Good afternoon everybody,

As we are about to conclude another week, one which is again going to allow for further lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, the past week has again seen our community again take some significant steps towards some degree of normality. 

Ball games were finally re-introduced during Sport, PDHPE lessons and at recess and lunchtime. As mentioned last week, this resumption of equipment use is done with the availability of hand sanitiser at the ovals and courts, which are in addition to those placed at various points and thoroughfares around the College site. Equipment used at sport and in PDHPE lessons is also wiped down after use. The opportunity to resume games at breaks and in lessons is certainly something that we have looked forward to for some time and something that we value as an integral part of our wellbeing structure. All students are to be commended for the patience, cooperation and maturity that they showed throughout the past few weeks leading to this resumption.

Our weekly Pastoral Care and Wellbeing time has again been productive this week. Earlier today, Year groups were engaged in a range of wellbeing initiatives. These are listed below:  

Year 7 - Time management and creating a study timetable

Year 8 - Learning catch-up

Year 9 - Racism Presentation

Year 10 - Numeracy Standards

Seniors - Reflection on Managing their Learning and Study Habits.

As we enter the latter part of what has been a roller-coaster term, it is important that students continue to remain focused on their learning and wellbeing, and that if there are times that are challenging, please speak to someone who can help.

Mr Simon Huntly

Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Coordinator