As Mr Lo Cascio mentioned above, over the coming weeks, we will be introducing the ability for parents to give consent to College excursions and events electronically via the Compass parent portal. This transition to a paperless process should not only save on paper but assist in the approval and return of notes process. As part of this transition, I would encourage all parents to ensure the security of their Compass account so that only they are able to grant this consent. We anticipate a brief transition period where some notes will remain in paper-form, before a completely electronic process commencing by the start of next year.

 A reminder that Year 10 Immunisations will take place this coming Tuesday 30th August. Students who have not returned their immunisation card will not be able to receive this injection unless they are returned by Tuesday. Students from Years 8 or 11 who are due for a ‘catch up’ immunisation will also receive this on the day. Students are encouraged to have an appropriate breakfast on the morning of their injections before going to school. If any parent submitted their immunisation card in Term 2 and would like to withdraw their consent for any reason, notification must be made by filling in the "NSW Health - Withdrawal of Consent Form" which is available from the College office.

Finally this week, I remind everyone of our COVID-safe reporting measures for Term 3. These stipulate that whilst household close contacts who have no symptoms may continue to attend school, they must adhere to the following requirements:

• The school is notified that they are intending to return as a close household contact
• They must wear a mask indoors except when eating or exercising
• Once positive cases have completed their 7-day isolation period, they should wear a mask for an additional 3 days (for days 8 to 10)

Please note that students who test positive for COVID-19, or who are unwell or showing COVID-19 symptoms, must continue to isolate at home.

All the best for the week ahead,