From the Principal

Dear Parents and Carers, Staff and Students,

Welcome back to Term 3! Our first newsletter for the term is full of information. I encourage you to read through the various sections of the newsletter to stay updated and involved in the College.

Senior Students' New Zealand Snow Trip

I had the privilege of attending this year's Snow trip to New Zealand with 40 senior students and 4 staff in the second week of the school holidays. Congratulations to all students on their behaviour and effort made across so many areas. A highlight of the trip was to see the development of skills, perseverance, resilience when days were tough (especially at the beginning of the week) and success. Thank you to James Hand, Damian Humphries, Stuart Tait and Nikita Robinson who gave up time with their families to make this trip successful.

Staff Development Day - 15th August - Postponed

Unfortunately, due to a clash of dates the Staff Development Day scheduled for August 15th has had to be postponed. A new date is being determined and will be communicated to you as soon as possible. Therefore, Friday, August 15th, will be a regular school day. Please note that Monday, 18 August, will proceed as planned as a pupil-free day to allow for staff professional development. We appreciate your understanding and continued support.

Years 7 - 11 Parent Teacher Student Interviews - Tuesday 5th August 

Our Parent Teacher interviews will be held in the College Hall between 3:40 and 7:00 pm. Thank you to all parents who have already made interview bookings via the COMPASS online booking system. If you require assistance, please call the College office. Here are some suggestions for questions you could ask your child’s teacher, and these will also be available on the night:

  • What is my child learning?
  • How is she or he doing?
  • How do you know how he or she is doing?
  • How can she or he improve?
  • What supports can I provide and can you provide if she or he is struggling? When can we check in again?

(Clarity - What Matters Most in Learning, Teaching, and Leading by Lyn Sharratt, 2019)

Semester 1 Awards at Week 2 Assembly - Thursday 31st July at 12:15 pm

At our Week 2 Assembly, we will acknowledge students in Years 7 - 11 who achieved at an outstanding level across the College's Expectations and academically. Parents and carers of students receiving a certificate have been invited to attend this event, and we look forward to having you here for the Assembly and special morning tea. 

Uniform - Transition to the new uniform ends this year.

The two year transition period for the new uniform will come to an end this year. This means that all students are to be wearing the new uniform in 2026. Many families have moved to the new uniform items, so this is just a timely reminder to help families prepare for this change, and as such, to order their uniform items over the next semester.  

Trial HSC Exams - Weeks 3 & 4

Finally, I wish all our Year 12 students the very best in their Trial HSC exams, which will be conducted over Weeks 3 and 4. It is important that Year 12 students use these assessments to help them prepare for their HSC and complete the school assessment process.

All the best for the fortnight ahead.Kate_11.jpg

Kate

Kate Thomson
Principal

“We should be shining lamps, giving light to all around us.”

Catherine McAuley