Addressing Vandalism & Vaping on College Grounds

I would like to draw your attention to some pressing issues within our school community – vandalism and vaping have become major issues in the male and female bathrooms. While we work tirelessly to maintain a safe and respectful environment for our students, these problems persist, posing serious concerns for both student health and college property.

Vandalism not only damages school property but also diverts valuable resources away from educational needs. We urge parents to discuss the importance of respecting public spaces with their children. Also, please remind your children that these spaces are not areas to meet friends, socialise or hang out. Students are to use the bathrooms for their intended purpose, one student per cubicle at all times. No food or drinks are to be taken in or consumed in the bathrooms. Students are to access the bathrooms during break times, or have their diary signed by their class teacher to use the facilities during class time.

Vaping is prohibited on school grounds, it is a violation of school policy, but also a significant health hazard for our children. The harmful effects of vaping are well-documented by NSW Health and Australian Medical Professionals, and we must collaborate to prevent our students from engaging in this risky behaviour. Serious consequences, including external suspension, will be issued to any student found to be involved in vaping in any form.

We are committed to addressing these issues with a combination of increased supervision, awareness campaigns, and discussions with students about the consequences of their actions. Your support is crucial in creating a safer and healthier school environment for everyone.

Together, we can make a positive change.

Mrs Theresa Moore

Acting Pastoral Care & Wellbeing Coordinator

Dear Parents, 

RE: Upcoming webinar for parents – How To Help Your Child Improve Their Note Taking

We’re excited to announce that Elevate Education will be hosting a free webinar for our parents on Wednesday 30 August.

Elevate Education works with our students, delivering high impact workshops on study skills, motivation, wellbeing, and exam preparation. By tuning into their webinar series you will learn how you can help better support your children at home through reinforcing the skills they learn at school:   

The most effective way to structure notes. The 3 levels of acquring knowledge and how to implement this with your child at home. The power of deliberate and the fastest way for your child to improve their marks.

From Our Catholic Care Counsellors

Child protection week is coming up in early September. The Senior practitioners from the SSFP team (School, Student and Family Program) have put together several parent presentations to support the theme 'Where we start matters'.

Please see attached flyer information for presentations being held during child protection week which are relevant for secondary school students. These presentations are open to all parents at CEDoW schools. Parents are welcome to attend more than one presentation.

Mount Carmel is hosting the Supporting Teens with Friendships presentation on 7^th September from 7-8pm. Please click here to register.

St Francis College, Edmondson Park, is hosting the Supporting Your Child to Develop Resilience presentation on 5^th September 6.30-7.30pm (suitable for students in both primary and secondary. Please click here to register.