Students in both Years 7 and Year 9 have commenced NAPLAN tests this week. We see NAPLAN providing another avenue of feedback combined help to build a picture to measure progress for each student. Thanks to the Middle Years' teachers for ensuring that the NAPLAN tests have been administered as smoothly as possible. I also congratulate the students for participating conscientiously and giving their best effort. This week I had the pleasure of joining our students leaders at their Student Leadership Council, including our new Year 7 Leaders, and spent time with some of our College families at Mass last night. Thanks to the P&F Network for hosting supper after the Mass. Best of luck to all the students representing Aquinas this weekend at the All State Jazz Championships. I also highly recommend securing your tickets to the upcoming events as outlined in this edition of The Lighthouse.