There is a sense of great anticipation as we prepare for the return of all year groups from remote learning this coming Monday 25 October. Over the past couple of weeks, I have taken the opportunity to communicate the broad range of COVID-safe measures that we have implemented in preparation for the resumption of face-to-face learning. Earlier this week, Mr Huntly and our team of Year Coordinators circulated a range of student-specific details to all of our students so that they are aware of these measures and, importantly, aware of their responsibilities when it comes to keeping our school community safe. I certainly encourage all parents to spend a few moments with your sons/daughters this weekend to review these documents so that our return to school is a successful one. As a College, we would much prefer our undivided attention be directed towards supporting our students transition back to the classroom as opposed to policing compliance with the public health orders that govern our return to school. We certainly remain grateful for the support that we have received from students and parents throughout the pandemic to date. 

Perhaps one of the greatest adjustments that will take some getting used to from next week is the mask mandate that is imposed in all secondary school settings. Earlier this week, the rules around mask wearing were relaxed somewhat so that students and staff do not have to wear them while outdoors. They are, however, compulsory in all indoor settings on school grounds, unless medical documentation is supplied. For students with such documentation, please forward to the respective Year Coordinator upon their return to school.

A reminder that students who have class Period 6 in an odd numbered classroom in Week A of our College timetable, will leave their rooms at 3:05pm each afternoon. In Week B, it will be even numbered classrooms that conclude at this time. Please note that next week is a Week B on the College timetable. Students who are being picked up by parents will be asked to move directly to their waiting car, while students who are walking home will be asked to leave the College grounds as efficiently as possible. For those catching a bus, separate waiting areas have been designated for each year group and there will be further reminders about this on Monday. As I mentioned in previous newsletters, College bus services resumed this week and will continue into next week and beyond. 

In recent weeks, we have received the College photos that were taken towards the end of Term 2, just days prior to us entering lockdown. For the many families who have ordered copies, these packages will be sent home towards the middle of the coming week. 

Finally, I again take the opportunity to remind families to please continue following our COVID recording procedures that have been in place for most of the pandemic, which include: 

• 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 attending the College site for any reason. 

With thanks for your continued support,

David Cloran
Assistant Principal