students, parents, and guardians that the specified skirt, dress, and navy College shorts length should be just above the knee. Please amend the length of these uniform items or purchase new ones if required. Don't get caught short.

Year 12 Ball 

A Report from the Ball Committee

As you all know, our Year 12 Ball Committee has been working very hard and is finalising decisions on a DJ, food options, the evening’s theme and decorations. Tickets will cost a mocktail on arrival, a three-course meal, free-flowing soft drinks throughout the night, a DJ, a professional photographer, table decorations, and a photo booth.

Just a reminder that Year 12 students are required to stay at school on the day of the Ball, Thursday, 29 June, until 12.15 pm, so please make sure all appointments for hairdressers, etc., are in the afternoon on that day. Be organised in advance with everything you need to do for the Ball so you can focus on your study program. There is no school for Year 12s on Friday, 28 June.

Regarding pre and post-school parties - please remember that there are specific laws on consuming alcohol and underage drinking and on providing alcohol to underage drinkers. Please take heed of these laws and remember that the school does not sanction any pre or post-ball parties.

If anyone arrives at the Ball under the influence of any illegal substances or attempts to consume them at the Ball, they will be IMMEDIATELY sent home in a taxi - at their expense.

This is a serious issue for the school in our duty of care responsibility, so please, parents and students, be responsible.

We are all looking forward to a wonderful evening and the social event of the year for our Year 12 students.

Thank you.

Craig Hillman, on behalf of the 2023 School Ball Committee

Upcoming Year 10 Family Information Evening 

Subject Selections (Year 11 2025)

Year 10 students will soon make choices related to their 2025 Year 11 courses.

Year 10 students and their parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to attend this presentation. Information regarding the subject selection process and its implications for Years 11 and 12 and post-school pathways will be shared on the evening.

The evening will be in the PAC on Tuesday, 16 July, from 6 pm for a 6.30 pm start to about 7.45 pm. Please bring your Year 10 child with you.

For further information, please contact Craig Hillman, Director of Upper School

Last Day for Year 10s 2024

Friday, 29 November 2024

This date marks the last day of Year 10 for 2024 and will incorporate some House-based challenges at school, morning tea, bus transfers to and from Barrack Street Jetty, a 3-hour River Cruise and lunch.

Watch this space for the theme of the day and ticket details.

Careers Information

9 May | Notre Dame Doctor of Medicine information Session Online

Join Notre Dame for an online information session designed to provide you with crucial insights into Notre Dame's Doctor of Medicine program. This webinar offers a unique opportunity to delve into the program's structure, entry pathways, and exciting new developments.<pTime: 4pm - 5pm (AWST)

• Where: Online via Zoom Webinar
• Find more information HERE
• Register HERE

9 May | ECU Years 11 and 12 Parent Information Session

For parents of students in Year 11 and 12, navigating the conversations about life after high school can be daunting. ECU's online information session is designed to alleviate your concerns and provide all the information you need to guide them through Year 11 and 12 and beyond.

• Time: 6 pm – 7.30 pm 
• Online. Register HERE.

14 May | Career Conversations Information for Families Midland

Time: 6:30 pm - 8 pm

This Education Department free event is for parents, students and the community in your local area and learn more about:

• exploring university and training pathways
• career pathway information for young people with disabilities
• the labour market and where the jobs are
• future work trends
• what employers and industry are looking for.

Registration opens at 6:00 pm for a 6:30 pm start. Refreshments provided.

• LOCATION: Midland Sports Complex,45 Patterson Drive, Middle Swan, WA 6056.
• There is a waitlist for those who can’t get tickets.
• Find information HERE

21 May | ECU Joondalup Campus Tour

Looking to explore the ECU Joondalup Campus? Join ECU staff on one of our tours where they will show you their incredible facilities and beautiful campus, while chatting about your pathway into higher education.

Choose your tour time HERE.

22 May | ECU Parent Information Evening and Pizza Night

Are you currently in Year 10 and trying to choose subjects for next year? Well, grab your parents and come along to our Year 10 Parent Information Evening.

• Joondalup Campus 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm
• Register HERE.

22 May | Murdoch Year 9 & 10 Parent Information Evening

Help your child understand university and their tertiary study options.

