Callaghan College Waratah Campus

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Emailwaratah-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Getting ready for senior learning

Are you starting senior learning at Jesmond Senior Campus next year? 

Transitioning to our Jesmond Senior Campus for Year 11 and 12 is an important stage in your learning journey. To assist you to make the best individual choices for this important stage, we have designed a Year 10 to 11 Transition program that is comprehensive in both opportunity and support.

The calendar below outlines the transition events and opportunities available to Year 10 during 2025. For additional information, please visit our Jesmond Senior Campus website.

2025 Transition Calendar
Date Event
Term 2
Week 5 SBAT introduction sessions at Waratah Campus
Week 6 
2 JUN
Introduction to senior subjects  
from Faculty Head Teachers
3 JUN Buddy Day – Aspire students (by invitation)
10 JUNE Buddy Day – Special Education (by invitation)
Week 7-8  
12 JUN 25 to 
19 JUN
Select your taster lessons online
17 JUN Buddy Day – First Nations students (by invitation)
Week 8  
16 JUN
Subject Expo Evening at Jesmond Senior Campus  
(families welcome)
Week 8  
19 JUN 25
Subject selection open online for all Year 10 students

24 JUN

 

Buddy Day – EAL/D students (by invitation)
TERM 3
Week 4 

Taster lessons at Jesmond Senior Campus

  • Waratah Red & Wallsend P Line 11-13 AUG 25
  • Waratah Blue & Wallsend Q Line 13-15 AUG 25
Week 4  
15 AUG
Subject selection closed online. 
Week 5  
18 AUG – 22 AUG
Subject selection interviews at Jesmond Senior Campus (individual interview times will be emailed, families welcome)
TERM 4
Week 1-3 Individual Learning and Support meetings with students and families available at Jesmond Senior Campus
Week 5-6
13 & 20 NOV
Aboriginal students activities at Jesmond Senior Campus
Week 5-6 
14 & 21 NOV
Special Education students activities at Jesmond Senior Campus
Week 7  
24 NOV-28 NOV 
Wellbeing Week at Jesmond Senior Campus for all Year 10