From The Principal

Bonjour à tous, and Wanju

Term 3 is a head down hard-working term. The leadership team have been a little the same, completing Semester 1 “Fireside Reviews”. Data analysis is the cornerstone of being effective.  Our job is too busy to waste time and effort on teaching strategies that have little or no effect on student learning.  Data can direct us.  In our time poor environment, we need to do more of what is most effective and less of what isn’t.

We have a general staff meeting this week.  Mostly it will be devoted to PIVOT.  The development and implementation of differentiation strategies for students with Autism (and all students).  I will also provide an update of the progress we are making toward the Year 10 timetable for 2026.  Your contributions so far towards the creation of this exciting innovation are guiding the final picture.

This week we will be launching, through our social media channels, our new Medical and Engineering pathways for senior school students.  We have added some exciting additions to our already fantastic course delivery to make these a standout in the region. One component is the strength of our Alumni to be able to provide support and mentorship. Keep your eye out for the details.  If you have a lead on other Alumni who may be able to act as mentors or university scholarship winners, please don’t hesitate to forward contact details to me.

The 2025 senior school grid is all but finalised.  We are just waiting on TAFE and BRTTC enrolments to be completed. Bunbury SHS does ATAR courses like no one else in the region.  Therefore, the grid for 2025 reflects this. It is a sign of how senior school is moving to be more flexible with a greater focus on educational currency.  This space looks to become even more flexible as universities and other school offerings begin to enter the space.

You may have seen that Drama is beginning to get some momentum at Bunbury SHS. A great accolade conferred at the Bunbury Eisteddfod, and the after-school drama club that is growing.  The P&C established the club and financially support this group.  They will be presenting a Variety Night in Term 4 week 4.  It would be great if you are able to support in any way, backstage, or Wednesday afternoons with rehearsals or even in an ad hoc way. Please contact Genevieve Schoeman genevive@global.co.za. The theatre will be the recipient of some of our STEM funding to upgrade the theatre for the growing demand in that area of creative technologies.

Have a great week. Boorda

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