Welcome back for Term 4. Junior secondary is expecting a successful and productive term working with our students. Term 4 is closely linked with our key celebrations for the year as we are sure to achieve wonderful results both in the classroom and out. The next nine weeks will pass very quickly for us all. Whilst some adjustments will be made to celebrations we look forward to sharing these events with you whilst aligning with COVID safe guidelines.

This week we have covered our not negotiables again with our students at assemblies, we like to take this time each term to remind students of our high expectations for their attendance, classroom effort and behaviour. We have linked these messages to our Optima Code – Be safe, Be respectful and Be a learner. There is also a separate communication that has come to parents via email in relation to the growing concern of students using illegal Vapes or e-cigarettes. I would encourage you to read this email and contact the school is you have any questions.

Please be aware our planning and preparation for 2022 is well and truly underway.

• Review of class composition including gathering student and teacher input on this including our incoming Year 6 cohort.
• Check in on literacy and numeracy with ACER testing being completed by all year levels in first few weeks to assist planning and supporting students in strengths and weaknesses.
• Review and enhancement of our literacy and numeracy classroom routines.
• Comprehensive Transition plan to support our incoming Year 7 students into PBC  including a plan for the first four weeks of Year 7.