This week we took a fabulous group of Secondary students on a tour of the Learning Hub construction site. It was so wonderful to see how excited they were about this building project and the opportunities our students will have.
This week at Covie
Get to know Mrs Furner
This week we have the pleasure of getting to know Mrs Summer Furner just a little bit better.
What's been happening?
So much happens every week at Covenant. Below are some things that have happened lately:
Debating Team Claims Hard-Fought Win
Star Wars Day LEGO Challenge
Mother's Day at Prep
Debating Team Claims Hard-Fought Win
Our school’s debating team recently took part in their second debate of the HICES Debating Competition, and I’m delighted to report that they were awarded the win. The team argued against the topic: “That all schools should implement peer-to-peer tutoring programs.”
Our students formulated a thoughtful critique of a mandatory peer-to-peer tutoring model and expressed their arguments and rebuttals clearly and confidently. They articulated their concerns about student tutor 'Oscar' being expected to balance his existing workload with challenging tutoring responsibilities ranging from training for the position, adapting work for high needs students and ensuring the safety of the learner student.
In addition, the team provided convincing arguments about why the financial costs required to implement such a tutoring program could be better spent in other ways. The team’s improvement reflections were to be careful to clearly communicate their counter-model in a debate like this one and to look up from their notes more frequently to make connections with the audience.
We can’t wait for the final competition round in Week 5. Congratulations to the entire team on a fantastic effort!
- Debating Coach, Mrs Newcombe
Star Wars Day LEGO Challenge
Some of our Secondary students took part in the annual Star Wars Day LEGO challenge earlier this week. Come and see their creations on display until the end of Week 3.
Mother's Day at Prep
Prep invited their mums to a special celebration for Mother's Day this week. Students made beautiful artwork for the mums, including their own very special bunch of flowers. So sweet!
Upcoming Events
You're invited!
We would love you to come and be part of the upcoming events below. You'll have opportunities to meet other parents, as well as members of staff.
Evening of Music
Term 2 Big Events for your diary
Secondary Literacy Parent Information Evening - Repeat session
Northern Beaches Schools Expo
Infants and Primary Assembly
School Tours - Invite a friend
Evening of Music
Current families, Alumni and friends are warmly invited to join us for the Evening of Music 2025.
Be inspired by the talent of our incredible Year 12 students as they perform their HSC pieces. Enjoy wonderful performances by our bands and ensembles, and delight in the passion of our Junior musicians.
The following groups will be performing: Year 4 Band, Year 4 Strings, Year 5 Band, Junior Band, Junior Strings, Senior Orchestra, Vocal Ensemble, Senior Band, Guitar Ensemble, Year 9 Music Elective, Year 10 Music Elective, Year 11 Music and Year 12 Music.
Tickets are free, but bookings are essential - https://www.covenant.nsw.edu.au/events/evening-of-music-2025
Term 2 Big Events for your diary
Secondary Literacy Parent Information Evening - Repeat session
- Tuesday 13 May
- 6.00-7.00pm in the PAS
- A brief seminar explaining and demonstrating one of the most effective practices we are using in Secondary School to consolidate, enhance and extend students’ analytical writing. We have been embedding this practice in English classes in the Secondary School, and have seen improvement in student understanding, analytical skills, and writing across Years 7 to 12.
- This event is for parents/carers only as students are being taught this information in class.
- Bookings can be made here.
Northern Beaches Schools Expo
Infants and Primary Assembly
Parents are warmly invited to join us each fortnight on a Friday at our Infants and Primary assemblies in the PAS.
- Infants Assembly (Kindergarten to Year 2) is from 10.00-10.30am on Friday 23 May, Friday 6 June and Friday 20 June.
- Primary Assembly (Years 3 to 6) is from 1.40-2.15pm on Friday 23 May, Friday 6 June and Friday 20 June.
School Tours - Invite a friend
Book a tour here - https://enrol.covenant.nsw.edu.au/book-a-tour