There are hundreds of study choices for school leavers. We’re here to help you through this exciting new chapter in your teen’s life by providing all the information you need to guide them through Years 10, 11, 12 and beyond.

Join Murdoch staff for a Parent Information Evening where we'll cover:

• course offerings
• how to help your child choose preferences
• understanding university lingo
• fees & scholarships

Register HERE.

22 May | Murdoch Year 11 & 12 Parent Information Evening

Help your child take the leap from secondary school to university!

There are hundreds of study choices for school leavers. Murdoch staff are there to help you through this exciting new chapter in your teen’s life by providing all the information you need to guide them through Years 11 and 12 and beyond.

Register HERE.

Upcoming Webinar for Parents and Guardians

Elevate Education will be hosting a free webinar for our parents on motivation on Wednesday 8th May.

Elevate works with our students, delivering high-impact workshops on study skills, motivation, wellbeing, and exam preparation. By tuning into their webinar series, you’ll learn how you can help support your child at home by reinforcing the skills they’re learning at school.

Their upcoming webinar on motivation will give you some easy-to-implement strategies to help your child stay motivated as we approach the mid-point of the school year.

How to Get (and Keep!) Your Child Motivated

• Wednesday 8th May 6:30 pm-7:30 pm (AEST)
• Click here to register for free

Here’s what Elevate will be covering on the night:

• Using praise and reassurance to motivate your child.
• Setting relevant and effective goals for your child.
• Helping your child to stay motivated long-term.

Other Opportunities

Defence Force Work Experience

The Defence Work Experience Program provides young Australians interested in Defence as a future career with the opportunity to sample life in Defence and learn more about the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Australian Public Service (APS). The Defence Work Experience Program is pleased to advise that Defence is offering opportunities for work experience activities. We encourage you to check their website regularly.

Defence Force Gap Year

If you are not sure what you want to do next year, check out the Defence Force Gap Year program.

• you get paid.
• you have somewhere to live.
• you learn new skills.
• you travel and you meet new people.

There are 22 career paths to choose from. Check them out HERE

The Olympics are coming. Want a career in Sport?

The Olympics are coming. The Australian team is being selected. The Matilda’s are in the top 10. So many students play sports. So many would love a career in sports.  Being as part of a team gives you a shared purpose, a feeling of belonging and goal to strive for. If you want to work in the sport you love, there are hundreds of opportunities. Bev Johnson from In-Focus Careers has done the hard yards and collated information about sports industries careers HERE.

University News

Early Offers are not made until 2 September.  All WA universities will open applications for 2025 on 1 May. The first offers will not be made until 2 September. This is a significant change that brings our procedures into line with other States and Territories. More information can be found HERE.

Curtin Early Offers

If your predicted ATAR is five points above the ATAR score required for your selected course, you’ll receive an early offer that secures your place in semester 1, 2025. Your offer won’t be dependent on your final year 12 ATAR score. You’ll still need to complete WACE and meet the English and subject requirements for your course.   If your predicted ATAR is less than five points above the ATAR score required for your course, you’ll still receive an early offer for a place at Curtin. You’ll need to achieve a final ATAR that meets course entry requirements, and meet WACE, English and subjects’ requirements for the course. Apply through TISC from 1 May and choose Curtin as your first preference.

Key Contact

• How to Apply to Curtin 
• Contact 1300 222 888
• Book an appointment HERE.

UWA Early Offers

Applicants must have a minimum predicted ATAR of 80 (Broadway ATAR of 78) and meet the entry requirements for their nominated course to receive an offer. Register for updates HERE.

Key Contacts

• Phone 131 UWA (131 892) 8.30am–5.00pm (AWST), Monday to Friday
• Book an appointment HERE.

Notre Dame Early Offers

When evaluating your eligibility, we consider your involvement in extracurricular activities, community service and other non-academic accomplishments. Early offers do not apply to Bachelor of Biomedical Science or the Bachelor of Advanced Biomedical Science pathway to the Doctor of Medicine programs.

Key Contacts

• Phone: (08) 9433 0555
• Email: future@nd.edu.au

ECU Early Offers

If you're in Year 12 and have a predicted ATAR, or you're completing a Certificate IV or a recognised university enabling course that leads to undergraduate study, you can apply for an early offer for an ECU course.

