From the Leader of Wellbeing – Year 8

Year 8 – End of Term 1 Newsletter

As we come to the end of Term 1, I want to take a moment to reflect on what has been a positive, productive, and engaging start to the year for our Year 8 students. The growth we’ve seen across the cohort—in confidence, maturity, and responsibility—has been truly encouraging.

From the very beginning of the term, students embraced the challenge of returning to school routines with enthusiasm and energy. It has been a joy to witness the many ways they have contributed to the life of the College, whether in class, on the sporting field, in co-curricular opportunities, or in their roles as kind and supportive peers.

Wellbeing & Positive Relationships

A strong focus this term has been on respectful relationships—how we treat one another both in person and online. Year 8 has done a wonderful job in building a sense of community, and I encourage all students to continue to show empathy, kindness, and integrity in their interactions. This also includes respectful digital behaviour, particularly in group chats and platforms like Discord, where we are reminding students that our values should be reflected in both our real-world and online actions.

Study Habits & Reflection

With the first round of assessments behind us, I encourage all students to take the upcoming holiday break as a chance to rest, reflect, and reset. This is also a good time to think about what worked well during the term and what could be improved moving forward—whether that be organisation, time management, or staying on top of classwork.

Looking Ahead to Term 2

Next term brings fresh opportunities, new units of work, and more ways to get involved. I encourage all students to return ready to build on the strong foundations they’ve laid so far. Keep setting high expectations for yourself, support your peers, and continue striving to be the best version of yourself—both in and out of the classroom.

To all our families, thank you for your ongoing support. Working in partnership with you allows us to better support your children, and we are so grateful for your involvement in their journey.

Wishing all Year 8 students and families a safe, restful, and enjoyable break. See you in Term 2!

Mr. Jarryd Leaves

Leader of Wellbeing – Year 8