Good afternoon everyone,

As we come to the final week of our year, there are a couple of important pieces of information that we would like to make parents, carers and students aware of. Firstly, earlier this week, a webinar for schools was conducted by Mr Paul Dillon, a highly respected presenter, educator and researcher of drug education in Australia. Paul’s presentation was specifically targeting the latest facts and myths associated with Vaping. As we have mentioned occasionally throughout the year, there is an ever increasing level of use by young people and some serious concerns relating to risk, harm and safety associated with the use of vaping apparatus. If you would like some more information regarding this particular issue, along with other alcohol and drug related and resources, please go to www.darta.net.au.

Secondly, there has been an amendment to the requirement for sports shoes for 2021, which recognises the difficulty associated with the purchase of predominantly white sports shoes. As such, from 2021, the expectation for sports shoes will be as follows:

Appropriate runners or cross-training sports shoes with arch support must be worn with the College sports uniform. Students are not permitted to wear canvas or leather shoes with a flat sole (eg. Converse or Volleys), skate-shoes and/or slip ons.

The need for “predominantly white” will no longer apply to sports footwear. It is hoped that this change will make things a little easier for students and families with respect to the purchase of appropriate footwear for sporting activities. 

Finally, on behalf of the Pastoral and Wellbeing team (our Year Coordinators, Assistant Year Coordinators and Pastoral Advisors), thanks to all families and students for your cooperation and support throughout what has been a challenging year. May each and every member of our community have a happy, safe and holy Christmas.

Mr Simon Huntly

Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Coordinator