Earlier today we held our Annual Athletics Carnival at Campbelltown Sports Stadium. This is one of our major events of the year and is another important step in our endeavours to re-establish and reconnect our community on a range of levels - competitive, house spirit and whole school participation. Many thanks to our students, staff and parents who helped organise, participate and support the day.

On Wednesday morning we allocated some valuable time for students to complete the annual Tell Them From Me survey. The information provided by students, staff and carers is important for both the College and the Diocese to address the needs of our individual school and diocesan communities. Again, thanks to all who have responded so far and we look forward to analysing the feedback from our community to help plan for the future.

Earlier in the year I placed some information regarding the latest COVID-19 updates courtesy of New South Wales Health and the Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong. The latest data courtesy of New South Wales Health saw almost 13,000 cases of Covid detected by RAT or PCR tests in the week ending on May 11th. As such, along with the Cold and Flu season, we need to be conscious of the need to continue to adopt measures that were in place during the height of the pandemic to minimise the risk of transmission of Covid, Colds and Flus. Should your son or daughter display signs or symptoms, the following advice is in place from NSW Health and CEDoW:

Students and staff who are unwell with any cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms (whether they have tested positive or not) should not attend school until their symptoms are gone. They do not need to present a negative test to the school before returning.

The College also still has a small supply of Rapid Antigen Test kits available for those students or families who may require them. Please contact the Front Office should you wish to collect a kit for home use.

Yesterday afternoon Senior Constable Allan Clapham, our Schools Liaison Officer from Campbelltown City Police Area Command conducted a Cyber Safety presentation to our Year Seven students. Constable Clapham provided valuable information relating to the benefits and dangers of the Cyber World. Information that supports this presentation is located on the e -safety commission website.

Looking ahead to next week, Year 11 Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences will be conducted on Wednesday evening between 4pm and 8pm. Bookings are still available through the Compass Portal. Friday May 26 is a pupil free day, with staff engaging in their annual Staff Spirituality Day. 

All the best for the week ahead.

Mr Simon Huntly