Watha Endeavor House (Years 9 and 10)
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There is no doubt that the busyness of Term 2 is in full swing with students readily preparing themselves for formal assessment tasks, our musicians busily rehearsing for their varied ensembles and our sportspeople striving to succeed, whilst keeping sportsmanship at the centre of their competitive spirits. As the pace of the term continues to increase, I wholeheartedly encourage parents and caregivers to work with their children, and the child’s teachers, to ensure that they are across the relevant detail. As always, should you require further clarification or support, please do not hesitate to contact a classroom teacher, relevant Leader of Learning or Leader of Wellbeing and Engagement, or myself as Head of Watha Endeavour House.
In Week 3, Watha House students were fortunate to participate in the Startups @ School program, organised by our College’s Careers Adviser, Ms Cassie Barnett. In this session, students witnessed a presentation from Jess Hodge, the co-founder of Resourceful Living, a plastics recycling company based out of the Hunter Valley. Some students also then participated in an Entrepreneurial Workshop with staff from the University of Newcastle which further engaged our learners in the diverse opportunities available to our students.
Year 9 Highlight
In this edition of The Nest I would like to recognise the vast majority of our Year 9 cohort who are embracing the theme for this term’s Learning Advisor sessions – Being an Upstander – Protecting What Is Important. In their Week 3 LEA sessions, students were challenged to record their own personal commitment to being an upstander, and through my engagement with Year 9 this fortnight it is clear that the vast majority of students are heeding their own promise and commitment.
Year 10 Highlight
Recently, our Year 10 cohort participated in the Hunter Valley Careers Expo. It was a proud moment from my perspective as Head of House, as the entire cohort engaged in this opportunity with maturity, interest and the appropriate level of enthusiasm. This excursion kickstarts our Year 11 2026 course preference process and I have no doubt that our Year 10s will choose wisely, and choose well.
United in Mercy,
Watha Endeavour House Leaders