Monday 27 January 2025 is the first day of school for:
- All students in Junior School, Years 1-6
- All students in Year 7, Year 9, and Year 13 (Orientation Day)
- New students and buddies in Year 8, Year 10, Year 11, and Year 12 (Orientation Day)
Tuesday 28 January 2025 is the first day of school for:
- Returning students in Year 8, Year 10, Year 11, and Year 12
For more information, including start times, where to meet, what to wear, and what to bring, see your year level below.
About Orientation Day (Years 7-13)
During the day students will meet their Tutor Teacher, Dean and other senior leaders. There will be a range of activities and an IT session for new students in Years 7-13 and leadership development activities for Year 13. We ask the students involved to please arrive at school by 8.15am.
Year level |
When and where |
Important information |
| Years 1-6, Junior School - all students |
When: Monday 27 January 2025 8.30am -3pm Where: Enter through the Junior School entrance by Fitzherbert Terrace |
New students will be met by Mrs. Jan Treeby, Head of the Junior School |
| Year 7 - all students |
When: Monday 27 January 2025 8.15am - 3.30pm Where: Meet at Hobson Foyer (the entrance to Hobson Gym) |
Wear: PE uniform, sports shoes Bring: Morning tea, lunch, water bottle, fully-charged laptop, pencil case |
| Year 8 - new students and buddies |
When: Monday 27 January 2025 8.15am - 11.40am Where: Meet at Hobson Foyer (the entrance to Hobson Gym) |
Wear: PE uniform, sports shoes Bring: Morning tea, lunch, water bottle, fully-charged laptop, pencil case |
| Year 8 - returning students | When: Tuesday 28 January 2025 8.25am - 3.30pm Where: Tutor Room Not sure where to go? Check your tutor group lists in the Old Hall, then head directly to your Tutor Room |
Wear: School uniform Bring: All necessary equipment |
| Year 9 - new students and buddies |
When: Monday 27 January 2025 8.15am - 3.30pm Where: The Atrium (entrance to the main assembly hall) |
Wear: PE uniform, sports shoes Bring: Morning tea, lunch, water bottle, fully-charged, laptop, pencil case |
| Year 9 - returning students |
When: Monday 27 January 2025 8.30am - 1.30pm Where: The Atrium (entrance to the main assembly hall) |
Wear: PE uniform, sports shoes Bring: Morning tea, lunch, water bottle, fully-charged laptop, pencil case |
| Year 10 - new students and buddies |
When: Monday 27 January 2025 8.15am - 12.30pm Where: Old Hall (Reception area)
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Wear: School uniform Bring: Water bottle, fully-charged laptop, pencil case, (morning tea is provided)
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| Year 10 - returning students |
When:Tuesday 28 January 2025 8.25am - 3.30pm Where:Tutor Room |
Wear: School uniform Bring: All necessary equipment
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| Year 11 - new students and buddies |
When: Monday 27 January 2025 8.15am - 12.30pm Where: Old Hall (Reception area)
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Wear: School uniform Bring: Water bottle, fully-charged laptop, pencil case, (morning tea is provided)
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| Year 11 - returning students |
When:Tuesday 28 January 2025 8.25am - 3.30pm Where:Tutor Room |
Wear: School uniform Bring: All necessary equipment |
| Year 12 - new students and buddies |
When: Monday 27 January 2025 8.15am - 12.30pm Where: Old Hall (Reception area)
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Wear: School uniform Bring: Water bottle, fully-chargedlaptop, pencil case, (morning tea is provided)
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| Year 12 - returning students |
When:Tuesday 28 January 2025 8.25am - 3.30pm Where:Tutor Room
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Wear: School uniform Bring: All necessary equipment
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| Year 13 - all students |
When: Monday 27 January 2025 8.30am - 1.30pm Where: Hobson House
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Wear: School uniform Bring: Morning tea, lunch, water bottle, fully-charged laptop, pencil case
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| Year 13 - prefects |
When: Monday 27 January 2025 8.30am - 3.30pm Where: Hobson House
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Wear: School uniform Bring: Morning tea, lunch, water bottle, fully-charged laptop, pencil case
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If in doubt about where to meet, head to Reception and one of our friendly staff will be able to assist.