Last week we were informed that the Anglican Schools Commission have approved our Strategic Plan 2025-2029. You can read the Strategic Plan online for further information, but our four main areas of focus are:

• Learning
• Community
• Environment
• Performance

In this edition of the newsletter, I’d like to focus on learning, and the connection to one of our four values – wisdom. When we look at our values across the College they do line up well with our four focus areas from the Strategic Plan, with wisdom a long-term outcome aligned to our learning across the P-12 environment and beyond.

For our Year 12 students, Term 4 is a pivotal time filled with final classes, exams, and important celebrations as they approach the culmination of their schooling journey.

This term will be all about focus and perseverance in relation to learning before the celebrations. Parents, your support during this time is invaluable — encouraging balance and wellbeing is just as important as supporting study efforts.

Study Tips for Students

• Create a Study Schedule: Break down your revision into manageable chunks and set clear goals each day.
• Stay Active and Rested: Regular breaks and physical activity help keep your mind sharp.
• Ask for Help and Feedback: Don’t hesitate to reach out to teachers or peers if you’re stuck or need clarification.
• Stay Positive: A positive mindset can improve focus and reduce anxiety.

Advice for Parents

• Provide a Quiet Study Space: A comfortable, distraction-free area helps your child focus.
• Encourage Routine: Regular sleep and healthy meals support energy and concentration.
• Be Supportive: Celebrate progress, not just results, and encourage self-care.
• Communicate: Keep in touch with teachers if you have concerns or questions.
• Model Calmness: Your calm and positive attitude can help ease exam stress at home.

While these tips may be particularly helpful for our Year 12 students entering external exams, they are relevant across all year levels as we continue to look at ways to support learning and development for all of our students.

As we move through this term, there will be many important events including exam periods, year-end celebrations, and special recognitions for each of our sub-schools and student engagements. We look forward to sharing these moments with you all and know that the celebration events are always enhanced by a strong finish from a learning and development perspective too.

Andrew Peach
PRINCIPAL