As we prepare ourselves for a full return to face to face teaching from October 25, a considerable amount of planning has taken place to ensure that we are following Public Health Orders and doing all that is possible to provide a safe environment for staff and students. An overview of the key points that apply to students, which have been, and will continue to be, communicated to all students by their respective Year Coordinators and Pastoral Advisors are listed below. 

• Year 12 will commence Monday 18 October with Years 7-11 returning Monday 25 October. 
• Masks are to be worn at all times indoors and outdoors (unless eating) except in the following circumstances: Masks or face coverings are not required to be worn by a staff member or student who has a physical or mental health illness or condition, or disability, that makes wearing a mask unsuitable.
• Physical distancing, staggered times for departure from classes, no games involving contact or sharing of equipment are permitted.
• The Canteen will NOT be open upon the return to school. Students will be required to bring their own food each day. 
• Cohort areas before school and after breaks will be those areas that groups will be allocated for 2022. 
• Year 7 - Quad 
• Year 8 - Breezeway
• Year 9 - Area between Library and Science Block
• Year 10 - Current Year 11 Annexe
• Year 11 - Year 12 Area
• Each year group has also been allocated an outdoor space for their use.
• Students without a hat are allowed in their designated oval/court areas, however, they must be in a shaded area. 
• No Sport until further notice. 

For specific details, please click on the following link Student Covid safe return to school.

Uniform and Grooming Expectations
In addition to being Covid safe and academically prepared for our return, please consider the uniform and grooming expectations to enable a smooth resumption of face to face learning.

Reminder of Uniform and Grooming Expectations. Some key elements are listed below and a link to a more detailed outline is located below

 Mount Carmel Catholic College Uniform and Grooming expectations 2021

• Boys hair is to be no shorter than a 2 blade. Hair should be blended (no lines or steps) and not be styled/cut in a way that invites comment.
• Hair is to be one colour. No streaks/foils.
• No false nails or eyelashes/eyelash extensions are to be worn. 
• Girls are permitted one set of plain stud or hoop earrings in the lobe.
• School shoes are to be black, leather lace-ups with a slight heel (no skate shoes). 
• Girls' tunics are to sit below the knee.
• Sports shoe expectations - students are required to wear: 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-on shoes.
• Summer Uniform is to be worn

Thanks for your anticipated support with our return to school initiatives and expectations. We look forward to reengaging with students in a face to face environment for the remainder of the year. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact your son’s or daughter’s Year Coordinator or myself to assist.

Mr Simon Huntly
Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Coordinator