As the week draws to a close, I begin this week by acknowledging our graduating class of 2021 who have finally commenced their High School Certificate examinations after months of uncertainty. In the days and weeks ahead, these exams will conclude and we hope that each and every one of these students will look back with a great sense of achievement, satisfaction and pride for how well they have overcome the challenges they have faced. As a College, we are extremely proud of their individual efforts and remain grateful for the support they’ve received from families throughout their Year 12 journey. 

Whilst vaccination rates remain high in the community, NSW Health have extended an invitation to school students to voluntarily receive a Pfizer vaccination through school-based clinics. NSW Health will be visiting the College this coming Friday 19 November for students who wish to be vaccinated and who have the consent of their parent/carer. A second dose appointment has been made for Friday 10 December. Students may pick up a COVID-19 consent form from the College office from Monday next week, and return by Wednesday 17 November to be included in this program. I stress that this opportunity will only be extended to students that receive parental consent on the official NSW Health consent forms that will be available from Student Services from Monday. Students who have already had their first Pfizer shot can have their second if they produce evidence of their first dose and parental consent for a second at the College. A further schedule for the day will be distributed once numbers have been confirmed. 

Finally, I once 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