After 15 long weeks of Remote Learning and isolation, it is a relief that we can now start to prepare for a return to face to face teaching and learning on October 25. As we are well aware, the lockdown has presented many challenges to families and individuals and will no doubt continue to do so over the coming few weeks. However, with confirmation of our return to  some sense of “normality”, it is important that we start to prepare for the resumption of school-based interactions. A significant part of this preparation is to continue to engage in our learning and to ensure that we are managing our individual and collective wellbeing. This was the focus of today’s Pastoral Lessons, particularly with respect to promotion of October being Mental Health Month. 

Click on the images below if you would like to know more about Mental Health Month or the Wellbeing Toolkit, courtesy of CatholicCare and NSW Health.

A reminder that as we get ready for our return over the coming month that we will be returning to Summer Uniform and that normal expectations and regulations regarding uniform and grooming will apply upon commencement of face to face learning. Please assist us with a smooth resumption by ensuring that all students are meeting these expectations, which are contained on pages 17-19 of the Student Diary and outlined in the following link: Uniform and Grooming

As always, thank you for your cooperation and patience over the past 3 ½ months and in anticipation of your support over the coming weeks as we get ready to resume on site learning. Have a great Freedom Day on Monday.

Mr Simon Huntly
Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Coordinator