Secondary News
T4, Week 4
That's a Wrap for the 2026 HSC Exams
Congratulations to our 2026 Year 12 cohort who have now completed their HSC Examinations!
We wish them all the best as they move into University, TAFE courses and the workplace.
Invictus Wellbeing Program
To end the year well, our Junior Secondary students have opportunities to participate in a range of activities in our Invictus Wellbeing Program.
Year 7 will participate in the Ultimate Stair Wash as a part of their ‘Journey’ theme using this activity as a way to continue building teamwork and learning how to use their strengths and others, to serve their school.
Year 8 will participate in an excursion to study the human impact on our Landscapes and Landforms, building empathy and an understanding of the need for us to be good stewards of our local environment.
Year 9 will participate in an excursion to our coastal beaches to study microplastics and the negative effect our everyday decisions have on others, including our wildlife. Year 9 also has the opportunity to read to our youngest learners as a part of their ‘Connection’ theme, cultivating healthy relationships here at school.
Year 10 Transition into Stage 6
As Year 10 exams come to a close this week, they now move into a time of preparation for Stage 6 with a combination of Work Experience, Stepping Up Camp (for those continuing onto Year 11) and completing the All My Own Work course.
Year 10 also has an experience day planned at the University of Newcastle to test drive Surveying, their Makerspace, Forum as well as a general orientation around the university.
Mrs A Neale
Head of Secondary
Little Learners, Big Hearts – Tall Trees Academy in Action!
As part of the Leadership, Service and Skills component of the Tall Trees Academy, our Year 12 students have been spending valuable time with our Prep students, supporting them in their early learning journey.
Through engaging activities focused on reading, counting, writing and gross motor skills, our senior students have embraced the opportunity to encourage, guide and build positive relationships with our youngest learners. These interactions not only help develop foundational literacy and numeracy skills but also foster confidence, connection and a sense of belonging within our school community.
For our Year 12 students, this experience provides a meaningful opportunity to demonstrate leadership, patience, kindness and a servant-heart in action.
It has been wonderful to see students across different year groups connecting, learning from one another and reflecting the values of service and community that are central to the Tall Trees Academy.
Mrs M Woolley
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Secondary Key Dates: | |
Wk 5 11th Nov | Year 9 Mandatory Exam Week |
Wk 5 11th Nov | Remembrance Day |
Wk 6 18th Nov | Year 12 Drama Excursion |
Wk 6 19th Nov | Year 10 University Excursion |
Wk 7 23rd - 25th Nov | Year 10 Camp |
Wk 7 26th - 27th Nov | Year 10 All My Own Work Program in preparation for Stage 6 |