Year 12s are currently working hard to finish off assessment tasks, and revision is well underway for their upcoming exams, which will take place early next term. Holiday study workshops are being organised and many Year 12s are in the process of completing their applications for tertiary study next year. With invitations to Formal being sent out, the excitement and anticipation of finishing Year 12 is in the air, with the end goal now in sight.

The Road Ahead

Our Year 10s and 11s have completed their subject selection process and are working hard at their studies in order to set themselves up well for next year and their pathway beyond. They have also been considering opportunities for student leadership in 2021, with applications for Year 12 Prefects, Community Leaders and House Captains opening last week. Earlier this week we also farewelled our intrepid Year 10 Bushwalkers, as they set off for their 3-day adventure which has become a “rite of passage” for our Senior School students. This journey through the Flinders Ranges is often a time when our Year 10s come together as a group, and begin to prepare physically and mentally for the coming ups and downs of Senior School that undoubtably lie before them.

Gearing up for a Big Day

Preparations for the Big Day In have begun, with all High School students completing a survey indicating which battles they would like to be involved in on the day. As the countdown to the Big Day In begins and the excitement builds, we look forward to another fantastic day of fun, team building, skill development and healthy house competition. What a wonderful way to finish another busy but rewarding term.

Mrs Nichole Tiller, Senior School Co-ordinator

After initially being cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Year 6 teachers were excited to be able to tell their students that we had re-scheduled camp for August 26 – 28. There was a lot of excitement in the classroom as the students celebrated!

We were blessed to have beautiful sunny weather for the entire camp. Our trip up the South Eastern Freeway to Strathalbyn was quick and before we knew it we were moving in to our dorms, preparing for three days of adventures and challenging activities.

Activities Galore!

We were able to participate in horse riding, archery, rock climbing, sheep herding, bushwalking, obstacle courses and an Amazing Race challenge, and then there was the snack bar! After dinner the activities continued. We enjoyed night hike, a bonfire, and played outdoor games in the dark, with the tug of war being a particular highlight.

We are thankful to Wirraway and their staff for the great times that were enjoyed and the wonderful memories that were made. We greatly appreciated the assistance from Mrs Green, Pastor Jeremy, Josh and Miss Kaak (pre-service teacher) throughout the camp.

After all the fun and excitement, the return trip was strangely quiet, except for some snoring from a few of the people on the bus – which was not always the students!

Mr Nathan Carson, Year 6 Teacher

Our Interschool sports teams spend many early mornings before school training at Vickers Vimy, and the hard work has certainly paid off!

Primary School AFL and Soccer

The Upper Primary competed in the SACSA AFL carnivals during Week 5 and achieved amazing results. The Year 3/4 girls placed first in the brand new Year 3/4 AFL Carnival and the boys tied for first place. The Year 5/6 girls placed second overall in their AFL carnival and the boys placed third. All of the Upper Primary footy teams displayed great effort, teamwork and good sportsmanship throughout the carnivals and the proof was in their incredible results. Both Year 3/4 teams were presented with certificates during the Primary School Chapel.

The Upper Primary soccer teams will play in the SACSA Soccer Carnivals during Week 9 of this term. All of the soccer teams are training hard, working together and getting their fitness levels up during the next few weeks in preparation. Netball tryouts and training have also begun, and I look forward to seeing how our teams go at the SACSA Netball carnival during Week 1 of Term 4. Go Cedar!

Mr Andrew Bloomfield, Primary School PE Teacher

This year, not only has the broader Hospitality community been impacted by COVID-19, but our own students have had to adapt and overcome many challenges, to ensure they were meeting the current guidelines around food service. In order to accomodate these guidelines, and also meet the curriculum requirements, the Year 11 and 12 Hospitality students chose to bless our hard working admin staff with a morning tea, in lieu of the usual evening dinner.

A Sweet (and Savoury) Spread 

Lead by our capable Year 11 and 12s, Mia, Eleanor, Jade, Jasmine, Sophie and Charlotte, and under the supervision of Mrs Laura Stanley, the Food and Hospitality students were able to create a mix of sweet and savoury options for our admin staff to enjoy. The individually prepared morning tea trays included a scone, mini quiche, caramel slice, butterfly cake, truffles and zucchini slice. This was all served by our Year 10 Hospitality students who are studying Food Service.

The Food and Hospitality students believed that our admin staff were worthy candidates for this special morning tea, after all the extra work and effort they put into ensuring Cedar College runs so smoothly, all with a smile on their faces.

Mrs Laura Stanley, Senior School Hospitality Teacher