Secondary Update – Term 2 Week 7
National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week 鈥� A Reflection
On Tuesday 26 May, 秀秀直播 came together as a whole school 鈥� from Pre-Primary to Year 11 鈥� to mark National Sorry Day and the beginning of National Reconciliation Week.
Our Primary students led the College in an assembly, bringing meaning and voice to this important occasion. Students across all year levels reflected on the significance of reconciliation 鈥� what it means, why it matters, and what it looks like in our everyday lives and relationships.
Following the assembly, students worked alongside their buddies to create handprints decorated with words and phrases of reconciliation, coming together to form a whole-College display 鈥� a symbol of our shared commitment to a more just and equitable future.
To mark the occasion further, the College also planted a number of native hibiscus plants along the courts. The native hibiscus holds deep significance 鈥� it is the official flower of National Sorry Day, for its resilience and its ability to thrive across the harshest Australian landscapes. It stands as a powerful metaphor for the enduring spirit, survival, and strength of the Stolen Generations and their families.
Our students and staff came together with openness and respect. Days like these remind us of who we are as a community and of the ongoing journey we are all part of.
Upcoming Events
Year 12 Retreat
Congratulations to our Year 12 students, who have now completed their exams! As they look ahead to the final months of their senior schooling, the Year 12 Retreat, taking place in Week 8, offers a wonderful opportunity to pause, relax, and reset.
The Retreat is a significant part of the school journey and is integral to our Vision for Mission: to form “Good Christians and Good Citizens”. It is an important time of quiet reflection away from the usual school routines, where students can consider their self-esteem, relationships, and responsibilities, while building a stronger sense of community within the cohort.
We wish all our Year 12 students the very best as they take this time to refresh and prepare for the journey ahead.
Photo Day
Photo Day is fast approaching, and we ask for your support in helping our students present at their best.
Photos will be taken across three days:
- Monday 15 June 鈥� Years 7鈥�9
- Monday 22 June 鈥� Years 10鈥�12
- Tuesday 23 June 鈥� Years 7鈥�12 Sports & Music Photo Day
Individual schedules will be posted to Teams for students in the week leading up to Photo Day, so please encourage your child to check Teams for their specific timing.
In the lead-up, PCG teachers will be following up with students this week regarding uniform and grooming. Students may be asked to have a haircut beforehand or to address an issue with their uniform or grooming so that everyone is presentation-ready on the day. We would be very grateful for your support at home in making sure these expectations are met. Please note that students who are not meeting the College’s uniform and grooming expectations on the day may not be permitted to participate in certain photos.
Ordering your photos
Approximately two weeks before Photo Day, each student will be given an order form to take home. To order online, scan the QR code on the order form or visit and enter your child’s 2026 Access Key, printed on the order envelope (each child has a unique key). The photography team will bring a personalised barcode on the day to identify each student. The last day to order online is 30 June 2026. For more information, click here.
Thank you for your support in helping our students look their best for Photo Day.
Bus Travel and SmartRiders
The College has been made aware that a significant number of students are travelling on school buses without a SmartRider, and that many students who do have a SmartRider are not tagging on and off for their trips.
If your child has a valid Student SmartRider, they can travel free on Transperth Monday to Friday during the school year, provided they tag on and tag off for every trip. Tagging on and off is essential 鈥� it helps Transperth understand how many students are using the service, so enough buses can be scheduled to get everyone to and from school safely and on time.
Please that students travelling without a SmartRider will be expected to pay the fare. In addition, an infringement may also be issued.
Please remind your child of the following important rules for bus travel:
- Tag on at the front door only 鈥� tagging on at a centre or rear door will result in a default fare being charged
- Tag off at any door when exiting
Replacement SmartRiders
If your child has lost or damaged their SmartRider, a replacement can be ordered through Student Reception at a cost of $5.00, payable at the time of ordering. Payment can be made by EFTPOS at Student Reception or by card over the phone. Please note that the College no longer accepts cash payments.
We appreciate your support in ensuring your child travels safely and in accordance with Transperth requirements.
