The past week has seen a range of activities that support and celebrate the ongoing learning and wellbeing of all members of our community. Year 9 students concluded their engagement with the Youth Aware of Mental Health (YAM) program on Tuesday morning. On Wednesday evening over 50 people attended the Parent Library conducted by Mrs Murphy and the English staff as part of our ongoing efforts to engage families and students in the ongoing challenge of maintaining literacy growth. Yesterday saw CatholicCare counsellors present a whole day workshop for our Year 7 students centred around Resilience and Peer Relationships and our staff finalised their reaccreditation in Resuscitation and Anaphylaxis training, which has been conducted after hours at different times over the past three weeks. 

Earlier today we celebrated, as a whole community, the successes of our current Year 11 students as we presented a number of awards relating to their academic, cultural and spiritual contribution to the College throughout the Preliminary course. Many thanks go out to the staff who were instrumental in the organisation and supervision of these sessions, to the students who participated or were recognised for their achievements and to the parents and carers who attended.

Next week is another busy one ahead with 4 teams in the MISA finals on Tuesday,  Years 7- 9 academic reports finalised during the week ready for final checking before distribution at the end of the term and of course, Year 7 2024 Parent Night and Orientation Day on Wednesday and Friday. Again, many thanks in anticipation for all involved in the preparation and presentation of these important events. 

As we enter the final few weeks of the term, which conclude on Friday December 15 with our final Mass of the year, it is important that students maintain a focus on using the next 3 weeks as a launching pad for 2024. By engaging in their learning, looking for opportunities for improvement and maintaining high standards with respect to behaviour, uniform and grooming and peer relationships, it will ensure a smooth end to what has been a very productive year across all aspects of faith, learning and wellbeing.

Mr Simon Huntly