As we enter the final stretch of Term 4, our Year 12 students are now immersed in their SACE and IB examinations, a culmination of years of learning, growth and commitment. This period is both challenging and exciting, marking the end of one journey and the beginning of another.
Across the School, teachers have worked tirelessly to prepare our students for this moment. In the weeks leading up to exams, the focus has been on consolidating understanding, building confidence and developing effective study routines.
For our students, this time of year is about demonstrating the depth of their learning, applying knowledge, analysing information, and communicating ideas with clarity and insight. Whether through formal examinations or final investigations, each task provides an opportunity to showcase the skills they have developed over the years of their schooling. These assessments encourage critical thinking, creativity and reflection, helping students to draw meaningful connections between their classroom learning and the world beyond school.
While academic readiness is essential, so too is wellbeing. It is natural for students to experience increased stress during this period, and our pastoral and teaching teams continue to support them with practical strategies and perspective. Parents also play an invaluable role by helping students maintain balance, ensuring adequate rest, healthy routines and moments to pause and recharge.
The SACE and IB pathways each offer valuable preparation for life beyond school. Both cultivate the skills universities and employers consistently seek, problem solving, independence, collaboration and resilience. Through these experiences, students not only demonstrate what they know but also who they are as learners and young adults ready to contribute to their communities.
To our Year 12s, we are immensely proud of how you have approached this final chapter of your schooling. Your commitment, courage and curiosity have been evident every step of the way. We wish you clarity of thought, confidence and calm as you complete your exams and look ahead to the exciting opportunities that await.
Kate Fryer
Director of Teaching and Learning