Mission and Wellbeing (AP)

    Attendance 

    As a College, we have been working to improve attendance since COVID and the graph below highlights the growth since 2023. It is important we work together to improve the attendance of our students and meet the Diocesan target of 95%.

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    This week, emails will be sent again advising if your child's attendance is below 90%. These emails are an important way to communicate with families and begin conversations regarding the reasons for non-attendance. We aim to identify and connect the family with the school as early as possible to engage the student in support that motivates them to attend school and address challenging barriers. 

    Together, we can identify any underlying academic, social, or emotional factors that may be affecting your child's punctuality or motivation. By working as a team, we can create strategies to address these challenges and support your child's overall wellbeing and success at school. Read about School Refusal and your Teen at REACHOUT.

    If your child is avoiding school, it’s essential to take proactive steps by reaching out to the Pastoral Care Leader or your child’s Year Coordinator. Subject teachers can provide valuable insights into your child’s behaviour and collaborate with you to address any challenges they may be experiencing.

    For those students with complex attendance concerns, the Year Coordinator will be in contact to arrange a meeting. It is important to share your observations and concerns about your child’s attendance openly. Together with the school and your child, we can explore possible reasons for their avoidance.

    You can also seek advice free from NSW Parent Line 1300 1300 52. Book an appointment via the phoning or emailing your nearest headspace centre.  

    Book a session with the free ReachOut Coaching Service for parents and carers.

    Each day your teen attends school, they’re shaping their future success.

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    Uniform 

    As you are aware, the College introduced a new uniform in 2024. The transition to the new uniform is 2 years, and all students are to be in the new uniform in 2026. Therefore, as of next year, all students will be required to wear the new uniform. It is essential to prepare for this change, and families are kindly requested to order their uniform items over the next semester. 

    These holidays, please ensure that students are prepared with the correct uniform by addressing the following points. 

    • Long-sleeved tops underneath the school shirt or sports shirts are not uniform items and should not be worn. If your child is cold, they can wear a singlet or their College Jumper. We also offer a soft-shell jacket for added warmth. 
    • Students are reminded that any facial piercings need to have clear spacers. 
    • Shoes are to be leather, lace-up, with a heel. 
    • The new sports shorts and skirts are not to be hemmed. These have a logo on them, which is to remain. Many girls are still wearing uniform items, both sports shorts and skirts that are too short and need to be replaced with the new uniform items. 

    eSafety - Webinars for parents and carers

    The eSafety Commissioner provides parents with free webinars to support families in using technology. These live webinars provide parents and caregivers with the knowledge, skills, and tools to support their children in having safe online experiences.

    In Term 3, the following webinars are being offered: 

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    Kathy Warby
    Assistant Principal - Mission and Wellbeing