YEAR 12 COLLEGE BALL NEWSLETTER
Our Year 12 students celebrated their College Ball at a new venue this year, the stunning Westin Perth It was a fabulous evening of mocktails, music, dinner, photos and dancing thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. The 2025 theme was Masquerade, and the costumes, outfits and masks were truly spectacular! Students and their guests were commended on their impeccable behaviour, great attitude and impressive dance moves on the night.
A huge thank you to all of our beautiful students and guests, our College Ball committee for all their work behind the scenes, our staff for helping out on the night, and our wonderful suppliers: The Westin Perth (venue), Flamingo Surprise (styling and décor), Bliss Photographers (photography) and Streamline Entertainment Perth (DJ Henry) Thank you for helping to ensure this night was perfect and memorable for our Year 12s.
Special congratulations to our award winners on the night: Belle of the Ball: Destiny Sik, Beau of the Ball: Arth Gonzales, Best Dressed: Tehani Sword-Toa, Best Dressed (in disguise): Zianne Argote, Hype of the Night: Liliesha Kavanagh & Edmund Dann, Social Butterfly: Jeslyn Grese, Iconic Duo: Arezoo Hassanzadeh & Hania Nazari, Photographer's Fave: Beau Yarran, and Super Staff: Mrs Burrell.
We hope it was everything you dreamt of and more!
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Welcome to our Term 3 newsletter As you will see from the contents of this newsletter, we have been extremely busy, as is always the case at Sevenoaks, offering many opportunities for our students to engage with their learning.
We have been focussed this term on recruiting students for our 2026 Year 11 cohort Prospective students have already attended our Open Day, whilst there will be other orientation activities which will happen in term four. We aim to ensure students gain a really thorough understanding of Sevenoaks, our learning environment and our expectations of students in a senior college.
For our Year 12 students, Term 3 is their last full term with us. The time does go by very quickly and I cannot believe we will be farewelling them next term at their presentation ceremony. At the moment, they are working very hard to complete all of their courses to ensure that they achieve the standards required for the next step in their journey toward 2026 and beyond.
Our Year 11 students are now well immersed in Sevenoaks and are making steady progress towards the end of the year They also face commitments to ensure that they complete all of their courses and are ready for 2026. We are excited to provide our Year 11s with the opportunity to attend a river cruise in Term 4. This will be a wonderful addition to our College calendar and reward those students with excellent attendance, behaviour and attitude towards their learning.
We were proud to open our Aboriginal Cultural Learning Centre in week nine. After many conversations with our Aboriginal community, we came up with a wonderful Yarning Circle which will be the centrepiece of future cultural connections for all of our students A big thank-you to Vice Principal Katie Edwards and our administration officer Caroline Griffiths who liaised with significant members of our Aboriginal community and Elders including: Kayleen Hayward (Teacher at Sevenoaks), our Elders in Residence, Mr and Mrs Eades, and their family members.
A particular highlight during Term 3 has been welcoming Year 6 students from nine different primary schools from across the Cannington-Maddington area Students from each primary school joined us for half a day and were involved in a range of activities including nursing skills, visual arts, engineering, physical education and getting to know you activities. Whilst they are very young, we would look forward to welcoming them to Sevenoaks in 2030! Overall, it has been a wonderful experience for the nine primary schools who came along each week and spending a half day with us. We loved welcoming them to Sevenoaks.
I hope you enjoy reading about Sevenoaks and our wonderful vibrant community in this bumper issue
YARNING CIRCLE GRAND OPENING
THE NEW HEART OF SEVENOAKS
Late this term we celebrated the grand opening of the Sevenoaks Yarning Circle. We have been rewarded by the vision of Vice Principal Katie Edwards to bring this project to a reality with support of Caroline Griffiths (MCS) and the teams at Nature Based Play and Eclipse Soils
It will be used for Yarning, a place of reflection, and a place of learning to enhance the First Nation’s stories of our families and of the significant Elders who have supported us so much with their knowledge of the past: Kayleen Hayward and the Eades family.
