This past week has seen the College continue our progression towards regular routines and procedures. There was a clear sense of relief as students were able to bring in sporting equipment for use during recess and lunchtime, and this was complemented by a return to a wider variety of practical experiences in PDHPE and Tuesday afternoon sport. While these restrictions have been relaxed to an extent, as a College we remain vigilant in ensuring our ongoing promotion of good hygiene practices and social distancing measures. 

The gradual easing of some restrictions has also allowed us to secure a number of dates on the College calendar that I would draw your attention towards. As was originally planned, the 2020 College Photo Day will proceed on Thursday 25 June, with a catch-up day scheduled for the following Monday 29 June for students who are absent on the main day. Personalised order forms will be distributed to all students in homerooms early next week which will allow families to purchase photos that are taken on the day. An opportunity for family portraits will also be provided at recess on the main photo day.

Also confirmed are our rescheduled immunisation dates for 2020. As a result of our recent period of remote learning, students in Year 7 will now only have a single immunisation this year (as opposed to the two that were originally scheduled). This will take place on Monday 29 June. NSW Health are currently working on a strategy to ensure the second injection can take place in the first half of next year when students are in Year 8. The previously scheduled Year 10 immunisations will now take place on Thursday 15 October. 

Finally, while community transmissions of COVID19 remain low, I again request that parents inform the school of any student that is tested for the virus, and then again once the result is confirmed. I also continue to encourage parents to keep their child/ren at home if they are feeling unwell or showing even the mildest of symptoms. I thank those families who have supported us in these measures and, in the process, assisted us in providing a healthy and safe environment here at the College.