This week saw the first excursions leave the College grounds since the start of the pandemic back in March of last year. It is hoped that this development is yet another significant step in our return to normality after the past 12 months. The weeks ahead also provide a number of opportunities for students to engage in a range of extra curricular activities where they will be transported to venues off site. I remind students that in such situations, masks on buses are mandatory. In recent weeks, we have tried to support students with the provision of these, however, given that a responsible timeframe has now lapsed since the health order was introduced, students are now responsible for supplying their own. I thank parents and students for their support with this. 

A reminder that the Term 1 Staff Development Day will take place next Friday 26 February. This day will allow all staff at the College to focus on Pastoral Care and Wellbeing for our students. I thank the many parents and carers who are required to make alternative supervision arrangements on the day so that this worthwhile opportunity for staff can proceed. 

Once again this week, I remind all parents and students about our COVID-19 processes. These include: 

• Keeping your child home when they are unwell, even with very mild symptoms.
• Informing the school immediately if your child is self-isolating or undergoing testing, and informing us of the result as soon as possible.

• Following sickness with flu-like symptoms, ensuring your child is free of symptoms and can present a negative COVID-19 test, before they return to school.

Thank you for your ongoing understanding, support and timely communication of such issues.