We were lucky to welcome back Sevenoaks Follow the Dream (FTD) Alumni, Aaliyah Nestoridis who MC’d the event, and Shane Cole who played the didge. Sevenoaks’ Elder in residence, Mrs Eades, gave a touching Welcome to Country, and our students performed beautiful traditional songs and dance.
Principal, Dr Karen Read, and Mrs Eades then cut the cake, marking the official opening of the space, followed by a delicious morning tea, which included damper and other native foods and beverages
We are as always, grateful to Dr Jennet Hansen and her team through the help of Polly Farmer Foundation Follow the Dream (FTD), BG&E, Langford Aboriginal Association (LAA) and Waalitj Foundation Deadly Sista Girlz for their amazing connections and organisation behind the scenes. What a great day!
Special thanks to our VIP guests, Mr Ron Sao MLA - member for Cannington and Deputy Mayor Mark Bain from the City of Canning, Cannington Community College Principal Rebecca Kirkwood, Sevenoaks Senior College Board members, FTD Alumni, staff, tutors, students and wider community members for being a part of such an important day.
We are excited for this space to grow in coming years, with plans to add a walkway, totem poles, bush tucker gardens, more gathering areas and access directly from the courtyard. Watch this space!
CURTIN MENTOR TEACHER OF THE YEAR 2025
Our very own Ms Lynnelle Wilton has been named Curtin University’s Mentor Teacher (Secondary) of the Year for 2025! Lynnelle was nominated by one of her prac students and was then selected as the winner by a panel of teaching specialists.
This award recognises the outstanding effort, commitment, and care that mentor teachers dedicate to supporting pre-service teachers. By guiding, encouraging, and inspiring future educators, Lynnelle played a vital role in shaping the next generation of teachers and the profession itself. Well done!
R U OK? DAY
R U OK? DAY
This term we celebrated R U OK? Day, and what a great day it was! The R U Ok? mission is to guide people on when and how to have a meaningful conversation with someone in their world who might be struggling. We reminded everyone how important it is to check in with their friends and ask, “Are you OK?” – and we did it in the most fun way possible!
The school was buzzing with activities There were cupcakes and smoothies for everyone to enjoy – and they disappeared fast! The photo booth was a hit, with students jumping in with their mates, using fun props and snapping some awesome pics. Over at the painting station with Deadly Sista Girlz Waalitj Foundation, people got creative and added colourful messages and artwork on wooden coasters, all around the theme of kindness and support.
Our Harmony Across Borders Committee also had a great stall looking at the diversity of our school with activities including puzzles and asking “are you okay?” in different native languages.
One of the most talked-about parts of the day was the "Guess the Lollies in the Jar" competition. Everyone gave it a go, trying to work out just how many lollies were packed into that jar It was harder than it looked Congrats to our winner, Year 12 student Chrystal Paull!
The whole day was a great reminder that simply asking someone how they’re doing – and really listening – can make a big difference. It was also a great way for us all to take a break, connect with each other, and spread some positive vibes around the school.
Thanks to our amazing Student Services team and everyone who helped organise the day, it was a huge success and showed just how caring and supportive our school community is. Remember, it’s always a good day to ask “are you okay?”.
ZERO2HERO CONFERENCE
This term, some lucky Year 12 students attended the Zero2Hero In Your Head 2025 Conference at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. Our students were part of a crowd of over 1,000 from more than 50 schools across WA.
It was a great day listening to keynote speakers like Caitlin Bassett, Harry Garside and Chris Harris. Additionally, our students spent two hours in different breakout sessions, engaging with service providers and participating in mindfulness activities The conference was concluded with performances from 3NA, who rocked the stage and shared some of their own story with the audience.
It was a fantastic opportunity for our students to connect with themselves and others as well as learning tools and strategies to support their own Mental Health
BOOK WEEK - BOOK AN ADVENTURE!
What a beautiful celebration of stories, imagination, and creativity! Students and staff embraced the theme of “Book an Adventure” with flair, with more than 50 students and staff dressing up as their favourite book characters for our annual celebration.
The Book Week morning tea was amazing, with us all indulging in some villainous treats while playing Kahoot and Bingo too Well done to Angel Sharma who took out first place in both competitions!