State Sporting Representation
Congratulations to the following student for the state achievement in their sport:
- Gianni Germano (Year 12) has been selected to represent Western Australia in the 2026 Football (Soccer) 18s Boys Championship. This team will be competing at the School Sport Australia National Championships in Melbourne, VIC from 26th July – 31st July 2026.
- Violet Zuchkan (Year 7) has been selected to represent WA in the School Sports Australia Swimming Championships in Melbourne in November 2026.
State and National Representation is an honour and an important stepping stone in an athlete鈥檚 journey. We commend these students for their dedication and commitment to their sport. If your child has achieved state or national recognition in their sport or extra-curricular activity, we would love to hear about it so we can celebrate their success. Please let us know the details by filling out this form.
Mrs Anna Scanlan
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL SECONDARY
Pathways and Careers Information: Year 10
Year 11 prerequisites for 2027
Year 10 students and families have now received the prerequisites for Year 11 subjects at 秀秀直播 for 2027. This is to allow for goal-setting in time for the Semester 1 Year 10 report. Prerequisites for Year 11 2027 can found at:
A summary of the different pathway options for Year 11 and 12 can be found here:
In Term 2, all Year 10 students will commence their subject selection research, in preparation for Year 11 2027.
Future Doctors Program
The Future Doctors Program is a 4-day program that provides young people with an opportunity to gain medical work experience in a safe and structured environment. Participants will have the opportunity to spend time with current junior and senior medical students. They will also have the opportunity to spend time with more senior clinicians and various medical specialists. You will learn about clinical specialist’s relevant fields of work, ask them questions, and learn some hands-on skills from them.
Perth sessions are available in July 2026 and January 2027.
More information and costs here:
Architects of the future
Get a taste of the Bachelor of Architecture and find out what it鈥檚 like to study, work, and create amazing built environments as an architect!
- When: Monday, 6 July 2026 – Friday, 10 July 2026
- Time: 09:00 鈥� 12:00
- Where: The University of Notre Dame Australia, 4 High St, Fremantle WA
- Cost: $350. All materials and refreshments provided.
You鈥檒l meet professional architects, create architecture models and drawings, explore the ways people and nature can thrive together, and photograph architecture around the vibrant City of Fremantle. You鈥檒l have the opportunity to learn about what makes architecture such a rewarding career and hear from current students about life here at Notre Dame.
Register here:
Law Start Program
Are you interested in studying Law at University but not likely to meet the ATAR requirements? In that case, you can apply for Murdoch University鈥檚 Law Start Program (once you finish Year 12). All you need is a B grade in one ATAR subject that has a strong focus on communication and essay writing (eg English, Literature, History, Politics & Law). More information at:
Career conversations for parents
The WA Government offers a suite of free resources to assist parents and guardians with starting career-related conversations. Families can access them here:
Pathways and Careers Information: Year 11
Selecting Year 12 subjects
Please see below a summary of the rules for selecting subjects in Year 12, 2027:
- Students who select鈥痑 Year 12鈥疉TAR subject must have achieved at least 50% in that ATAR subject in Year 11.
- Students who select鈥痑 new Year 12 ATAR subject in Year 12 (not having studied that subject in Year 11) will be required to seek permission.
- Students with a predicted ATAR of less than 70 will not be permitted to continue the ATAR Pathway in Year 12.
- Students who have an ‘E’ grade in a Year 11鈥疓eneral subject will not be permitted to re-select that General subject in Year 12.
- For students wishing to enter the鈥疷niReady or UniPathway Programs in Year 12:
- If coming from the ATAR Pathway in Year 11, students must have passed at least 4 Year 11 subjects.
- If鈥痗oming from the General Pathway in Year 11, students must have a ‘B’ grade or better in at least 4 Year 11 subjects, including English.
Architects of the future
Get a taste of the Bachelor of Architecture and find out what it鈥檚 like to study, work, and create amazing built environments as an architect!
- When: Monday, 6 July 2026 – Friday, 10 July 2026
- Time: 09:00 鈥� 12:00
- Where: The University of Notre Dame Australia, 4 High St, Fremantle WA
- Cost: $350. All materials and refreshments provided.
