Good afternoon everyone,

After the completion of our first two weeks of the new academic year, our Pastoral Teams (year groups) conducted a range of assemblies and class activities earlier today to assist students with a variety of wellbeing and learning matters. Each of these presentations refer specifically to our Pastoral Care framework centred on Responsibilities, Relationships and High Expectations. Below is a list of the key elements from each year group:

• Year 7: The Marist Charism of Family Spirit, Hygiene and Youth Ministry
• Year 8: Organisation and preparation for learning, Extra-curricular opportunities
• Year 9: Building relationships and getting to know one another in pastoral classes 
• Year 10: Academic expectations, extracurricular opportunities, planning for future pathways and ROSA requirements 
• Year 11: Resilience, Goal setting and organisation, responsible use of technology
• Year 12: Careers information, support for learning during the HSC year and HSC special provisions.

Sports uniform reminders

Shoes: as outlined late last year, a change to the expectations regarding Sport shoes occurred, which recognised the difficulty in acquiring predominantly white shoes. As outlined in this earlier notification, and as per page 18 of the Student Diary, please be reminded that

“ Appropriate runners or cross-training sport 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”.

Sports Jackets: Please also be reminded that the Mount Carmel jacket is to be worn only on days where sports uniform is worn to school (eg. Tuesdays or PDHPE scheduled practical days). In the event of cooler weather in terms one and four, the College jumper is to be worn if warmer clothing is required.

As always, thank you for your continued support with these initiatives and the ongoing wellbeing and learning of all members of our community.

Mr Simon Huntly

Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Coordinator