A highlight of the day was a captivating talk from Mr Tsoi, our very own teacher and now a published author, who shared insights into the writing process and the power of storytelling through the eyes of Loong, the main protagonist in his book, “A Vampire’s Meeting with Masters”
It was a day of appreciating literature, good food and friends. From costumes to conversations, Book Week is a wonderful reminder of how books can bring us together and spark joy.
Our Book Week Competitions winners were: Villains in LiteratureSophia Carbungco and Jared Dimailig and Book Week Blur - Kai, Tia and Cody from AG41
Special shout out to our beautiful Library Officer Elaine, for making this such a special and memorable day for all.
SEVENOAKS GOT TALENT
Our annual talent show was held this term where 13 impressive acts performed There was singing, dancing, musical performances and more! We want to thank all of our fabulous performers, our wonderful judges: Marcus, Amy, Jersey and Mr Tsoi; our host; Angel, and; the Student Guild for running an amazing production; plus, all the students and staff who came along to support this awesome event!
Special shout out to our staff performers: Ms T, Ms Waly, Ms Walsh, Ms Wallis, Ms Cusens and Mr Chan, as well as Mr Mavros for the set up and Ms Ivison for running the show! This event is truly a highlight of the year for all those involved.
Our judges had a very difficult time selecting our winners this year, but our podium finishers were:
1 Place - Ferndale (Dancing) st
2 Place - Angel, Rhiannon, Luke, Nice and Mae (Band) nd
3 Place - three way tie between: Patricia, Jeseth, Tamara, Samantha, Jayden and Daniel (Band); Zianne, Marissa and Charise (Singing); and Nice (Singing) rd
Thanks to Hoyts Carousel, Grill’d Carousel, and our College Cafe, our winners all went home with awesome prizes! Well done!
All profits will be proudly donated to Sam’s Spares
AROUND THE COLLEGE
BUSINESS ‘SWEET TOOTH’ BAKE SALE
This year’s bake sale was super special. We had both staff and students donate their time and effort in making baked goods. Special thanks to our enthusiastic and dedicated students Sanj Grover, Tahlia Murphy, Brandon Smith and Biizhon Cookson who worked hard in making and donating some amazing treats Mrs Burrell and her daughter Natalie baked lemon tarts and show stopping Dubai chocolate cupcakes! How yummy were they?! A special thanks also goes to our amazing Food Tech Assistant, Rosanne, who painstakingly got everything organised in making this event happen. Elaine, Ms Wilton and Dani, thank you for supporting our students in creating and crafting the best marketing strategies for our event.
It is the generosity of our wonderful staff and students who continue to support a very worthy cause and organisation - Muslim Women’s Support Centre (MWSC), that ensures this event is a success. The MWSC help and support women who are experiencing food insecurity, family and domestic violence and displacement, by providing shelter, education and training courses, and fostering relationships with key support services.
The students also get a real thrill in demonstrating their skills in producing, packaging, marketing, teamwork and collaboration and of course customer service and supporting charitable organisations.
This year we raised a whopping $2010.53! Looks like we have broken the record yet again! Thank you for your generosity and support.
We were honoured to welcome representatives from MWSC to the College late this term to meet with our business students and staff for the official cheque presentation. We also proudly donated a range of clothing and homewares from our on-site op shop, Back on the Rack, to MWSC.
A huge shout to our Business teacher, Mrs Abdus, for all your work in making this event possible, and to Rosanne for supporting the event through the use of the cooking room and collating all the supplies for us!
WEAR IT PURPLE
Wear it purple empowers LGBTQIA+ youth to dream big and share " bold voices, bright futures" with Australia. In Advocacy, students watched a short clip all about the day and during breaks were able to pick up cool merch such as stickers and bracelets from Student Services staff There was also badge making, a photo booth and of course we can't forget yummy snacks to raise awareness and show support to our LGBTQIA+ community here at Sevenoaks.
SCIENCE WEEK
Wow, Science Week 2025 went off with a bang! There was something on offer for everyone, from the giant science quiz to FBI fingerprinting to a physics exposé and even a chemistry experiment extravaganza! Thanks to all the students who participated and to Ms McKnight and Mr Hosany for putting on such awesome activities for us all to enjoy!