You鈥檒l meet professional architects, create architecture models and drawings, explore the ways people and nature can thrive together, and photograph architecture around the vibrant City of Fremantle. You鈥檒l have the opportunity to learn about what makes architecture such a rewarding career and hear from current students about life here at Notre Dame.
Register here:
Future Doctors Program
The Future Doctors Program is a 4-day program that provides young people with an opportunity to gain medical work experience in a safe and structured environment. Participants will have the opportunity to spend time with current junior and senior medical students. They will also have the opportunity to spend time with more senior clinicians and various medical specialists. You will learn about clinical specialist’s relevant fields of work, ask them questions, and learn some hands-on skills from them.
Perth sessions are available in July 2026 and January 2027.
More information and costs here:
Law Start Program
Are you interested in studying Law at University but not likely to meet the ATAR requirements? In that case, you can apply for Murdoch University鈥檚 Law Start Program (once you finish Year 12). All you need is a B grade in one ATAR subject that has a strong focus on communication and essay writing (eg English, Literature, History, Politics & Law). More information at:
Alternatives to University
Did you know that University is not the only place you can obtain a degree? There are several alternatives here in Perth:
- SAE: Offers degrees in things like Animation, Audio, Game Development, Creative Industries.
- ACAP: Offers degrees in things like Psychology, Criminology, Social Work.
- EIT: Offers degrees in Engineering, IT, and Renewable Energy.
For students thinking of attending University
- TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here:
- Here is a parents guide to University:
- And here is the 鈥淔irst in Family鈥� resource, for students who might be the first in their family to attend University:
- Are you thinking of attending a University Open Day? Dates are below. This blog might help you: or this one:
Pathways and Careers Information: Year 12
Key dates for University and TAFE applications for 2027
For those students applying for University for 2027, you will be provided with instructions and further information about applying once you return from your exam break.
Year 12s are welcome to come and collect (and keep) any of the University handbooks that are on the table near my office. These can be very helpful in making your choice.
For those students applying for TAFE for 2027, applications will open in September of this year and close in November of this year. You will be advised of this at the time.
Alternatives to University
Did you know that University is not the only place you can obtain a degree? There are several alternatives here in Perth:
- SAE: Offers degrees in things like Animation, Audio, Game Development, Creative Industries.
- ACAP: Offers degrees in things like Psychology, Criminology, Social Work.
- EIT: Offers degrees in Engineering, IT, and Renewable Energy.
Applying for Medicine or Dentistry or Veterinary Science for 2027
All students who wish to enrol in Medicine or Dentistry in 2027 (including Assured Pathway at UWA and Notre Dame) will need to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) this year.
Please see below for some important dates:
- 3 March 2026:鈥�疷CAT bookings open
- 15鈥疢ay 2026:鈥�疍eadline to book your UCAT for 2026
- 12鈥疛une 2026:鈥�疍eadline if you need to cancel your UCAT booking
- 1 July 2026:鈥�疷CAT testing begins
- 5 August 2026:鈥�疞ast test date
- September 2026:鈥�疪esults available
You can check鈥�痜or further information, practice tests, and tips to succeed. It is recommended to book a UCAT as early as possible as demand for testing places is high.
UWA
The official handbook for entry to Medicine at UWA can be found鈥�痑nd Dentistry鈥�. Please note that Medicine and Dentistry at UWA are postgraduate courses and require completion of a relevant Bachelor degree prior to entry.
Curtin
Curtin University offers the only direct entry medical program in Western Australia. In 2025, the cutoff ATAR for this course was 93.
In addition to the UCAT, students considering applying for Medicine at Curtin University are also required to sit the鈥疌ASPER Test. Further information about CASPER can be found here:鈥�痑nd here:鈥�
The official handbook for entry to Medicine at Curtin can be found鈥�
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame offers a small number of places in postgraduate Medicine via an assured pathway for school leavers. Information about this option can be found here:鈥�
Veterinary Science
Students wishing to enter Veterinary Science at Murdoch will need to undertake the Casper testing during 2026, by June at the latest. Further information can be found here:
Applying for Notre Dame UniPath for Semester 2, 2026
Notre Dame runs an entry program called UniPath. Completing UniPath will give you an ATAR of 70, which can then be used for entry to University courses at Curtin / ECU / Murdoch / Notre Dame. Students doing UniPath attend Notre Dame’s Fremantle campus one day per week for 12 weeks.
