Our Year 12 students are nearing the conclusion of their exam period, with French and Indonesian scheduled for next Wednesday — the final exams within the College’s offerings. Our Year 12 cohort has been an outstanding group of young people, and their Graduation event on Monday, 24 November promises to be a very special occasion — a fitting celebration and acknowledgment of their secondary school journey. For parents and carers unable to attend the Graduation Mass in person, a livestream link will be shared with Year 12 parents and carers in the coming days.
Students in Years 10 and 11 (2025) will commence the Early Start Program beginning the week of Monday, 24 November. Year 10 into 11 students will begin on Monday, 24 November, and Year 11 into 12 students on Tuesday, 25 November. During this time, students will begin their new subjects and start their learning for 2025. The purpose of the Early Start Program is to ensure that learning opportunities are maximised through to the final days of the school year and that students experience a smooth and purposeful transition into their new year level.
Students in Years 7–9 (2025) will continue in their current classes until the final day of term, Friday, 5 December. Please note that, due to the merging of the 2025 and 2026 timetables, there will be some changes to class schedules for students in Years 7–9. Updated student timetables will be available via SIMON and PAM from the end of the day on Friday, 21 November. Parents and carers are encouraged to check which days students have PE to ensure they are appropriately equipped for their classes.
Within the Year 11 and 12 Early Start Program, where new staff members are joining the College, we have endeavoured to involve them in this transition period. Where this has not been possible, existing staff have been allocated to ensure that students begin their studies with consistent, high-quality teaching, ready for a seamless handover to their new teachers.
Important Information - School Canteen Closure
Please note that due to circumstances beyond our control the Canteen will be CLOSED for the small (2nd) break on Monday 17 November. They will be open on the first big break and re open as normal the following day.
It has been great to hear positive updates from our Year 9 Camp, as students enjoy their week-long adventure. We look forward to welcoming them back on Friday afternoon.
Looking ahead, Tuesday, 2 December is Orientation Day for our incoming 2026 Year 7 students. Please note that Unit 1–4 classes and VCE/VM (2026 Year 11 and 12 students) will still run on this day. For students currently in Years 7–9 (2025), this will be a student-free day. We are very much looking forward to welcoming our new Year 7s to Damascus on this important day.
Finally, I wish our Year 10 and 11 students all the very best as they enter their exam period over the coming week.
Chris