OUT AND ABOUT - EXCURSIONS
ATAR HUMAN BIOLOGY EXCURSION TO THE ZOO
Our Year 12 ATAR Human Biology class ventured beyond the classroom and into the wild for a captivating educational excursion at Perth Zoo Guided by zoo educators, students explored real-life examples of adaptation, evolution, and conservation through immersive sessions, such as comparative anatomy in "Keeping Up with the Neanderthals," live animal encounters that brought complex biological concepts to life, and collaborative inquiry that linked classification techniques to living examples.
ATAR HUMAN BIOLOGY EXCURSION TO HARRY PERKINS
Year 12 ATAR Human Biology students were recently given a unique opportunity to take their learning beyond the classroom with an excursion to the renowned Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research
This world-class facility is home to some of Western Australia’s most advanced biomedical research, and our students were fortunate to experience firsthand what it means to work on the frontlines of medical science. Hosted at the Institute’s Lotterywest BioDiscovery Centre, students explored the science of genetic mutations Using real-world laboratory techniques such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and gel electrophoresis, they investigated inherited mutations and their links to disease. What an incredible opportunity!
MUSIC EXCURSION TO CRANK RECORDING STUDIOS
This term, our Certificate II Music students had the opportunity to visit Crank Recording studios in Northbridge. Crank is one of the top recording studios in Perth and has hosted Justin Bieber, Kelly Clarkson and other international stars!
Their sound engineer, Lee Buddle, is an expert in his craft He kindly shared his knowledge and demonstrated his expertise with our students, helping them to record tracks which were then mixed to create a song.
This was an incredibly unique experience for our students, seeing the music industry in action outside of a school setting. It was a fantastic day out and one they will never forget.
BUSINESS EXCURSION TO CURTIN UNIVERSITY
Our Business students took an exciting trip to Curtin University this term, which was packed full of fun and learning in new and exciting ways Students loved the scavenger hunt, dupe and debates, and consumer behaviour investigation, but the clear highlight was the ‘Bridge the Gap’ challenge, where students gained an insight into the significance of HR Management and collaborative team-building. Students were asked to build the strongest bridge possible with limited resources.
In true Sevenoaks style, two of our teams broke all records by placing 32 and 42 Jenga blocks respectively, on the bridge they built. The previous record was only 27 blocks! The Curtin presenters couldn’t stop taking photos of the strongest bridge ever built with straws and pop sticks.
INTERSCHOOL SPORT
INTERSCHOOL VOLLEYBALL VWA TOURNAMENT
GIRLS A DIVISION - The Sevenoaks girls squad had a fantastic day at the Volleyball WA (VWA) tournament at Warwick Stadium and were undefeated in their initial pool with comfortable victories against Merredin and Bob Hawke College. The following round provided a challenge with a hard fought loss (2 sets to 1) against Southern River however, a solid win over Mandurah Baptist.
The girls played to the best of their abilities in the semi-final against Al Ameen College with a straight sets win The grand final was a very close match against Gilmore College that could have went to either side, but unfortunately it did not go our way and we finished the day Runners Up.
Our students were fantastic and their behaviour reflected what Sevenoaks is all about, our sportsmanship, support and encouragement was excellent.
Coach: Mr Middleton MVP: Jordin Sarana Team Members: Jordin, Lani, Chin Chin, Ha-My, Jerrlyn Mae, Justine and Mhartina.
BOYS A DIVISION - What a huge day of volleyball it was. Not only did we show sportsmanship and integrity, we left nothing on the court. We had other teams cheering us on, officials commenting on our spirit, and competitors and coaches commending us on our style of play
Drawing our first game against Ursula Frayne meant we had to win our next two to make finals. We went on to beat Merredin 2-0 and Gilmore in an arm wrestle 2-1 in a tie breaker. The boys held it together and finished on top of their pool to make finals. The semi final saw us take on last year’s finalist, Hampton SHS. The boys had two tightly fought sets, but adrenalin got in the way of a couple of crucial points and we went down 2-0, 29,27 in the first and 30,28 in the second We ended the day 4 overall th
Coach: Mr Breadsell. MVP: Micah Fetterroll. Team Members: Blessing, Jaxson, Micah, Morgan, Mennan, Jared, and Khalil.
