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Advice for the return to school: Year 10

The anticipation of coming back from TC is different for all students and for some, this time can be challenging. Year 9 is a year of independence and exploration with our students fortunate enough to do this with the autonomy of their own campus. Coming back to Year 10 and the routine of the main campus can take some getting used to. Below are some tips to help parents and students transition positively.

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Advice for the return to school: Year 9

Adolescent years are a time of change and development, a time of curiosity, growth, exploration and independence. As the new school year begins, Tay Creggan students eagerly anticipate the unique opportunity to learn on a different campus, building strong connections with their peers and a chance to experience a year like no other. Karyn Murray, Head of Tay Creggan, shares some helpful tips on this transition into Year 9.

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Advice for the return to school: Year 7

For a lot of Year 7 families, it will be hard to believe that in a week’s time their much anticipated secondary school journey will start at Strathcona. It is likely now that your daughters are beginning to prepare for their first day on Tuesday 31 January with a sense of excitement, anticipation and trepidation. Starting secondary school is a
significant transition point in your daughter’s life, but also yours as her parents and carers. I often get asked about how our Year 7s can best succeed in their first term at Strathcona. Below are some tips I’d like to share in answer to this important question.

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Chrysanthemums – By Kate Henry

In July, the English Department launched a Micro Writing Competition for students in Years 7 – 12 as part of the Literature Festival. The students were invited to write on a topic or theme of their choice, and the challenge was to use just 300 words to tell the story. There were lots of great entries, but the winner was decided as Kate Henry, Year 11 with the story Chrysanthemums. Read the story below.

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