How time flies when you’re having fun! In what has been a very busy start to the year, Year 10 have navigated their way through Term One with distinction. It has been thoroughly rewarding to observe students at work in their respective classrooms with a renewed and sharpened academic focus. Most assessment items for this term are now complete, and our cohort can look forward to a deserved break.

There was some beautiful feedback from students regarding our International Women’s Day Forum, where current students heard from some alumni about their journey and the impact that San Clemente has had on them. A huge “Thanks!” to our Year 10 Student Leaders for their support of the Open Evening, during which they proudly showed their school off to prospective families and community members.

Most recently, students and families have received information about Stage 6 Curriculum at San Clemente Catholic College. For students, this information is both exciting and (possibly) overwhelming. My message to students this week was: You don’t need to make any decisions right now. Take your time to have conversations with your parents, friends and the staff at San Clemente.

Looking ahead, registrations for the Year 10 Getaway have now opened. This will be a significant moment for our cohort to come together for 2 days (1 night) of fun, reflection and connection. Some elements of the former Year 10 Retreat will be retained, with more of a focus on being active together before the serious business of Semester Two exams begins. In 2027, we look forward to holding our first Year 12 Retreat. 

I wish all of our families a restful and rejuvenating Easter period and I look forward to seeing many of you at Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences next week!

Michael Quinn Leader of Wellbeing & Engagement Year 10