I am
pleased to continue as the Year Level Coordinator for this cohort and I know
that together we are ready to tackle all of the challenges which lie ahead. They
are a wonderful group of students who have already hit the ground running.
More
than half of the cohort were involved in some way with our Valentines Day
fundraiser. Due to their hard work selling, preparing and delivering artificial
roses, we were able to donate $600 to Heart Kids and support children born with
heart conditions. Harmony Day is the next fundraiser that we have set our
sights on.
In their
everyday studies, they will be studying courses chosen during
S.E.T. planning that are the beginning of a pathway leading to post-secondary
endeavours. Students will be focused on getting the results required to
continue on those chosen pathways. Therefore, in our CAB (Craigslea and Beyond)
sessions we will focus on study habits and effort to ensure they achieve what
they are most capable of. In addition to this, students will engage in a
variety of personal awareness and development programs with presentations from
various external organisations including the Cybersafety division of Education
Queensland, the P.A.R.T.Y program delivered by the Royal Brisbane Hospital and
road safety education programs offered by RACQ.
In 2019 there are a number of leadership
roles that our year 11 students are already settling into.
Each year 7 class has three buddies. This
year buddies are integral in assisting the year 7’s with their transition into
high school. The buddies are involved in form class and also organise games at
lunch time once a week for yr 7’s.
Similar to previous years, form classes have elected
representatives to join the Student Representative Council. Through this
forum students are able to voice their opinions on matters concerning the
operation of the school. The class representatives will be required to
report back to their form groups the outcomes of the SRC meetings and provide
reports on both full school and year level assemblies.
On top of opportunities offered to the entire
student body, Year 11’s will be able to attend a number of planned events that
will complement their studies at school and at home. I encourage them to
participate in a range of experiences whilst they are available to them. At
Craigslea we are creating global citizens by giving students the opportunity to
become well rounded, multi-skilled individuals.
Of course, the highlight of the year, for
many, will be the semi formal. Just as they came together on year 10 camp last
year, this will be a new opportunity to express their individuality and growing
maturity as young adults in a formal setting (and most importantly, on the
dance floor). Whilst the students will be agonizing over what to wear, I will
be similarly anxious over the coordination of bookings, payments, table
decorations and photography.
My experience with this cohort is that they
are diligent students with high expectations for themselves academically. They
are kind and caring towards each other and have a strong sense of social
justice. They allow each other to be different and respect each other’s
strengths and weaknesses. I would like this year to be the year that they step further
into the spotlight, both as school leaders and as participants in all that
Craigslea has to offer.
I very much look forward to working with the
students, parents, staff and community in 2019. I hope the year will be
rewarding and enjoyable.
If at any stage you wish to contact me
concerning your student, please feel free to do so, either by phone (during
school hours on 3326 5222) or email at any time arowo1@eq.edu.au
Alison Roworth
Year 11 Coordinator 2019