We'll use your most recent school results to calculate a predicted ATAR and if this meets the requirement for your nominated course, you'll receive a conditional early offer of a place. This will be subject to you achieving WACE and meeting the English requirements and any other prerequisites for your course (where relevant).

If you're studying a Certificate IV or enabling course, or if your predicted ATAR doesn't quite meet the minimum entry requirements for your course, you'll still be eligible for an early offer that’s conditional on you meeting all entry requirements for your preferred course. That means achieving the required ATAR with your final results or completing your Certificate IV or enabling course. You'll also need to achieve WACE and meet the English requirements and any other prerequisites for your course.\

Key Contacts

• Ask us
• Enquiries
• 134 328

Murdoch University

Year 12 students graduating in 2024 and planning to study at university in Semester 1, 2025, can apply through the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) from May 2024 until January 2025.

If your teen is applying for an early offer to study a course at Murdoch, they have until December to apply.

Key Contacts

• Opening hours: Mon – Fri, 8am – 6pm
• Make an enquiry 
• 1300 687 3624
• Book an appointment

17 May | UCAT registrations close for medicine places 2025

If you are applying for medicine for 2025 at Curtin, or for an assured pathway into medicine at UWA you need to undertake the UCAT ANZ compulsory entry requirement.

• BOOKINGS CLOSE: Friday 17 May 2024 at 11:59pm AEST
• Late bookings close: Friday 31 May 2024 at 11:59pm AEST
• Final booking deadline: Wednesday 5 June 2024 at 11:59pm AEST
• Testing period:1 July - 9 August 2024

The test is conducted between 3 July and 11 August 2023

Helpful links

• You can register and find preparation tests HERE.
• Find out about reduced test fees HERE
• There are banks of practice tests HERE
• All candidates need to prepare by understanding these test tools.

Thank you to the parents and carers who joined us for our Anzac Day commemorations on Friday 26 April. It was wonderful to see all students from Years 1 to 12 together. The Junior School Choir did themselves proud, with a beautiful performance of ‘I am Australian’ and in leading the school for the Australian National Anthem. Well done to Head Students, Maya and Hannah for leading the service alongside Mr Coombs, and to the Year 5 leaders who laid a wreath on behalf of the Junior School.

Anzac Day is recognised as one of Australia's most important national commemorative occasions and a day of national remembrance. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces (ANZAC) during the First World War. On this special day, Australians reflect on the many different meanings of war, as well as those who served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice in all the conflicts that Australia has participated in up to the present day.

Maya and Hannah, along with Dr Baddock, represented Helena College at the Combined Hills Schools Anzac Day Service in Greenmount, which was organised by the Shire of Mundaring in association with Bellevue Sub-Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia and Greenmount Primary School. The Head Students laid a wreath on behalf of the College at this very special event. 

Congratulations!

This term, we welcomed back Digital Technologies and Media Teacher, Daniel Hortense after he took long service leave in Term One to travel around Europe.  While abroad, Daniel proposed to partner Ashley, and we're delighted to say she accepted!  He kindly shared this beautiful picture with us. We wish them every happiness as they take the next step in their journey together.

Please help Helena College keep flu at bay!

As we know, individual efforts have collective community benefits - and vaccination is the safest and most effective way that people can minimise their risk of getting the flu and passing it on to family, friends and colleagues, alongside healthy habits around hand hygiene, covering a cough, and staying at home while unwell.  For information on vaccinations and managing the risks for cold and flu, please visit the Healthy WA website for tips on staying healthy during winter or consult your medical practitioner. 

Parenting article | Protective Behaviours - Keeping children safe in public

There is a strong shift away from the old rule of “never talk to strangers” to “never go anywhere with anyone without asking permission first”. Catherine Gerhardt has five  practical ways to help keep children safe in public. Please click here to view the article.

Parking reminder - external vicinity of the College

Parents are kindly reminded to comply with local Shire parking regulations especially around schools and in school zones. We have been informed by Mundaring Shire they will be conducting routine patrols of local schools to ensure the roads and pedestrian pathways remain safe for both children and adults to use. You can read more about local parking regulations on Shire of Mundaring website.