INTERSCHOOL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
JORDAN THORSAGER SCHOLARSHIP
The Jordan Thorsager Scholarship is generously provided by Mr and Mrs Thorsager in memory of their late son and previous Sevenoaks student, Jordan, who sadly lost his life in a road accident A one year, $1000 scholarship is annually awarded to a student who is endeavouring to complete their studies whilst managing issues impacting on them outside of their schooling; has regular attendance and work completion; has a positive behaviour and attitude; and participates in outdoor activities and sport.
This years' successful applicant was Caci Mir, in recognition of her selfless, generous and kind nature, passion for maintaining a healthy lifestyle both physically and mentally, and her commitment to supporting her family
WAYNE LYON SCHOLARSHIPS
Mr Wayne Lyon attended school at Cannington High School between 1971 and 1974. Wayne very sadly passed away from cancer in May 2010. His wife Tracy decided that he should be remembered for all the wonderful things he did to help others in need. Tracy kindly provides two scholarships for two students to the value of $1000 each plus CPI increases over a 20-year period.
Future Endeavours: Zianne Argote - in recognition of her dedication to succeed, focus on personal growth and perseverance through hardship
Environmental Impact: Kai Vianna - for their passion for volunteering and educating the community about Australia’s unique flora and fauna.
BG&E SCHOLARSHIPS
Year 11: Kya Sims - in recognition of her outstanding academic performance, consistently achieving high results across all subjects showing a genuine passion for learning, and for being a wonderful role model for her peers
Year 12: Corey Bertram - in recognition of his consistency in achieving solid academic outcomes while balancing a wide range of talents as an exceptional sportsman and artist.
SEMESTER AWARDS
Our whole school awards assembly is a fantastic opportunity to gather as a school and highlight the academic achievements of our students. Achievement Awards were given to students who received the top mark in their course or Certificate for Semester 1.
Special mention to Amy Carpenter (Year 11) and Zianne Argote (Year 12), who were recognised as the top student in all six of their subjects! What an incredible achievement
Endeavour Awards were also presented to students during Advocacy this term. These awards recognise students’ work ethic, overall improvement and excellent attitude toward their learning and development. Congratulations everyone!
AMY-YEAR 11
BIG PICTURE ACADEMY
BENTLEY TAFE EXCURSION
Academy students interested in applying for a TAFE course next year, visited Bentley TAFE and were guided around the excellent facilities this term. First up, we were given an in depth tour of the recently refurbished Bentley Pines training restaurant Over $3 million was recently spent to ensure that future students have access to the latest technology and equipment in a commercial kitchen. They offer qualifications in Patisserie, Commercial Cookery, Events Management, Baking and Butchery. If you have dreams of becoming a head chef, opening your own food truck, or you fancy working for an international hotel group or a local music festival, the courses here provide the career pathway to get you there.
We also had a look round the fashion and design area, which has been home to Perth’s leading fashion training for almost 50 years. If you fancy getting involved in fashion design and creation or you would like to study business and marketing skills to get a job in the global fashion industry, there is a course here for you. Whether you have a critical or creative brain, you will be taught the technical skills to become a fashion success. You can learn about production management, patternmaking, specialist clothing construction, material sourcing, event management, marketing, social media, e-commerce and small business ownership.
Finally we toured the Veterinary training hospital where you are able to learn about basic animal nutrition, animal health care, animal ethics, and the handling and transportation of animals. There are courses in Aquaculture, Pet Grooming and Animal Care and advanced diplomas in Veterinary Nursing Veterinary nurses work as a part of a veterinary team providing expert nursing care for sick or injured animals. If you love animals then this is definitely the place to start your career pathway.
There’s something on offer for everyone! Visit their website for more info.
KING’S PARK ORIENTEERING
It has been such a manic Term 3; winter blues, various bugs and illnesses going around and some appalling weather systems passing through our state Irrespective of this, we managed to grab some good luck and squeezed in a trip to King's Park.