If you would like to enrol in UniPath for Semester 2, you can do so here in the “How to apply – UniPath” section:
Architects of the future
Get a taste of the Bachelor of Architecture and find out what it鈥檚 like to study, work, and create amazing built environments as an architect!
When: Monday, 6 July 2026 – Friday, 10 July 2026
Time: 09:00 鈥� 12:00
Where: The University of Notre Dame Australia, 4 High St, Fremantle WA
Cost: $350. All materials and refreshments provided.
You鈥檒l meet professional architects, create architecture models and drawings, explore the ways people and nature can thrive together, and photograph architecture around the vibrant City of Fremantle. You鈥檒l have the opportunity to learn about what makes architecture such a rewarding career and hear from current students about life here at Notre Dame.
Register here:
Future Doctors Program
The Future Doctors Program is a 4-day program that provides young people with an opportunity to gain medical work experience in a safe and structured environment. Participants will have the opportunity to spend time with current junior and senior medical students. They will also have the opportunity to spend time with more senior clinicians and various medical specialists. You will learn about clinical specialist’s relevant fields of work, ask them questions, and learn some hands-on skills from them.
Perth sessions are available in July 2026 and January 2027.
More information and costs here:
Law Start Program
Are you interested in studying Law at University but not likely to meet the ATAR requirements? In that case, you can apply for Murdoch University鈥檚 Law Start Program. All you need is a B grade in one ATAR subject that has a strong focus on communication and essay writing (eg English, Literature, History, Politics & Law). More information at:
University information
- TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here:
- Are you the first person in your family to attend University? This might assist:
- Here are some useful tools to prepare students for the transition to University:
- Here is a parents guide to University:
- This resource is a place where you can ask current University students questions about their University courses:
University scholarships
| Curtin University | |
| Edith Cowan University (ECU) | |
| Murdoch University | |
| Notre Dame University | |
| University of Western Australia (UWA) | |
| Christian Leaders Scholarship |
Gap year information
Students interested in taking a gap year in 2027 might find the following interesting:
- Defence Force Gap Year:
- And:
- Also this Marist volunteering opportunity:
It is also worth taking a read of this useful article which details the pros and cons of taking a gap year:
UPCOMING CAREERS EVENTS
| EVENT | HOSTED BY | DATE | LINK |
| Army Careers Information Session | Defence Force | 9 June | |
| Fremantle Dockers Sports / Business Programs 2027 | SEDA | 10 June | |
| Engineering Open Evening | ECU Joondalup | 11 June | |
| Federal Police Information Session | Aust Federal Police | 16 June | |
| Architecture and Design Open Evening | UWA | 17 June | |
| Perth Wildcats Sport / Business Programs 2027 | SEDA | 17 June | |
| 秀秀直播 Careers Expo / Year 10 Parent Information Evening | 秀秀直播 | 23 June | 3.30pm to 4.30pm: Year 11 and 12 Careers Expo 5pm to 6pm: Year 10 Careers / subjects Expo 6pm to 6.45pm: Year 10 Parent Info Session |
| Computer Science Information Evening | SAE University College | 24 June | |
| Electrical Careers Open Day | College of Electrical Training | 27 June | |
| Army Reserve Careers Information Session | Defence Force | 30 June | |
| Year 12 Information Session | ECU | 30 June | |
| Defence Careers Information Session | Defence Force | 21 July | |
| Year 12 Application Support Session | Murdoch University | 28 July | |
| Open Day | ECU City Campus | 9 August | |
| Year 12 Information Evening | Murdoch University | 20 October | |
| Open Day | SAE University College | 15 August | |
| Fremantle Dockers Sports / Business Programs 2027 | SEDA | 19 August | |
| Perth Wildcats Sport / Business Programs 2027 | SEDA | 26 August | |
| Computer Science and Cybersecurity Information Evening | ECU Joondalup | 1 September | |
| Teaching Degrees Information Session | ECU | 7 September | |
If you are thinking of attending a University Open Day, this link might help you get the most out of it:
