Good afternoon everyone,

Today’s Staff Development Day had a focus on Student and Staff wellbeing. Sessions related to the unpacking of feedback from students that was collected through the "Tell Them From Me" and "Pivot" Surveys that were conducted last term. The analysis of this information, particularly in relation to student sense of belonging and engagement in learning, will be extremely valuable for staff in being able to identify and address the learning and wellbeing needs of our students not only for the remainder of this year, but also in light of the change to 60 minute lessons in 2023. 

Due to the Staff Development Day today, our regular Friday Pastoral activities were conducted on Wednesday. Below is a brief overview of the respective activities that occurred.

• Year 7 - Pastoral Classes created a video to Welcome Year 7 2023
• Year 8 - SWOT Analysis on their current academic progress and creation of personalised study timetables
• Year 9 - Year Assembly centred on Goal-setting for the remainder of the term and House Bonding activities
• Year 10 - Year meeting with a focus on Gratitude, Resilience and Growth Mindset
• Year 11 - Pastoral classes with time for Year 12 Jacket sizings and preparation for upcoming Preliminary Examinations
• Year 12 - Year Assembly focusing on the remaining weeks of term, Graduation, HSC Exam preparation and Formal.

Thanks to all Coordinators and staff who organised and supervised the various activities during this time.

In last week’s Newsletter, a number of reminders were provided, and also communicated to students at last week’s College Assembly, particularly concerning unexplained late arrival to school, unexplained uniform infringements and mobile phone use. As a further addition to the raising of these concerns, Parents, carers and students are reminded of the following consequences relating to these matters:

• Unexplained late arrival to school - students are automatically placed on Recess Detention for that day. Notification will appear immediately on the student’s Compass Timetable.
• Unexplained Uniform infringements - Students will be placed on Recess Detention for that day by their Pastoral Advisor and will appear immediately on the student’s Compass Timetable.

Failure to attend Recess detention on 3 occasions will lead to an Afternoon Detention (conducted Wednesdays between 3.30pm and 4.15pm).

• Inappropriate use of Mobile Phones - between the hours of 8.40am and 3.15pm (except with Teacher permission):
  • First offence: Phone confiscated and handed in to Student Services. Student to collect at the end of the day.
  • Second offence: Phone confiscated and handed in to Student Services. Student to collect at the end of the day. Student placed on Afternoon Detention.
  • Third offence - Phone confiscated and handed in to Student Services. Parent to collect from Student Services. Parent meeting with Year Coordinator.

Thank you for your ongoing support with the learning and wellbeing of your sons and daughters. Please do not hesitate to contact the appropriate person at the College should you require any specific assistance.

Mr Simon Huntly