It has been a busy and exciting few weeks for our Year 9 and 10 students, filled with opportunities to contribute, connect, and celebrate. It was great to see many year 9s and 10s actively involved in the planning and running of Yeronga Celebrates; we have some leaders in the making!

Attendance and Engagement

Strong attendance remains a key focus this term. Each week we track attendance by year level and roll class, and it has been pleasing to see improvements as students recognise the importance of being present — not just for their learning, but also for their friendships, routines, and sense of belonging. I encourage families to continue supporting students to arrive on time and ready for the day.

Student Voice in Action

Our Student Summits continue to give students a genuine platform to shape school life. Recently, students engaged in a fast-paced session on the Code of Conduct, offering recommendations about how policies are lived in classrooms and playgrounds. In addition, students have been reflecting on our Universals — Effort, Empathy, and Respect — providing ideas for how these values can be explained, modelled, and embedded across the school. Their insights are thoughtful, creative, and already helping to shape our next steps.

Horizons Women’s Hub – National Recognition

We are also celebrating a major achievement: Horizons Women’s Hub has won the Australian Education Award for Best Co-curricular Program. This recognition highlights the incredible work of our students and staff in creating a space for young women to learn, lead, and connect with inspiring role models. The award reinforces what we already know: when students are given authentic opportunities and a strong voice, they thrive.

Looking Forward

As we move through the rest of the term, our focus remains on lifting attendance, strengthening engagement, and ensuring every student knows their voice matters. Year 9 and 10 students are not just participants at Yeronga — they are leaders, change-makers, and active contributors to our community.

Coming up for Year 9: Junior Education and Training Plan (JET plan) and subject choices for year 10.

Coming up for year 10: Respectful relationships in Learner Agency Classes and we are looking at completeing a First Aid course in term 4.