The latest trading dates for the Friends of Helena Second-hand Uniform Shop have been released. Thank you to the volunteers involved in organising and operating the shop.

We welcomed the Kindy students to the Library this term. They have been enjoying choosing, borrowing and reading library books. We read a very funny story called ‘Interrupting Chicken’ by David Ezra Stein, and we’re reading a variety of classics both old and new.

The Year 5 students will be looking at and sharing their responses to a variety of picture books written for older students. Some books will involve the stolen generation and refugees, while others use allegory and symbolism to show the characters journey.

We welcome the Scholastic Book Fair to the Junior School Library in Week Four. We encourage parents to come and support our library by visiting the Book Fair on Thursday 9 May and Friday 10 May between 7:45am and 4:00pm. Please bring a shopping bag for any purchases you may make. We really appreciate any support you are able to give us. EFTPOS facilities will be available.

We have been waiting for the colder weather to arrive so the students can enjoy the Library’s couches and blankets.

The Library Ministers (Chloe and Jasmine) have been busy helping out in the Library with displays, the return of books and rewarding students using the library during lunch recess.

A reminder that the use of library bags is a library requirement, especially with the wetter weather. Replacement bags are available in the library for $5. All students have their library session on either a Thursday (PP, 4C, 5B and 5M) or Friday (Kindy, 4P, 2, 3 and 1).

We look forward to another term of reading, reading... and even more reading!

To conclude Term One the Year 5s and 6s combined for the afternoon in a creativity workshop hosted in the Year 6 area in the Senior School campus The students completed a range of timed challenges that included literature, object, improvisation, sensory and team work contexts. It was a great chance to reflect on what creativity looks like in our world, how we can be inspired, harness our ideas and communicate them to others in a persuasive manner. 

Following on from the activity, Year 5 and 6 teams will be formed to participate in the Creative Edge competition , which involves a six-week planned response to stimuli, alongside a spontaneous challenge. We can’t wait to hear what the students come up with! We are also looking forward to more combined Year 5 and 6 events throughout the year.

Shakespeare on Stage

Year 12 Drama ATAR students attended the WA State Theatre on Saturday evening to watch the Bell Shakespeare Company's performance of Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream'. The show was a beautiful interpretation, with minor contemporary changes of physical theatre acting and a unique set design. The cast included only seven actors, each playing more than one role. The exception was the actor who played Puck. The cast stayed on stage throughout, with some compelling set and costume changes. The 'play within a play' was a comedic highlight.

French Poetry Recitation Competition

This year 20 Helena students have taken the amazing opportunity to enter the 2024 French Poetry Recitation Competition organised by Alliance Française. 

There are students across Years 6-9 competing this year. The students have been working on different poems, focusing on pronunciation, intonation and delivery of their poem but also on their interpretation of it. Most of them have already learnt their poem off by heart in their own time and have practised at school (lunchtime) with Mme Archambaud as their coach. 

All students have to submit a video recording of their poem by next week. We are looking forward to hearing who will be going to the finals in June. Bonne chance!

Study Tips

For parents who could not attend the Parent-Teacher interviews on 19 April, here are few practical tips to help your child with their Language studies. Please do not hesitate to contact Mme Archaumbaud if you have any questions.

Annual Languages EP Championships: A Call for Participation!

Attention all language enthusiasts and aspiring polyglots! It's that time of the year again – the eagerly awaited Languages EP Championships are back and are scheduled to take place between 7 and 14 May.

Last year, our students did very well indeed, demonstrating not only their growing language skills but also embodying the spirit of Helena's student learning goals. 

Most importantly, our students emerged from the championship as confident individuals, equipped with the linguistic skills and cultural awareness necessary to thrive in an increasingly globalised society. With each competition round, they improved their linguistic proficiency.

As we gear up for this year's championship, I urge all students to seize this opportunity to develop their linguistic talents. The Languages EP Championships welcome participants of all skill levels.

Together, let's celebrate the beauty of language diversity and champion the ideals of successful learners, skilled problem solvers, effective communicators, engaged citizens, and confident individuals. See you at the Languages EP Championships – where language knows no bounds!

