Syllabus outcomes are listed on these reports. This is a significant change and allows a deeper understanding of how assessment tasks contribute to successful achievement and progress within a course (subject).

Effort is now aligned from K-12, using the three descriptors “Excellent”, “Satisfactory” and “Inconsistent”. This is designed as a check-in point of reflection for students.

The Learning for Life Domains are now included and written in student and parent friendly language. They replace the previous “Attitude and Approach to Learning” section. As the Learning for Life framework underpins all of our learning at Shire, this section allows students to see where they are on a continuum of “Beginning”, “Emerging”, “Establishing”, “Accomplishing” and “Extending” within a course.

Finally, the semester grade itself isn’t just the result of the assessment tasks, but a combination of assessment tasks, class work, home learning (homework) and teacher observations of students’ learning.

Mrs Rachel Robinson
Academic Head

Thank you to all the mums and mother figures within our learning community for the love, care and faithfulness you so generously pour into the lives of our children.

This week, our “Be of the Week” focus, Be Respectful, has centred on our Rainbow Reminder to “Respect People and Property.” This has provided meaningful opportunities for students to reflect on what it means to live in submission to Christ as our King and to respond to His call to “serve one another humbly in love” (Gal 3:15). As part of our learning framework, students are also encouraged to consider how respect is demonstrated within the learning environment. Listening thoughtfully to differing opinions, giving and receiving feedback graciously, and celebrating one another’s differences as image bearers of our great God.

Thank you for your continued support of our school uniform policy as we transition into winter uniform this term. Students wearing long pants are expected to have their shirts tucked in at all times, including when arriving at and leaving school. We greatly appreciate your partnership in ensuring your child leaves home dressed correctly. Thank you also to the many students who have shown wonderful growth in demonstrating independence and respect through the way they wear their uniform.

Mrs Ruth Cooper
Head of Junior School

The concert featured performances from the Junior Concert Band, Senior Concert Band, Senior Percussion Ensemble, and Senior String Ensemble. Around 40 student musicians took part in the event, showcasing musical excellence that has been achieved through hours of practice throughout Term 1 and 2.

Students demonstrated outstanding collaborative skills as they worked together to pack and unpack equipment from the truck, prepare the performance space and support one another. Their professionalism and positive attitude contributed greatly to the success of the event.

Audience members were treated to an enjoyable and diverse program of music, with each ensemble performing confidently and enthusiastically. For the students, this concert marked their first public performance of the year, making the occasion an especially significant and exciting milestone.

Congratulations to all students involved for representing Shire Christian School so positively and for delivering such an entertaining performance. Thank you also to the community members who supported the event by attending, and the 3Bridges staff who hosted our students so well.

Mr Rohan Miller
Head of Music

They will now face The Jannali High School in late May as they progress through the competition.

The boys team were involved in a tightly contested match, going down 3–2 to Caringbah High School. Despite the narrow loss, the team showed resilience and commitment throughout the game, reflecting positive development and strong teamwork.

Both teams will also compete in the CSSA Zone event in early June, providing further opportunities to represent Shire Christian School with pride, sportsmanship and perseverance.

Across the championships, several students recorded season’s best times and new personal bests, a sensational outcome at this level of competition and a reflection of their hard work, preparation and commitment to improvement.

It is always encouraging to see students rise to the challenge on the state stage. I was particularly pleased with the way each student conducted themselves throughout the meet, demonstrating focus and sportsmanship in every race.

I would also like to give special recognition to our Year 12 students, Hollie and Jade. Over many years, they have consistently represented Shire Christian School with excellence and integrity. They have been outstanding ambassadors for our school, and I sincerely thank them for the way they have represented Shire Christian in swimming year after year.

Congratulations to all five students on their achievements and for representing our school with pride.

Mr Troy Dixon
Secondary Sport Coordinator

With more than 40 students signing up and trialling for selection, it was encouraging to see the growing interest in volleyball across the school. Mrs Henderson was thrilled to observe the noticeable improvement in both participation and skill level among our volleyballers over the past year.

On the day, both teams performed admirably, demonstrating strong teamwork, developing game awareness and a positive competitive spirit throughout their matches. While we did not walk away with the championship title, the performances reflected genuine progress and a solid foundation for future development.

I am very confident that we will continue to see growth in volleyball at Shire Christian School in the coming years as students build on these experiences and continue to develop their skills.

Mr Troy Dixon
Secondary Sports Coordinator

His hard work has recently paid off, with his team qualifying for the Australian Little League Championships at Blacktown in June. Competing at this level is a significant achievement and reflects both his individual commitment and the strength of his team.

Alexi started playing baseball when he was 4 years old. He is so excited for the opportunity to compete at the Nationals with his team. They hope to win the tournament and head to the USA to compete in the Little League World Series in August.

We congratulate Alexi on this exciting milestone and wish him and his team the very best as they prepare to compete at the national level.

Miss Ashleigh Hackfath
Junior School Sports Coordinator

I am using Eugene Petersen’s ‘The Message’ for this purpose because I find his honest, down-to-earth expression very refreshing and reflective of the present challenges of my own life.

Last week I was reading (in the section where each verse starts with the Hebrew letter, Daleth [D]) these words:

“I’m feeling terrible – I couldn’t feel worse! Get me on my feet again. You promised, remember? When I told my story, you responded; train me well in your deep wisdom. Help me understand these things inside and out so I can ponder your miracle wonders. My sad life’s dilapidated, a falling down barn; build me up again by your Word. Barricade the road that goes Nowhere; grace me with your clear revelation.  I choose the true road to Somewhere, I post your road signs at every curve and corner. I grasp and cling to whatever you tell me; LORD, don’t let me down!  I’ll run the course you lay out for me if you’ll just show me how.”

At 85, the ‘dilapidated, falling down barn’ is an apt description of my ‘earthly tent’, and I feel that with the world situation in general the way it is, and the direction in which our own culture is heading at a rate of knots, I’m not Robinson Crusoe as I read and apply these words! It seems that many people in our society today, especially young people, can identify with being on the ‘road that goes Nowhere’, and are in real need of ‘barricades’ to guard them from it.

Almost every one of the 176 verses in the Psalm uses a Hebrew word that refers to God’s written revealed truth, and the Psalmist, as in Psalm 1, recognises the necessity of God’s Word to keep him in on the ‘true road to Somewhere’. Our culture is doing its best to prevent us from openly declaring the Plan of this Road. How thankful we can be that Shire Christian School provides our children with an eduction that in every aspect is founded on God’s Word, a ‘Firm Foundation’ and that it is in the hands of a dedicated staff that is committed to keeping it so.  This is why I find going to the Association meetings so encouraging as I see my prayers being answered. Hope to see many of you at the AGM next Thursday.

Rev Bruce Christian

Families can set up an account online or via the app using the instructions provided . Please set up a profile for each child to help us distribute the food.

Orders can be placed up until 8am on the day of delivery, an added convenience for families, now able to decide at the last minute to order lunch for their children. This time will be reviewed and adjusted if demand requires, and parents will be notified in advance by email.

While limited snacks are available on the School Fuel menu, parents should be aware that with delivery later in the day to keep the food fresh, snacks should still be provided for Break 1.

Junior School students will have their orders brought to their classroom. Secondary School students can collect their order during Break 2 (12:27pm) in the Year 12 area outside Student Services. Secondary students are responsible for collecting their orders from this location.

We hope this arrangement will provide a healthy convenient option for our families.