Dear Parents, Carers and Friends, 

They school Term is flying by as Monday marks the beginning of Week 4.

Year 7 to Year 10 student's end of Semester examinations will begin on Monday 11^th November; leaving just 10 school days for students to ensure they are prepared. An effective way to approach this task is to ask their teachers for an overview of the areas that the exams will cover. The second part of the preparation is that the students then need to revise the areas indicated by their teachers.

Times of change:  We used to think the maturation of student’s frontal lobes (responsible for impulse control), was complete by 18, but now scientists say it’s more like the mid-to late-20s. Puberty occurs between age 8 and 13 for girls, 9 and 14 for boys – and physical changes are preceded by chemical rumblings. We celebrate early developmental milestones – moving from a tricycle to a two-wheeler – but not when it comes to preparing children for adolescence. We serve students well by letting them know as that just as they grew from babies to second graders, they will also grow from second graders to teenagers – and we are there to support them.

The first Kindergarten Orientation Day was held on Tuesday; some of the parents were a little shocked to be informed that their child was a member of the Graduation Class of 2031. It was wonderful to welcome the 22 students to their first day of big school. Kinder Orientation day #2 will be held next Wednesday 6th. 

We then welcome current Year 6 students on Friday 8^th November to our Secondary Campus for our second Year 7 Orientation Day.

As we approach the end of the school year, I encourage you all to keep up to date by viewing our Electronic Calendar regularly. 

Kind regards and warm wishes to you all.

Rod Little.