Assistant Principal
As we come to the end of the first half of Term 2, I trust that the past 5 weeks have been productive ones for all members of our community. As is the usual cycle of learning, assessment, marking and reporting, we are well and truly into the business end of a busy first semester at Mount Carmel. I thank all staff, students and carers for their efforts and support during this busy time.
An important part of providing and maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all students is to ensure that students are accounted for at all times throughout the day. Could I please remind parents and carers that when providing permission for students to be picked up from sport venues on a Tuesday afternoon,that the same process that is in place at school applies to our sports afternoons. That is, if your son or daughter has permission to leave from their offsite sport venue, they are required to provide a note in their Diary, a handwritten request, an email to the Front Office on info@mcccdow.catholic.edu.au or a phone message to the Front Office staff. The Compass portal is currently only for explaining absences, not requesting them and we ask that parents understand the need to follow normal processes regarding this issue.
Last week I mentioned the upcoming parent webinar being presented by David Kobler from Your Choicez. Please refer to the section below and click on the links to register for the evening.
Your Choicez Parent Night Webinar
Tuesday 18 June 6.45pm to 8pm
Mark your calendars for the BRAVE Parenting Web Event, brought to you in partnership with Your Choicez, Tuesday 18th June 6:45pm. Led by David Kobler, an expert in youth development, this event is not to be missed!
David and the Your Choicez team are passionate about helping young people to reach their full potential. This web event will empower parents to help their kids navigate a hypersexualised society and make great choices, stand strong to their convictions, and experience happy healthy, safe relationships.
Join us for an engaging discussion on pressing issues such as the harmful effects of pornography and sexting, expert advice on nurturing positive friendships, mastering the art of discussing taboo topics with your kids, and guiding them to develop a healthy sexual ethic in today's culture.
Gain valuable insights into navigating the challenges of raising children in a hypersexualized society. Learn practical strategies for setting boundaries with technology and social media, and empower your child to make wise choices in their relationships.
Seize the opportunity to shape your child's future—register now!
Good luck to our Year 10 students who will be attending the Macarthur Careers Expo at Menangle Park next Thursday during lessons 1, 2 and 3.
Please be reminded that there is a day swap next Thursday because of Champagnat Day, which will see Thursday operate on Friday’s Day 5 timetable.
As usual, thank you for your ongoing support with the Learning, Wellbeing and Faith development of our students. Please do not hesitate to contact the Office or your child's respective Pastoral Advisor or Year Coordinator should you have any questions or require support.
Mr Simon Huntly