Reflecting on Term 1
As we reach the end of a busy and eventful term, we reflect on the incredible initiatives and achievements of our students. From community engagement to outstanding personal accomplishments, it has been a term to celebrate.
Throughout the term, students participated in various activities, including the International Women’s Breakfast, the Bombing of Darwin Ceremony, the Year 12 leadership group’s introduction of Circle Time for Year 7 students, Early Bird Reading, and the ever-popular House Singing Competition.
A special congratulations to Macey (Year 10), who has made history as the youngest-ever winner of the NT Sportsperson of the Year award. Macey is also the first Northern Territorian to be selected for Swimming Australia’s Flippers Squad—an incredible achievement! Also, congratulations to Abigail (Year 12), who was one of five selected NT representatives that attended the 30th National Schools Constitutional Convention (NSCC) in Canberra.
Our Prefects took part in a public speaking course based on the Toastmasters model. Their final presentation in front of parents, staff, and students was inspiring and entertaining. Congratulations to all participants for their impressive progress in speech delivery and presence.
The Sustainability Committee, led by Charlotte (Year 12 Sustainability and Reconciliation Prefect), has made a real impact. They have:
- Donated over 1,000 books, stationery, and resources to schools and orphanages in Cambodia and Timor-Leste.
- Have begun designing a new Sustainability/Reconciliation Garden.
- Organised Junior School crafting sessions to build frog, bug, and bee hotels to promote biodiversity.
- Planned a food scraps system with a worm farm, set to launch next term.
- Scheduled our inaugural Sustainability Week (Term 3, Week 3) with fun activities and guest speakers.
- Introduced a legacy tree initiative, allowing each graduating Year 12 class to plant a native tree.
The enthusiasm and involvement of our students are truly inspiring. Wishing everyone a restful and safe holiday!
Kylie Mobilia
Head of Senior School
Vocational Education & Training (VET) success
VET has gotten off to a flying start this term! Our students have been actively engaging in offsite VET programs, gaining hands-on experience in Hairdressing, Construction, Aquaculture, Police Fire & Emergency Services, and Indigenous Allied Health. Meanwhile, onsite VET courses have commenced in Workplace Skills, Tourism, and Sport & Recreation, providing students with valuable industry knowledge and practical skills. We look forward to seeing their progress throughout the year!
Debbie Middleton
Careers and VET Coordinator
Year 10 Launch Humanities Excursion: Fishing at Elizabeth River
As part of their unit, "Hooked on the Territory: Exploring Fishing and Culture," Year 10 Humanities students embarked upon an exciting excursion to the Elizabeth River Jetty. The outing aimed to teach students essential skills for planning a fishing trip, including analyzing weather forecasts, understanding tides and water quality, and identifying different fish species. Students tested their hands-on skills by fishing with handlines and squid bait, which they've practiced in class.
This experience offered a unique opportunity for students to connect with local culture while learning practical knowledge about fishing.
Brooke George
Music Teacher
Geography fieldwork
As part of Unit 1 Geography, students conducted a fieldwork excursion to investigate the characteristics of bushfires and the interconnections between human and physical factors influencing bushfire risk. The study focused on identifying key environmental conditions, such as climate, vegetation, and topography, that contribute to bushfire behaviour and human factors like land use, mitigation strategies, and emergency management.
Students collected primary data through field observations, interviews, and photographic evidence, analysing how human activities, such as urban development and land clearing, impact bushfire frequency and intensity. The excursion also incorporated geospatial technologies, including GIS mapping, to visualise fire-prone areas, historical fire patterns and evaluate the effectiveness of hazard reduction strategies.
Following the fieldwork, students use their findings to produce a detailed report assessing the relationship between human and physical factors in bushfire events. This report demonstrates their understanding of key geographical concepts such as interconnection, scale, change, and sustainability. Students develop a deeper appreciation of bushfire management challenges and the importance of informed decision-making in reducing bushfire risk by integrating field data with geospatial technology and secondary data.
Matthew McKenna
Humanities Teacher
