As we end another school year, it is time to reflect on the remarkable year our Year 11 students have had. It has been a year filled with new experiences, academic challenges, personal growth, and unforgettable memories.  

While there have been many firsts for the Year 11s – access to the kitchenette and ‘toasty machines’, studying a Year 12 subject, completing the GAT, and leading House Arts. The Year 11 Formal was for most of the girls, the highlight of the year. The girls enjoyed joining together as a Cohort, for an evening of laughter and lots of dancing.  

While the academic rigors of Year 11 have sometimes been challenging for students, support throughout the year as part of our Wellbeing Program has been offered, emphasising reflection, goal setting, and effective study strategies. This has given students the resources to persevere and show resilience to move through those ‘pinch point’ moments in the academic calendar.  

In the midst of academic challenges, Year 11 students enjoyed a range of activities in their Wellbeing sessions. From high-intensity Zumba and Karaoke to relaxing mindfulness and meditation activities, giving students an opportunity to share their hidden talents, de-stress and discover something new. 

Leadership development has been an important component in the wellbeing calendar this year, as very early in the year the Year 11s came together in their House Tutor Groups to work collaboratively on their House Arts performances – writing the script, running auditions, formulating music sequences, and creating dance routines to ensure a successful end of year performance.    

As Year 11 students prepare to transition into their final year of school, they do so with a wealth of experiences, a strong sense of community, and the confidence that they can accomplish whatever they set their minds to. This year has certainly been one of triumph and transformation for the Year 11 Cohort.