Parent Information Evening
Principal's Welcome
Principal, Emily FitzSimons, welcomes parents and guardians to this year's Year 9 Parent Information Evening.
Head of Canowindra Campus Welcome
Deputy Principal and Head of Canowindra Campus, Tracy Fielder, shares the Canowindra Campus experience.
Head of Year 9 Welcome
Head of Year 9, Josette Mercieca, provides insight into learning, wellbeing and life in Year 9.
Parent Information Evening - Key Areas of Focus
A Closer Look at Year 9
Our staff will share an overview of learning, wellbeing and everyday experiences in Year 9.
Pastoral Care
Pastoral Care classes provide an opportunity for students to enhance their understanding of who they are now, and what type of adult they want to work towards becoming.
Curriculum to be discussed:
• Weekly It’s a Wrap (IAW) sessions on a Friday
• Respect Yourself Days
• Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships program
• Guest speakers and presenters throughout the year
Home Group Timetable
Understand the types of Pastoral Care activities that take place in Home Group during a typical week.
Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships
Explore how this program supports schools to promote and model respect, positive attitudes and behaviours. Discover how it teaches our children how to build healthy relationships, resilience and confidence.
Focus Weeks
Learn more about these immersive student experiences unique to the Year 9 program.
Attendance
Understand how you can support your child to be at their classroom on time and ready to learn.
Communication
Learn how parents and guardians are kept informed throughout the year, including Academic Progress Notifications (APNs).
Support
Learn how your child is supported at school, and how you can do your part at home.
Uniform
Be reminded about uniform expectations and common areas for improvement.
Technology
Understand the use of mobile phones at school and how students can take care of their MacBooks.
