Acting Pastoral Care & Wellbeing Coordinator
As we begin to settle into Term 3, I take this moment to update you on some important announcements and remind you of some aspects of our College uniform policy.
Over the coming two weeks our Year 12 students will be undertaking the Trial HSC Examinations. The Pastoral Team has been working closely with our College Counsellors to create resources that will support students during this time. I would like to thank Mrs Clarissa Pearce, and our College Counsellors Emma Rijono and Pina Zerafa, for their hard work in creating a presentation and resource for the students to use to help care for their health and wellbeing during this time. Parents and carers please take a moment to discuss the resource with your child.
This term will also see Year 11 undertake the Preliminary HSC Examinations and Year 7 -10 involved in further assessments opportunities. Please see further information below regarding what students can do and what parents/carers can do during these times to support positive health and wellbeing of our students. If students have any concerns leading up to or during these assessment periods, please talk to your child about their concerns and communicate with your child’s Pastoral Advisor, Year Coordinator, or myself.
It is essential that we maintain a positive and professional learning environment for all our students. A reminder that all students are required to wear the correct College uniform every day. The uniform and grooming policies are outlined in the College Student Diary and were discussed with parents/carers during your child’s enrolment interview.
The College sports uniform, which is worn on Tuesday and on designated PDHPE practical lesson days, includes the College trackpants, shorts, socks, polo and jacket.
Black long sleeve t-shirts worn under the College polo are not permitted. Hoodies, sweatshirts, and logo jumpers are also not part of the college uniform. If your child is cold, the college jumper is to be worn underneath the zipped-up college sports jacket. Extra warmth can be provided through singlets, short sleeve t-shirts, or thermals worn underneath the College polo shirt that cannot be seen. Appropriate runners or cross trainers with arch support are also required.
Your cooperation in ensuring that your child adheres to these guidelines is greatly appreciated.
Have a great weekend,
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Mrs Theresa Moore
Coping with Exam Stress
During exam and assessment periods, students can sometimes feel stressed and overwhelmed.
Here are some tips for young people and parents/carers to work together to manage stress and build coping strategies.
Year 12 Preparing for Your HSC booklet
School College counsellors, Pina and Emma, have created a booklet for Yr 12 students as they approach the HSC trials and HSC exams.
It includes coping strategies for managing stress, building a growth mindset and maintaining overall wellbeing.
Stay safe and well,
Emma & Pina, College Counsellors
Elevate Education Parent Seminars
Year after year, parents tell us that their children start the new term motivated to be more organised, study harder and get better grades. And that new-found motivation almost always fades away only a few weeks after the first day back.
So, what can you do to get – and keep – your child motivated this term?
Our upcoming parent webinar on motivating your child aims to answer just that - we’ll provide you with some easy-to-implement strategies to help get your child motivated for the term ahea
How to Get (and Keep) your Child Motiivated
Wednesday 2 August; 6.30pm-7.30pm AEST
With time for a live Q&A
Register here for free
