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Message from the Principal As we continue to navigate our way through 2020, I find myself being increasingly more grateful for every opportunity our students have to engage with everyday tasks and activities in a normal way. Both inside the classroom and through extra-curricular opportunities, ensuring we make the most of our time at Alert Level 1 and Alert Level 2 is a great way to build the capacity and resilience our students need to continue navigating any future restrictions. As such, I would like to personally thank our families for going the extra mile to support our students. Whether through watching sporting fixtures from the parking lot or guiding our senior students through the uncertainty around examinations, it all makes a positive difference. Being involved in the Senior Student Leadership Team election process is always a great privilege. This year, we interviewed close to 40 students who all displayed a strong connection with who we are as a school, our culture of care and inclusivity and our understanding of the importance of hard work. What was most humbling though was the honesty with which they were able to reflect on their own personal journeys as young people. I have no doubt that each and every one of these students will continue to make positive contributions to our school and wider community, irrelevant of any future positions they may or may not hold. I am very aware that we are all looking forward to the new building which was scheduled to open in January 2021. Unfortunately, as a result of Covid-19, progress has been, and with current changes in Alert Levels, now continues to be delayed. The building will go ahead, however, at this stage I am unable to provide an adjusted timeline. In the meantime, we are considering a range of contingency options which will ensure that we are able to meet the demands of our growing roll from January 2021, until our new building is completed. I will continue to share information as it becomes available.