From the Pastoral Care & Wellbeing Coordinator
As we commence our final term for the year, we do so with Year 12 commencing their final examinations. At the time of print, four exams have been conducted and we continue to wish our graduating class of 2022 every success over the next few weeks. Year 11 have spent a major part of this week receiving feedback from their Preliminary Exams and preparing for next week’s Senior Retreat. Years Seven to Ten are in the process of getting ready for their last round of assessment tasks that will provide a final opportunity for students to make a positive contribution to their Semester Two grades.
Earlier today our year groups once again participated in a range of learning and wellbeing activities. These included:
Year 7 - Pastoral Assembly Positivity, receiving feedback and presentation of coordinator awards
Year 8 -Transition and Pathways presentation with Mr Daniels followed by a House Challenge
Year 9 - Assembly with a focus on goal setting and the term ahead
Year 10 - Digital Media Survey and some work in Pastoral Classes around safe use of technology. Online safety: eSafety Commissioner
Year 11 - Preparing for the HSC, Retreat Organisation and University of Melbourne “Life Patterns” information.
Thanks to all staff who organised and assisted students with the delivery of these initiatives today.
Mental Health links
An important part of our Wellbeing over the recent years has seen a particular focus on Mental Health. October is Mental Health Month and Monday October 10th was the World Health Organisation’s designated day for raising awareness of Mental Health across the globe. Below are a couple of links for each of these initiatives should you be interested.
Uniform Reminders
Term 4 sees a return to Summer Uniform. Specific details of the uniform expectations for our students are located on pages 17 to 20 of both the Junior and Senior Student Diary. Below is an overview of general Uniform and Grooming expectations.
Uniform and grooming overview 2022
A couple of specific reminders to students and carers regarding the wearing of College Caps and Sports Jackets are also highlighted below.
Hats (Page 19 of Diary)
College hats must be worn in any open areas in the College, this includes on the Oval and in the movement to and from shaded structures. They will not be required for students sitting under shaded areas or trees at the courts or ovals, but when playing in the open areas.
Sports Jackets (Page 18 of Diary)
Sports jackets may be worn on a sports day in Terms 1 and 4 (or on days when students have PDHPE or PASS practical lessons. They are not to be worn as part of the normal summer uniform. On cold days, the College jumper is to be worn with the normal uniform.
Thank you for your ongoing support with these matters. As is always the case, please do not hesitate to contact the College, your son or daughter’s Year Coordinator, Pastoral Advisor or Classroom teacher should you have any queries or information regarding their learning or wellbeing.
Mr Simon Huntly