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Secondary News

  • Writer: Wing Kuen Wee
    Wing Kuen Wee
  • Feb 6
  • 3 min read

Welcome back to a brand new year! I hope you all had a restful Christmas break and are feeling refreshed as we embark on the exciting journey that is 2026. This is a season of new beginnings as students step into new year levels and our teachers introduce fresh, engaging learning programs.


A special welcome is extended to all the new students and families joining the ACC community. In particular, we acknowledge our Year 7 cohort as they transition into secondary school. This is a significant milestone, and we are dedicated to ensuring every new student feels supported and confident as they navigate their start to the year and find their place within our college family.


Secondary Leadership Team

To ensure every student is known, valued, and supported, our Secondary Leadership Team is structured to provide both academic and pastoral oversight. I am pleased to introduce our coordinators for 2026, who work closely with myself and our Pastoral Care teachers:


  • Junior Secondary (Years 7–9): Mrs Dianne Downing

  • Senior Secondary (Years 10–12): Mrs Heather Jefferies

  • Learning Support Coordinator: Mrs Aneen Lamble

  • Wellbeing Coordinator: Mr Luke Wiseman


Term 1 Focus: Responsibility & Self-Management

Across the secondary school this term, we are focusing on the "small things done well." Success in the secondary years, and particularly in the senior pathways, is built upon personal responsibility and self-management. We are explicitly teaching and encouraging our students to take ownership of the following:


  • Punctuality: Arriving at school and every lesson on time, ready to engage.

  • Preparedness: Having all necessary learning tools (stationery, water bottles, calculators) organised before the bell rings.

  • Presentation: Ensuring they are properly and proudly attired in the correct college uniform.

  • Respect: Maintaining a culture of honour and respect toward staff and fellow students at all times.


Camps: Building Culture and Connection

We have hit the ground running with our comprehensive camp program. These experiences are more than just trips; they are intentional milestones designed to build resilience, character, and lifelong memories:


  • Year 7 Orientation (Camp Quaranup): A vital "stepping stone" to establish a strong high school culture and early connections.

  • Year 9 Adventure (Busselton Baptist Camp): Fostering the independence and peer-bonding essential for the middle-school years.

  • Year 11 Catalyst Camp (Albany Rotary Youth Camp): Setting the mindset for the WACE pathway and rigorous senior study habits.

  • Year 12 Legacy Camp (Camp Quaranup): A time for our seniors to reflect on the collective identity and spirit they wish to leave behind as the Class of 2026.


2026 Pastoral Care Teachers & Classroom:

Year Level

Pastoral Care Teacher (s)

Classroom

7.1

Mr Lewis Sinclair

A1

7.2

Mr Langford Brown

A2

7.3

Mr Daniel Pitman

A3

8.1

Ms Helen Pirga

C8

8.2

Ms Marli Smit

C7

9

Mrs Dianne Downing / Ms Barbara Etzinger

C10

10

Ms Ebonee Van Burgel / Mrs Heather Jefferies

B6

11

Mrs Tammy Goetz / Mrs Melissa Patterson

C9

12

Mr Stuart Thomas

C11


Uniform & Sport Schedule

Consistent with our focus on self-management, please ensure students are aware of their designated Sport Uniform days. For further clarification on regulations, please refer to the ACC Soulthands Uniform Guide link.


Sport Uniform Days:

  • Year 7.1 - Wednesday & Friday

  • Year 7.2 - Wednesday & Tuesday

  • Year 7.3 - Monday & Wednesday

  • Year 8.1 - Monday & Wednesday

  • Year 8.2 - Thursday & Friday

  • Year 9 - Monday & Wednesday

  • Year 10 - Tuesday & Thursday

  • Year 11 - Tuesday & Wednesday

  • Year 12 - Tuesday & Wednesday


A new year brings fresh opportunities for students to grow into the best version of themselves. I look forward to partnering with you as we guide your children through this pivotal stage of their journey.

 
 
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