Senior School, Term 3 Week 8 2026

Welcome to Week 8 at Pulteney.

Year 10 2027

This morning, we welcomed Year 9 parents and caregivers to the Senior School for the Year 10, 2027 Information Session and Tour. It was a valuable opportunity to share information about pastoral care, curriculum pathways, and expectations for the year ahead. The chance to ask questions and see the Senior School in action helps families feel informed and supported as they look toward the senior years. Thank you to all who were able to attend.

Learning Conferences: Week 7

We thank all families who attended our Learner Conferences last week. Your participation and engagement were appreciated.

Our staff are eager to continue these conversations and appreciate the ongoing support of all families in helping to make these conferences a positive and productive experience for our students.

Senior School Wellbeing Program

On Thursday 10 September all our Senior School students will be working with Paul Dillon from Drug and Alcohol Research Training Australia (DARTA) during the course of the day. Pulteney has been working with Paul for a number of years and is regarded as a world leader in drug education. Paul’s bio can be seen here.

We look forward to working with Paul to facilitate these important conversations with our senior students.

Friday 18 September: RU OK? Day and World’s Greatest Shave School Fundraiser

On Friday of Week 9 there will be a “splash of yellow” casual clothes day with a $2 donation.

We encourage all students get involved on the day to help raise funds and awareness of the RU OK? Foundation and the Leukaemia Foundation. On the day there will be a bake sale along with lolly bags for sale in the quad. There will also be live music, picnic blankets to sit on and games available for students to partake in. All funds collected on the day will be donated to the RU OK? Foundation, and to the Leukaemia Foundation.

There are some guidelines that students need to adhere to, mostly due to health and safety requirements. Please refer to the following so that it can be an enjoyable and safe day for all:

• Shoulders must be covered (i.e. no strapless or singlet tops to be worn)
• Slogans and logos must not be offensive
• Shoes must cover feet properly (i.e. no thongs or ugg-boots)
• No heavy make-up (as per normal School expectations)
• Different jewellery may be worn, but still only one set of earrings
• Long hair must be tied back (as per normal School expectations)
• The day is not a costume or dress-up day ie. no ‘onesies’, no pyjamas

If your child has PE on the day, they are still expected to wear appropriate clothes for exercising in, although this may be non-PE uniform sports clothes. We look forward to an enjoyable day whilst raising important funds.

Year 12 Trial Examinations

A reminder that Year 12 Trial Examinations take place in the term holidays.

These examinations are an important part of preparing for final Year 12 assessments. They give students a realistic experience of the exam environment, helping to reduce anxiety and identify areas for further study and improvement.

Please see timetable below:

Osmond St Cafe

This Friday, our Year 10 Creative Industries students will be selling coffees and other products at the Osmond St Café. Please come along and enjoy a hot drink, some conversation and support our students. I hope to see you there.

Zac Savage
Head of Senior School