Pastoral Care News
To all Parents, Staff and Students,
I hope this finds you well and looking forward to the holidays after what has felt like a long term. I only have one issue I’d like to raise with you all in this newsletter, that issue being “safe play” at our College.
Weather-wise, this year has been like no other with our oval being closed for the majority of the year. Students have been forced to play/sit under the covered areas and restricted to our courtyard and multi-court for outside play. I think it’s fair to say there has been some tension in the playground as a result, with students being unable to access the larger space of the oval to burn off some energy during the day.
This has led to an increasing number of incidents involving excessive “hands-on” behaviour in our playground and on bus lines in the afternoon. Students have had many warnings this term that “hands-on” play is not allowed at our College. I am taking this opportunity to remind parents, staff and students that those students who ignore our warnings will be removed from the playground. Safety is a huge priority at our College and I am hopeful for the support of parents and staff with this.
Thankfully, we have managed to open a section of the oval in the last week for play. Let’s hope that extra space gives students the opportunity to let off some steam appropriately.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Take care,
Rob Imeson
Leader of Pastoral Care