Premier’s Reading Challenge

Following on the very successful launch last year, the Premiers Reading Challenge (PRC) is about to begin for 2024. If accounts were created last year students are welcome to register for this year using the same details. Any student is welcome to join the challenge and log their reading on the PRC website. Students need to read and log 12 books over the 18 weeks of the challenge. They can choose to read books, short stories, graphic novels, eBooks or anything that sparks their interest!

Any student who reads 12 books and logs them during the challenge period will receive a certificate from the Premier of Western Australia and the Minister of Education. There are also weekly chances to win one of over 110 amazing prizes drawn at random when they log online at least one piece of reading material.

So encourage your child to log their reading between Monday 6 May and Friday 6 September via this link

Happy reading.

Rebecca Murray | Teacher Librarian

Countdown as of Friday 3 May: 27 weeks to go

Parent Information Session
The parent session was held in Week One and shared information on the long-term Project that our Year 9 students will be working on this year. Parents who were unable to attend can find a copy of the parent booklet and the PowerPoint presentation in the ‘Documents’ section of SEQTA.

Year 9 Project Interviews
The project interviews will be complete by the end of Week Four and all students will be advised of their project supervisor during Week Five. Students should be walking into their first meeting with their supervisor with ‘Entry 2’ completed and a start on the design specifications for the project. A copy of the notes made during each interview has been scanned and attached to each students ‘Connections’ class. Parents are able to access these documents via SEQTA.

Process Journals
As most students have commenced their project they should have organised their process journals and started recording their initial reflections. There are many prompts throughout the student booklet to assist students with ideas for these important reflections. Students are also welcome to borrow process journals from previous projects to use as a guide and ‘mentor’ to their own process journals. These will also be taken to class each week and can be used as a reference.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any further queries regarding the Year 9 Project.

Rebecca Murray | Project Coordinator

Over the years several our students have taken on the challenge of doing their Duke of Edinburgh Award, an internationally recognised youth program that rewards you for taking part in activities that you choose to do!

The Duke of Edinburgh is a youth development program for all young people aged 14-24, regardless of background or circumstances, to explore their potential by learning a skill, being physically active, volunteering in the community and going on an adventure. Best of all, it lets you design your own Award around your interests!

There are four sections, and yes, participants are required to complete all four:

• Service: Develop a sense of community service by helping others in need
• Skills: Learn something new, or develop your existing interests, skills or hobbies
• Physical Recreation: Get active!
• Adventurous Journey: Discover a spirit of adventure and work as a team with your friends

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome the following students who have elected to complete a Duke of Edinburgh Award:

• Makady S – Bronze
• Sasha R – Bronze
• Ashvin S - Bronze

I am looking forward to supporting the newly joined students and the existing fifteen students to complete their award over the coming months.

If you want to have adventures, learn about new things, meet people who share your interests, help others, build confidence, resilience and employability skills, get fitter and work as part of a tea, please check out the Duke of Edinburgh portal page in SEQTA or Duke of Edinburgh's Award website for more information and speak to Ms Murray if you are interested.

Rebecca Murray | Duke of Edinburgh Award Leader

Year 7 students recently completed a drawing activity in Visual Arts focused on creating self-portraits using both pencil and pen. By closely examining their facial features in a mirror, they worked on achieving accurate proportions, shapes, and capturing the intricate details that make each face unique. The level of precision and creativity in the final drawings was commendable, showcasing their growing skills in portraiture.

The Glen Forrest Campus Academic Support program for Term Two is now open. We have a range of services available to help students succeed in their studies, including one-one-one tutoring, study groups and workshops. We also have a range of Clubs and other activities on offer, so there's something for everyone. View the timetable here.

Term Two has a number of events on the calendar.  The following are snapshots of what is coming up.  Don't forget to check the next newsletter for updates and any new events.

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Free Bike Workshops

The Shire of Mundaring and the RAC are holding  two free bike basics workshops in Darlington on Sunday 5 May. These will take place at Darlington Community Garden, using the pump track, skate park smooth area and Heritage Trail.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Bookings are essential:

• Basic bike skills: Book here
• Bike maintenance: Book here

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Other Notices

Club Sierra Teen Fit Classes

Hills Rangers Years 910 Girls

Kanyana Quiz Night

Mastermind