Year 7

Year 7 class of 2022 - we are discovering who we are and who we want to be, as well as what it means to be a student at Auburn High School. We are discovering how to be independent in a positive way in addition to developing creative strategies to help us manage the new experiences, opportunities and responsibilities we engage in as high school students.

After multiple disruptions to their schooling over the last two years, our Year 7 students were able to enjoy a full year of onsite learning. Day one saw students fill the first floor in their bright red blazers, dressed perfectly from head to toe. There was a buzz around the school as they started their new journey and began adapting to high school life. Understanding how to navigate around the school, learning how to open their locks and read their timetable to ensure they made it to the right place at the right time. I was so impressed and incredibly proud of how well they settled in and grew in their new environment.

In Week 4 of Term 1, we set off on our Year 7 camp at Camp Rumbug. Camp Rumbug offered a range of different activities including problem solving activities where students were required to work collaboratively to successfully overcome challenges. Students were able to participate in activities such as the mud run, canoeing, giant swing, tree climbing and many more great activities. What a great way to start Term 1.

Along with camp, we also had a jam-packed Term 1 with extra-curricular events. We had Harmony Day where we celebrate diversity in our community. Every student wrote something they were grateful for on a leaf-shaped piece of paper and our Student Leadership Team set up a tree near the student entrance to place these leaves on. Week 6 was International Women’s Day and the topic was #BreakTheBias – aiming to break down the barriers between individuals and stereotypes that are in place. The Student Leadership Team arranged a display where students could write down current stereotypes to raise awareness and help to break the bias. The annual Swimming Carnival was an amazing start to our year. It was lovely seeing every year level participate in the activities whether it was in pool or out of pool. It was great seeing many people dressing up in their House colours and celebrating their first House event at Auburn High School. This year we incorporated some new novelty events such as Spikeball, Finska and Petanque. Congratulations to everyone who made it through to Division Swimming and took part in the races.

In Term 2, Auburn High School students participated in a range of exciting events. The school production, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, was a huge success which saw many Year 7s taking on different roles and responsibilities, from crew members to backstage and lighting. Year 7 students were also very successful as representatives in AFL, Soccer and Netball at Regional Sport.

We kicked things off in Term 3 with Bastille Day – a fun event to celebrate our French community. There were activities such as face painting, French games and students even got to enjoy a croissant! A welcomed return of our Athletics Carnival saw every year level participate in the activities whether it was on the track or cheering on their classmates. It was great seeing many people dressing up in their House colours. Congratulations to everyone who made it through to Division. After an extremely tough two years, our Year 7s have demonstrated just how resilient and adaptable they are. Starting in a new environment and learning a new way of school life, they have worked extremely well together, collaborating in class and building connections as a year level We are so proud of all of our Year 7 students and we can’t wait to watch them grow through their years at Auburn High School.