Good afternoon everyone,

Week Two has again been a productive one with respect to Pastoral Care and Wellbeing. Year 12 have spent the past three days attending their annual Retreat at Tallong and Katoomba, which was postponed from early Term Four last year due to lockdown restrictions. Many thanks to all staff who assisted with organisation, delivery of sessions and supervision, as well as to Year 12 for their enthusiasm and participation throughout the duration of the Retreat.

In the absence of many staff, pastoral care sessions went ahead for the remaining groups this morning as usual. An overview of activities is located below:

• Year Seven - Smart Goals activities in pastoral classes
• Year Eight - Making Jesus Real activities in pastoral classes
• Year Nine - Year Assembly which included Dolly’s Dream Cyberbullying presentation, uniform reminders, an overview of upcoming events and NAPLAN requirements
• Year Ten - Private study and assessment task preparation
• Year Eleven - Year Assembly which included a Mother’s Day prayer, High Intensity Student Study Skills modules 5 & 6, upcoming Year 12 Leadership overview and commencement of Year 12 Jersey planning.

Again, thanks to all staff and students for their preparation and assistance with these activities earlier today.

Uniform reminders

Jewellery and makeup regulations for girls

• No jewellery except a watch. No wrist bands or rings are to be worn
• Earrings gold or silver studs (maximum diameter 5mm) for those with pierced ears are permitted (only one set of earrings allowed and they are to be worn in the lower lobe). Thin, plain gold or silver sleeper earrings of no more than 10mm diameter may also be worn. No clear studs to be worn. No facial piercings are permitted
• Wearing a silver or gold neck chain with a Christian religious symbol is permitted provided it is not showing over the uniform
• No nail polish, acrylic nails or makeup to be worn. Nails to be kept trimmed to a suitable length. False eyelashes or eyelash extensions are not permitted.

Jewellery regulations for boys

• No jewellery except a watch. No wrist bands to be worn
• No body piercings or earrings to be worn (including clear studs)
• Wearing a silver or gold neck chain with a Christian religious symbol is permitted provided it is not showing.

Blazers and ties - to be worn to and from school each day by all students.

Sports Uniform - only to be worn on Thursdays or when students have designated practical lessons for PDHPE (years 7-10) or PASS (years 9 & 10) and Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation Studies (years 11 & 12) electives. This includes the College Sports Jacket.

Appropriate runners or cross-training sport 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 (e.g.Converse or Volleys), skate shoes and/or slip-ons.

Specific uniform details are contained on pages 17-19 of the Junior and Senior Student Diary.

As per usual, thank you for your ongoing support with your son/daughter’s learning and wellbeing.

Mr Simon Huntly

Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Coordinator