Year 10 Report
Since our last report, Year 10 has been busy facing some big decisions. Whilst some students are preparing for senior studies, others are preparing for what life looks like beyond school, actively pursuing apprenticeships and further training.
During our Wellbeing meeting in Week 7 we were fortunate enough to have a representative of the Black Dog Institute discuss mental health and Wellbeing strategies. Thank you to Sophie Welch for sharing her expertise and insight.
Uniform and Compass entries
The majority of students are attentive to their studies and have easy school days as they follow College expectations. However, some students continue to argue about piercings, facial hair, hairstyles, untucked shirts and skirt length. Unfortunately, choices that contravene College expectations will result in a Compass entry and bag duties. It’s important to remember that these indiscretions are a student choice. They have been the same from year 7 and Bede Polding is unapologetically conservative. From time to time students will claim ‘they are being picked on’; this is not the case. All students face the same expectations and are held to the same high standard. It’s these high standards that give the College its great reputation in the wider community and enables students to be open to opportunities once their time at the College has come to an end.
Finishing well as a year 10 student is important for student Wellbeing and setting students up for success next year. We ask for the support of parents and carers to ensure the simple things are done well, as this gives students a level of success before the school day begins.
Sporting Achievements
Congratulations to our Intermediate Girls on winning the Minor Pool A division at the CSNSW Sport Netball Gala Day.
The team played with confidence, fairness, and positivity, finishing the day undefeated against schools from across NSW. Thank you to the parents for their support and enthusiasm on the day.
Team: Sienna Green, Bridie McDonagh, Jessica Gray, Elizabeth Ryland, Paige Bryan, Lexi Bilson, Marlee Gill, Ella Parkinson, Annabell Rodwell, Ava Swift.
Rugby League
Congratulations to the following students being selected in the following Rugby League development squads with the Penrith Panthers
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Chess
Year 10 traveled to St Johns xxii Catholic school to play in the annual PDSSSC chess competition. The team of 3 were Cebastian D, Lucas A and Ian T. Out of the 10 schools that competed, year 10 came first in their year group. Congratulations also to Ian T who was Bede Polding squad captain for the day.
Katrina Leach
Leader of Wellbeing - Year 10