Secondary Curriculum Throughout an at times challenging 2019, our focus remained firmly on fostering an enduring love of learning in our students, while building a culture of excellence where they are able to achieve their personal best in all aspects of school life. Outcomes from NAPLAN testing once again showed that our students continue to meet performance benchmarks well above comparative New South Wales state outcomes across all key numeracy and literacy criteria. Similarly, results data from our first round of mandatory Year 10 New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) Minimum Standards testing confirmed that standards across the Secondary division in numeracy, reading and writing remain high and well above the benchmarks identified by NESA. Data from public examinations in the International Baccalaureate (IBO) Diploma Program and the NESA Higher School Certificate (HSC), referenced elsewhere in this publication, continue to compare most favourably with state, national and global measures of performance.
Mr Chris McCorkell Dean of Studies, Secondary The introduction in 2019 of Professional Learning Communities across the school has led to greater opportunities for staff to come together to share bestpractice pedagogical approaches. Our middle management leadership team also engaged in a coaching program offered by the highly regarded Growth Coaching International organisation. The work undertaken was aimed at equipping our leaders with a range of strategies designed to enhance the quality of professional conversations within their own teams. As always, our Performing Arts department provided numerous opportunities throughout the year for our students to demonstrate their amazing dramatic and musical talents. Meanwhile, the annual Science Fair once again demonstrated the importance of student agency, with the many and varied displays providing a wonderfully engaging platform for this.
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