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All Shook Up
The launch of our latest school production is imminent. Cast and crew are putting in some significant rehearsal time in the lead-up and are eagerly awaiting the first show.
Ticket sales have been strong but there are still seats available for all performances currently. Follow this link https://www.trybooking.com/DAMGD to grab your tickets and help celebrate this performance alongside our students.
Morning Teas
We held our Grade 7 and 8 celebration morning teas this week. Over one hundred parents, grandparents or carers joined us to celebrate the achievements of our students from the first half of the year. We shared letters of commendation to many students who have been having a red-hot-go in all of their Australian Curriculum subjects during Terms 1 and 2.
A number of students were recognised for their very high academic achievements and evidence of a deep connection with their learning.
WELL DONE to all students who received certificates on the day.
I was very impressed with the morning tea created by our student catering team with great feedback from all who attended.
Thank you to parents and carers who were able to attend.
Derby Experience
Thank you to Mr Innes and Mrs Pooley who have created a fabulous opportunity this week for students to experience mountain biking on the tracks around Derby. Our Grade 9 and 10 students were able to experience an overnight camp with many challenges for them to overcome. At Queechy we strongly support the creation of supported risk-taking as provided through programs such as this. Well done to all students who attended, great memories are now in place!
Our Grade 8 students have been diving into the world of Business and Economics through their HaSS classes, gaining valuable real-world skills along the way.
Students explored the Australian Taxation System, GDP, and Personal Budgeting, learning how money moves through society and how to manage it effectively. A highlight was the
Mini Business Pitch project, where students created and presented their own business ideas, developing skills in innovation, teamwork, and public speaking.
To tie it all together, students studied The Founder—a documentary about the rise of McDonald’s—which tells the story of Ray Kroc and the rise of McDonald’s. This deepened students' understanding of how businesses expand, the ethical challenges they may face, and the importance of branding, consistency, and customer service in the business world.
The unit gave students practical knowledge and a deeper understanding of how the economy impacts their daily lives.
This term, our Grade 7 students have been diving into an exciting and informative unit in Physical Education focused on Community Sport and Health, with a focus on Nutrition.
Throughout the unit, students are exploring the vital role that sport and physical activity play in building strong and healthy communities. They examine how local sporting clubs and organisations contribute to physical, social, and mental wellbeing, and how participation in community sport can foster teamwork, resilience, and a sense of belonging. So far they have participated in basketball and soccer with lots of fun still to come!
A key component of the unit is understanding healthy eating habits and the importance of nutrition in supporting an active lifestyle. Students are learning about the Australian Dietary Guidelines, the five food groups, and how to make informed food choices that fuel their bodies for both everyday activities and sporting performance.
Through engaging lessons, group discussions, and hands-on activities, students are developing their knowledge of balanced diets, hydration, and the impact of food on energy levels and their overall health. They also have the opportunity to reflect on their own eating habits and set personal goals for healthier living.
This unit is not only equipping students with valuable lifelong knowledge but also encouraging them to think critically about their health and the role they play in their communities.
This term, our Grade 9 students have been diving into the fascinating world of physics- at the moment we are focusing on electricity. They've been learning how electric circuits work, investigating the flow of current and exploring the roles of voltage and resistance in everyday devices.
A highlight for 9E has been the building of an electromagnetic motor, which was difficult to complete as it was very precise and fiddly. The completed motors demonstrate how electric current can produce motion. Student creativity and problem solving skills were on full display as we worked hard to get our motors to work.
Building on their earlier work with algebraic expressions and solving linear equations, our Grade 7 students are now exploring the Cartesian plane—a key concept that connects algebra and geometry while strengthening spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills.
In class, students are learning how to navigate the Cartesian plane, they’re practicing how to plot and identify points using coordinates and exploring how these points fall into one of four quadrants depending on the signs of the numbers.
Beyond plotting points, students are beginning to interpret linear relationships visually and connect graphs to real-life scenarios. These activities help them see how mathematics applies to the world around them and lays the groundwork for more advanced topics in algebra and data analysis.
This term, Grade 10 students are studying poetry through the lens of World War I, focusing on poets such as Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon. They are exploring how language, imagery, and structure convey the realities of war and its emotional toll, while also considering the influence of historical context.
Students are developing close reading and analytical skills, and will soon use these skills in analysing poems inspired by the themes and techniques of these powerful wartime voices in their exams this term.
One week to go until our Book Week dress-up day!
We encourage all students to come dressed as their favourite book character on Friday 22nd of August to celebrate our final day of Book Week.
Grade 6 Families!
Exciting times ahead! Check out the information below about transition to Queechy.
Parents you are invited to an information session where you'll find out more about enrolling your child and what to expect at Queechy.
We can't wait to see you there!