The sun shone for us as we completed the orienteering trail and practiced our map reading skills. One group broke the record for the fastest finishers which was excellent. Another group now also holds the notoriety of the slowest ever finishers, but the less said about that, the better!
As the weather held up we grabbed some lunch and a few brave souls joined Mrs Owen for a walk across the treetops bridge. 620 metres of a glass bottomed walkway, 52 metres in the air - it's not for everyone. But the brave souls who did cross were rewarded with some stunning views.
As always our students behaved impeccably and we were proud to take them out on a fun day in the sun!
MASTERCHEF MYSTERY BOX CHALLENGE
Students were presented with a box of surprise ingredients and tasked with creating a unique dish under the pressure of a simulated commercial kitchen environment.
The challenge tested not only their cooking skills, but also their creativity, teamwork, and ability to think on their feet. Judges assessed the dishes based on taste, presentation, and how well students worked as a team.
The event created a buzz of excitement throughout the Academy, with students showcasing impressive culinary flair. Well done all!
ALCOHOL AWARENESS CAMPAIGN CHALLENGE
Late this term, East Metropolitan Health Service and Local Drug Action Teams visited us to announce the winner of the Alcohol Awareness Campaign Challenge! Huge congratulations to our winning team: Liam, Kyesha and Jackson. We can’t wait to see the campaign develop over coming weeks!
We received some kind words from the team... “Your assistance was instrumental in engaging and encouraging the students across the three education sessions It was through your support that we were able to deliver this program, which highlighted the critical issue of alcohol advertising in the community and gave students the opportunity to think both creatively and critically about how they could make a difference. The enthusiasm and creativity shown by the students are a clear reflection of your dedication to fostering a supportive and inspiring learning environment. We sincerely appreciate your efforts in encouraging student participation in this program Your support has played a key role in helping us advance our mission to reduce alcohol-related harm in our local communities. We are truly grateful for your partnership and the positive impact you’ve helped create.”
COURTS EXCURSION
The Francis Burt Law Education Programme is designed to teach the general community about the rule of law, our legal principles and the Australian court system, and we were lucky enough to spend the day at the Old Court House Law Museum and Perth Magistrates Court seeing all this in action.
Our day was so interesting, starting off with a tour of The Old Court House, the oldest building in the City of Perth, built in 1836 Our guide Dean was extremely knowledgeable walking us through the Supreme and Magistrates Court. We were privileged to observe a court in session and saw three defendants remanded into custody.
We finished our day with a scripted mock trial where we were all characters playing a role. Luckily our defendant was found not guilty and we were all allowed to go home!
FOLLOW THE DREAM
Kaya everyone,
Wow! Term 3 has flown by! As we reach the end of another busy term, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect on the many highlights we’ve shared. This term has been rich with learning, growth, and connection from classroom achievements and cultural celebrations to excursions, community partnerships, and student successes Each experience has deepened our sense of pride and belonging, and it’s been wonderful to see the effort, energy, and spirit of our community shine through. Here’s a snapshot of the moments that made Term 3 so memorable!
OUR NEWEST STAFF MEMBER, FTD ALUMNI SHANE
Shane Cole is a proud Nyoongar man deeply connected to his culture A talented dancer and didgeridoo player, Shane is passionate about sharing his knowledge and skills with young people, inspiring them to embrace their cultural heritage and walk proudly in their identity. Through his workshops and mentoring, he supports the next generation in building confidence, cultural understanding, and a strong sense of belonging. Shane has also started his own business ‘Kadadjiny Dandjoo’
At Sevenoaks, he works across the College supporting our First Nations students. Welcome aboard Shane. We love having you back with us!
CURTIN UNIVERSITY’S HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION 2025 ANNUAL LECTURE
Our students, Ella-Rose McBeath and Tahlia Pabai, were privileged to attend the sold-out Annual Human Rights Lecture at Curtin University and meet Dr Tracy Westerman AM.
Dr Westerman, Western Australia’s Australian of the Year in 2018, is a proud Nyamal woman from the Pilbara region and a nationally recognised leader in Aboriginal mental health, suicide prevention, and cultural competency. In 2003, she became the first Aboriginal person to complete a combined Master’s and PhD in Clinical Psychology. She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology and a master’s degree in clinical psychology.
