With the temporary movement of Ms Sands and Mr Pisano stepping into the Principal role, I have been given the opportunity to join the Executive Team as Vice Principal of Middle School. I would like to thank everyone for the support I personally have received in this transition, but also to thank the College community for their support. For Belridge; the school review reflected what a wonderful community we have. I look forward to the coming term and meeting the next group of young people who will be joining us in 2020.

Year 7 & 9 NAPLAN 2019 Student Reports

In the coming weeks, Years 7 and 9 student reports will be distributed to parents.  An information brochure, Student report: Information for Parents, will be included with the student report.  The brochure will assist parents to understand the student report. 

Year 9 students who have achieved Band 8 in Reading, Writing and Numeracy will not have to sit the On–Line Literacy and Numeracy Assessments (OLNA) in Year 10 as they have met the minimum standard for WACE graduation.  Year 9 students who have not achieved Band 8 in Reading, Writing and Numeracy will be required to sit the respective OLNA tests next year in Term 1 and subsequently in Term 3 if required.  Students who do not attain the minimum Literacy and Numeracy level in Year 10 will have further opportunities to sit the OLNA tests in Years 11 and 12.  Failure to meet these standards by the end of Year 12 will result in not gaining WACE certification as set out by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA).

Year 7 & 8 Vaccinations

The final round of vaccinations for the Year 8 students will be held on Wednesday 25th September.  This is the final in a series of vaccinations to protect against HPV. There are no catch–up sessions, so students absent on the day will need to get their final vaccination from their local GP. 

Year 7 Enrolments 2020

Enrolments for 2020 are filling fast.  Ms Jodie Grieve (Year 7 Co-ordinator for 2020) is currently visiting all our feeder primary schools.  Ms Grieve is also organising the half day orientations on a school by school basis planned for early Term 4.  Only students enrolled for 2020 will be invited to this half day orientation.  I urge parents to submit their child’s enrolment forms immediately if they haven’t done so yet.  We are looking forward to meeting our next cohort of young people.

Year 10 Elective Selections 2020

Year 9 students have now been placed into electives for 2020 based on their selections (as best as possible).  Thank you to the parents who have paid the part-payment for the high cost electives.  Students will be informed of their 2020 electives early in Term 4.

On a final note, I wish all the students a safe and relaxing holiday break.

Bridgid Lafferty
Vice Principal (Middle School)
Years 7, 8 and 9