UPPER SCHOOL PROGRAMS With close reference to current research in the provision of effective and engaging personal development experiences, students in the Upper School participate in learning activities focusing on the College values: developing and fostering meaningful relationships; recognition and affirmation; self as a leader; self as a learner; and developing positive self-awareness. Programs are delivered through a combination of College staff and leaders in the field. External speakers are regularly included in our programs, connecting the girls to key issues influencing society locally and internationally. Outside of the direct curriculum experiences, learning activities for the Upper School have been designed to promote communication, problem solving, creativity and collaboration.
Breakfast on the Go is ideal for students involved in early morning co-curricular activities or for those girls who arrive early at the College from time to time. It is designed to support students to be punctual to class after co-curricular activities, to provide nourishment to avoid mid-morning energy slumps and to reduce congestion at the local shops in the morning. Luncheon Packages – Years 3 to 12 students A limited number of Luncheon Packages are available for day students in Junior School and Secondary School. Students on Luncheon Packages receive a daily meal served by the kitchen. Registration for this service opens in January and closes within 72 hours of the link going live on the Portal. Upper School Café The Upper School Café is open before school, offering varied breakfast, morning tea and lunch options. The café has a range of light meals, sandwiches, snacks and beverages for Upper School students only.
The Year 9 2021 Experiential Learning program will look very different to past years, with an exciting two-week program blending an urban adventure across the suburbs, beaches and city of Sydney and a bushland retreat at the College’s beautiful new campus, Vision Valley. Students will undertake each of these experiences in a five-day blocks, with a weekend off in between to reconnect with family and participate in regular weekend sport and activities. The ‘Urban Challenge’ provides the ultimate real-world experience. In teams, groups embark on an unfolding adventure through Sydney and surrounds to complete urbanflavoured activities, clue chases, meal preparation and much more along the way. Each team member has a functional role that contributes to the running of the team and everyone must work together to take responsibility for the team’s money, transport, timings and meals. Parts of the Challenge are run via an interactive website where teams are required to upload blogs and photos and check-in for their next day’s itinerary. Teams will stay in youth hostels and other city group accommodation.
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