Her achievements are especially remarkable given her background of disadvantage and the fact that she completed most of her tertiary entrance subjects through Distance Education. Dr Westerman’s story is an inspiring example of resilience, determination, and leadership for our students. Ella Rose is keen to study psychology in 2026 and will be signing up for Dr Westerman’s Jilya Institute.
A VISIT FROM KATANNING FOLLOW THE DREAM
We were delighted to host the Katanning Follow the Dream team at Sevenoaks this term. Their visit included a tour of our programs, the chance to meet our students, experience city schooling, and share a morning tea together.
EVERLASTING ELDERS PAMPER DAY
The City of Canning and the Spear Foundation partnered with Follow the Dream to host a special Pamper Day for our Elders. Our girls were trained in a range of skills, including manicures and skin care, and were able to put them into practice on the day
Feedback from the Spear Foundation:
“We were delighted that Sevenoaks students were able to join us in pampering their Elders. They were an absolute delight to have, and the Elders really enjoyed engaging with them. They showed such confidence and warmth throughout the day They are a credit to the school, and we look forward to working with them again at future Everlasting Elders events ”
BHP FUTUREFIT ACADEMY
We were fortunate to be visited by Lorraine Pryor, a Whadjuk Noongar woman with connections to Ballardong and Gnaala Karla Booja, who is the Specialist Indigenous Liaison Support for BHP, along with Paul Whiteman, BHP’s Superintendent of Apprenticeship Training
They shared insights into the FutureFit Academy BHP Australia’s purpose-built learning centres, designed to provide industry-leading training in Mining Maintenance and Production. These programs offer practical pathways to kick-start a career in mining. Our students were grateful for the opportunity to hear about the exciting career possibilities.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Follow the Dream students performed at Applecross Senior High and at the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) in Perth. NIAA works in genuine partnership to enable the self-determination and aspirations of First Nations communities They implement the Australian Governments’ priorities and support the Minister for Indigenous Australians. Our students, together with Shane Cole, performed at both events with pride and continue to demonstrate the outstanding work we do at Sevenoaks in supporting and strengthening the cultural identity of our students.
POLLY FARMER CAREERS EXPO 2025
Our students attended the Annual Follow the Dream Careers Expo, exploring numerous career stalls and participating in hands-on activities. Keynote speaker Cheroke Ugle, Follow the Dream alumna and Miss NAIDOC Perth 2025, inspired students to walk proudly in their culture and dreams. Thanks to the Hon. Divina D’Anna MLA for officially opening the Expo, and to the Polly Farmer Team for hosting an event of this magnitude to bring all Follow the Dream students from across WA together
WORKPLACE LEARNING
CUMMINS APPRENTICESHIPS
A huge congratulations to our Year 12 trade students, Chrystal Paull and Alyssa Kelly, who have been offered apprenticeships with our TEC Consortium partner, Cummins South Pacific Being a global leader in innovation, Cummins receive over 500 apprenticeship applications each year and with only six positions available in 2026, to have two of those apprenticeships offered to our students is an outstanding achievement. We couldn’t be more proud!
Both Chrystal and Alyssa completed highly successful work placements with Cummins, where they demonstrated exceptional passion, knowledge, skill, and enthusiasm for their chosen trade pathway. During site visits and conversations with their supervisors, it was clear that both students had truly embraced the opportunity, immersing themselves in every aspect of their work placement and leaving a lasting impression.
Well done to everyone who has supported Alyssa and Chrystal on their journey at Sevenoaks. A special thank you to the trade teachers who have generously shared their expertise and provided invaluable hands-on learning opportunities. Your guidance has made a meaningful difference in their development and success. We are so happy for Chrystal and Alyssa and we look forward to seeing everything they achieve.
NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH WA POLICE
The Workplace Learning team are pleased to be collaborating with Sevenoaks Board Member, Dr Umneea Khan, in her role as Strategic Advisor - Community Engagement Division for the WA Police Dr Khan has been instrumental in establishing a valuable connection between the College and the WA Police Force, providing an exciting and much sought after opportunity for our students who are passionate about a career in public service. With limited opportunities to access behind the scenes in the wide variety of roles with the WA Police Force, we are thrilled to offer this unique experience to our students It will allow them to explore diverse career pathways, develop workplace skills, and gain insights into the important work undertaken by the Police in serving the community. Year 11 student, Sam Gibbon, had an incredible time at his workplace learning placement this term. Well done Sam!
CELEBRATING OUR WONDERFUL HOST EMPLOYERS
As we wrap up Term 3, it’s a great time to acknowledge the incredible support we’ve received from our host employers across various industries.
Their willingness to mentor and guide our students has made a real impact, not only on the students’ skill development but also on their confidence and sense of purpose Whether in administration, retail, trades, health or hospitality, our students have stepped up and contributed meaningfully to their workplaces. It’s been reassuring to see how many employers genuinely enjoy having our students on board, offering valuable learning experiences. This strong community partnership is a testament to the success of our program.
FUTSAL ROUND ROBIN COMPETITION
From week 6-9 this term, students who nominated a team played in a Monday and Tuesday lunch time round robin futsal tournament organised by Coach Mcleay.
We had a mix of Year 11 and 12 students across 5 teams who battled it out in the school Gym.
Each lunch break, there were two fixtured matches and the four teams with the most points at the end of week 8 progressed into a semi final play off The two teams who won those semi finals and finished on the most points then played off in the grand final, which was held in week 9.
Our two finalists this year were 'Lil Nuggets' (Year 11's) and 'Dame un Grr' (Year 12's). After a hard fought final that resulted in a tie, there was then a sudden death penalty shoot out which went 8 rounds! At one point, we even had to check the VAR!
Our Year 11 team 'Lil Nuggets' (pictured left) were our eventual winners, taking home burger vouchers from our friends at Grill'd Carousel. Well done boys! Huge thanks to Coach Mcleay for facilitating such a fun tournament and to Coach Middleton for your ref support!
RACI TITRATION COMPETITION RESULTS
Our fabulous Chemistry students, with the guidance of Chemistry teacher, Mr Hosany, participated in the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) Titration Competition last term. More than 70 schools, 100+ teams and over 300 students competed. We were thrilled to announce our outstanding results at a whole school assembly early this term:
Year 12s Girls team = 14 out of 109 teams th
Zianne Argote – Certificate of Credit
Mhartina Louise Felicitas – Certificate of Distinction
Miles Allanette Gabrino (pictured right) – Certificate of High Distinction (individual student rank was 3 out of 341) rd
Year 11s Girls team = 6 out of 109 teams th
Patricia Narciso – Certificate of High Distinction
Samantha Dakay – Certificate of High Distinction
Samreen Thinda – Certificate of High Distinction
Year 12s Boys team (pictured right) = 2 out of 109 teams nd
Ferndale Espera – Certificate of High Distinction
Hilary Okoye - Certificate of High Distinction
PK Bhardwaj - Certificate of High Distinction
We are beyond proud of each and every one of these Chemistry superstars. Congratulations on your incredible achievements!
HOUSEKEEPING
IMPORTANT TERM 4 DATES
Final day for Year 12s - Friday October 17 marks the final day on campus for our year 12 students. Staff will be cooking and hosting a breakfast for students at 7.30am to celebrate. We will then have a rehearsal for the Presentation Ceremony and give out the 2025 SSC Yearbook.
SEPTEMBER2025TERM3 NEWSLETTER
Year 12 WACE ATAR Exams - Wednesday 28 October - Thursday 20 November Year 12 Presentation Ceremony - Sunday 2 November at the Grand Ballroom, Crown Perth. More information available on our website and Connect. Year 11 ATAR Exams - Thursday 13 November to Friday 21 November. Final day on campus for Year 11s - Friday 14 Nov (non ATAR), Tuesday 25 Nov (ATAR) Year 11 Workplace Learning - Monday 17 - Friday 28 November Library Books & Locker Keys - Please ensure all books and keys are returned to Elaine in the Library before your final day on campus