It has been so pleasing to see the group start 2025 in such a positive mindset with their senior studies. A lot has been expected of Year 11 in the early weeks of term but their ability to adapt and take on responsibility has been exceptional. All staff members have acknowledged the great start that Year 11 have made this year with their course content and show an aptitude to learn and excel this year.

Year 11 have also been introduced to the assessment policies that will be used throughout the year to keep track of major tasks and dates in their subjects. The assessment handbook has been emailed to all students and parents/caregivers. Ms Denham went through the main changes from Year 10 with students in our year meeting on Monday to ensure all students are aware of the requirements in Stage 6. A copy of the Handbook and the Misadventure form has also been placed on the ‘Stage 6 2026’ Microsoft Teams page that is available to all Year 11 students. This will be the location of all major announcements and documents that students will need throughout the year, in one place. I ask all students to check this regularly and become strong communicators as a skill endorsed in senior studies.

Furthermore, the exciting opportunity of taking on leadership opportunities at CMCC was introduced in the form of ‘Student Leadership meetings’ that will be held Wednesday Week B break 2 for any students who have expressed interest. A number of students nominated and attended our first session last fortnight and these sessions are aimed at developing and workshopping their leadership skills. I look forward to working with Mrs Denham (Head of House Bathu) and the whole CMCC Senior Leadership Team to build capacity and student voice through these sessions as students prepare to nominate for key roles in Year 12.

Last week our Year 11 VET Construction Pathways students spent the day completing their mandatory training and workshop induction on site with Mr Hughes and Mrs Nischang. This course offers hands on experience and work placement during the year so students can gain valuable experience in the construction industry at school level. 

On Wednesday Year 11 SLR started their practical component of their Lifesaving unit. Students will be working towards gaining their Bronze Medallion or Bronze Star this term in these sessions. They have already started the theory and CPR components of the course and over the next few weeks will attend the pool sessions to cover all the practical aspects of the award.

Thank you all for your continued support of your child over the first weeks of Year 11 and please reach out at any time should the need present: loretta.browne@mn.catholic.edu.au

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