As we reach the end of yet another busy term, I take the opportunity to thank our parents, students and staff for all the work and support that has been evident over the past few months, ‘above and beyond’ the regular day-to-day activities around the College.

Before the current term even began, we were working in partnership with our parents in ensuring the timely and effective distribution of some 7000 rapid antigen tests - a process that was repeated on a number of occasions throughout the term. With an unprecedented number of staff and students requiring periods of isolation, and the increasing demands this placed on all our work, I again thank all members of our community for their flexibility, resilience and unwavering commitment towards the academic, spiritual and pastoral wellbeing for each of our students.

As you may be aware, on Tuesday morning we hosted our inaugural basketball match between our Year 12 cohort and representatives from Campbelltown Police Local Area Command. The event doubled as a fund raising event to support our Project Compassion focus and, in the process, raised over $200 for this very worthy cause. After a very entertaining four quarters of basketball, it was the senior students who came away with a convincing victory, defeating the Police team 27-10. I thank the students who participated and the spectators that created such an exciting atmosphere on the day. I particularly thank and acknowledge Senior Constable Allan Clapham for organising such a large number of his colleagues to join us here at the College.

Finally, once we return at the start of Term 2, I request that families inform the College immediately should any student test positive to COVID-19 and again stress that should this occur, the student must isolate for a minimum of 7 days, along with any sibling from the same household (unless the household contact has completed 7 days of isolation in the previous 21 days). Finally, I would also ask that students who are displaying any type of flu-like symptoms stay at home until such symptoms have ceased.

Kind regards,

David Cloran

Assistant Principal