Earlier this week, we were forwarded a flyer from the NSW/ACT Council of Catholic School Parents, inviting all members of our parent/carer community to attend a free webinar entitled “Vaping: short and sweet - What do parents need to know”. It is being held at 7pm on Thursday 17th November and led by one of Australia’s foremost educational authorities on Drug and Alcohol Research, Paul Dillon. The session promises to provide up-to-date information on the use of e-cigarettes, including their potential harms for young people. It will also include practical advice on how parents can talk to their children about this issue. If you are interested in attending, you can register your online attendance by scanning the QR code located further into this newsletter.

As we have entered into the warmer months of the school year, we have unfortunately also seen a rise in the number of snakes that have been spotted around the College in recent days. On a couple of occasions throughout this term, I have pasted reminders on Compass for all students to remain vigilant whilst the weather warms up. Students have been encouraged to stick to paths and common walkways and to ensure that their bags always remain zipped up. They have also been asked to inform a teacher should they see a snake and to not approach it under any circumstances. I’d encourage parents to also reinforce this message at home, particularly given the rather rural location that the College is situated in.