Today saw the first year assemblies that we have held at the College since the second half of Term 1. This has been a result of the relaxation of a number COVID-19 directives that have significantly limited our opportunities to gather in large groups throughout most of 2020. This coming Friday will mark the first time that we have gathered as a College community, also for the first time since Term 1, as we badge our Student Representative Council for 2021 and particularly focus on the academic achievements of our new Year 12 cohort now that they have completed their Preliminary Course. 

The relaxing of COVID-19 directives have also allowed us to confirm a number of plans that we have for the conclusion of the current school year, and the commencement of next year. Term 4 will officially conclude on Tuesday 15th December with our End of Year Mass and Awards Ceremony. This will be followed by online Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews on the Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. The first day back in Term 1 2021, will be Thursday 28th January for students in Years 7, 11 and 12, and Friday 29th January for all remaining year groups. 

Finally this week, consistent with the range of programs that we are implementing now that the COVID-19 restrictions are easing across the state, I wish our Year 10 students and staff all the very best for this coming Monday and Tuesday as they participate in what is normally our Year 10 Gender Camp Program. Although the overnight portion of this event has been removed, I believe the core contents remain as relevant for all students and certainly encourage them to enthusiastically engage in the program that is being offered. I thank Mr Harrison and Miss Bowen in particular for the meticulous planning that has been invested in providing this very worthwhile experience for our students. 

Mr David Cloran