Year 11

We were so lucky to have been back at school for an (uninterrupted) whole school year. While it has been challenging in a number of ways (fatigue, routine and stamina), there is a lot to celebrate this year.

Year 11 in 2022 was an exciting step into the VCE program for all of our students. With the highest year level attendance across the year, every day we saw students who were committed to their VCE program. Preparing to venture into Year 12 and a world beyond Auburn, students spent time investigating their future careers and preparing for their future. We saw all students learning a lot about themselves as they trialled different ways to organise themselves and strengthen their learning. We saw students who had the opportunity to accelerate into a Year 12 subject thrive as they learnt from their Year 12 peers about the VCAA processes.

We saw our Year 11 students connect with our Year 12 students in the Study Centre space, strengthening our community and acting as role models for the rest of our school. They understood the importance of showing up as role models at our whole school House events, encouraging their peers to participate and bring the enthusiasm (through some loud House chants).

We have seen them, as a cohort, support each other as they navigate the new challenges that a Year 11 program brought with it. They invested time in staying back after school, using the Study Centre to complete their work, help each other and seek assistance from teachers. They regularly reflected on their growth, setting individuals goals as a way to aspire for improvement. They were honest and advocated for themselves.

They were challenged with the balance of part-time work, their social lives and the expectations of their schooling. They asked for advice when they were stuck or needed support to make the best decisions. They have been reflective, learning from their experiences this year and we hope they will continue to strengthen their character through a growth mindset in 2023.

We are so proud of the growth that every one of our Year 11 students has demonstrated this year, either personally, socially and/or academically and wish them the best for their final year at Auburn. We look forward to seeing them continue to grow and develop as young adults as they move through their final year of school, acting as role models for the rest of our school community.

Ella Price & Luke Dellorso Year 11 Year Level Leaders