Good afternoon everyone,

After the completion of our first two weeks of the new academic year, our Pastoral Teams (year groups) conducted a range of assemblies and class activities earlier today to assist students with a variety of wellbeing and learning matters. Each of these presentations refer specifically to our Pastoral Care framework centred on Responsibilities, Relationships and High Expectations. Below is a list of the key elements from each year group:

Year 12 - Paul Wade Presentation: Motivation, Goal Setting and Resilience
Year 11 - Pathways presentation 
Year 10 - Assembly: Academic requirements for Year 10
Year 9 - in class: Goal setting and Assembly
Year 8 - in class: Goal setting and review of Year 7 reports
Year 7 - Zoom Assembly: Language survey 

Thanks to all staff who presented and supervised each of these initiatives.

Attendance
Please be reminded that explanations of student absence are required within 7 days of an absence as per College, Diocesan and Catholic Education requirements. These explanations can be handwritten notes, emails or responses via Compass. If you have any questions relating to this matter, please contact the College Office or speak to your son/daughter’s Year Coordinator or Pastoral Advisor. Please refer to the attachment below for some information regarding student attendance.

CEDoW Compulsory School Attendance

Sports Jackets: Please also be reminded that the Mount Carmel jacket is to be worn only on days where sports uniform is worn to school (eg. Tuesdays or PDHPE scheduled practical days). In the event of cooler weather in terms one and four, the College jumper is to be worn if warmer clothing is required.

As always, thank you for your continued support with these initiatives and the ongoing wellbeing and learning of all members of our community.

Mr Simon Huntly
Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Coordinator