From the Leader of Wellbeing - Year 10

Dear Parents/Carers and Students of Year 10, 

It is with mixed emotions that I say farewell to the wonderful Year 10 cohort, who I have had the privilege of accompanying on their schooling journey for the past 3 years. As I reflect on the journey, it is clear that they have had immense growth as individuals, in their learning and have had outstanding achievements. It has been an amazing sight to see everyone develop into the people they are today. To the Year 10 cohort, it has been an honour to be a part of your lives, and I am truly proud of the remarkable individuals you have and will continue to become.

To the Year 10 parents, it has been a pleasure to work with you for the past 3 years, your support and involvement have been invaluable. 

Year 10 Transition Camp

Our Year 10 Transition Camp was a wonderful experience that enabled students to connect with God, form friendships outside of the classroom and challenge themselves in many activities that they participated in. On Wednesday 4th December, Year 10 students made their way to CCC Camps Toukley. Over the 3 days, they participated in a variety of team building activities and reflections. These activities included beach games, surfing, paddleboarding, archery, laser tag, bush walking and initiatives. 

Thank you very much to Mr Cetinic, Mrs Weaver, Mr Fellows, Mr Alata, Miss Douglas, Mrs Rosinski, Mr Houseman, Mrs Numan, Miss Gonzales, Mr Leu, Miss Tran, Miss Rujicia, Miss Matsufuji and Miss Cox who attended the Year 10 Transition Camp. 

Student Reflections 

Year 10 camp was on the 4th to 6th of December and was one of the best camp experiences ever. Throughout this 3 day stay at CCC Central Coast, we got to do some great activities which some I haven’t tried before. The most memorable however, had to be the beach activities and surfing. Living in the western suburbs meant that going to the beach wasn’t something I got to do often and surfing for the first time was extremely fun. Overall, the year 10 camp experience was truly worthwhile, allowing me to try activities I’ve never done before and talk to people I’ve never met before.

I find that every year, our grade camp is one of my biggest highlights. Year 10 camp was no exception, being filled with many opportunities to be active with my friends and develop connections with people I don’t usually talk to. Working together and pushing through challenges as a team is a perfect way to develop a stronger sense of community in our grade. Overall, Year 10 camp was an experience to both learn from and remember.

The year 10 transition camp at the CCC camp in Toukley was a valuable experience that allowed us to deepen our connection with one another as a year group and strengthen our relationship with God. The three days involved plenty of time near the water as well as many occasions to take part in team building initiatives like our team challenge on the last day where our grade got to bond over some friendly competition. During camp there were many opportunities for us to reflect on how we see God in the things and people around us. We engaged in reflection at our evening campfire and as a year group on the final day which encouraged us to think about how we want to put God at the centre of our lives as we transition onto the senior campus. This time spent at camp is one that I know my whole grade is extremely grateful for and there are many many memories we made which we will hold onto.

Year 10 Transition 

Year 10 students had the opportunity to participate in the Transition Program on the senior campus in Week 10.  The Transition program provided students with an orientation to the Senior Campus, workshops to facilitate learning and provide academic tools for their senior years and team building initiatives to foster connections and relationships within the Year group. Well done Year 10 on a successful week!  

Year 10, enjoy your holidays. Take the time to relax, spend time with your family and friends and enjoy doing the things that you like to do. I wish you all the best for your next journey as senior students. You can do anything you set your mind to, work hard, reach your goals.

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. 

Ms Alicia Harwood 

Leader of Wellbeing Year 10