As we head towards the end of another successful term of learning, there is certainly no suggestion that we are winding down towards a break, particularly if the past week is any indication.

We have seen a range of important activities take place which are important for the ongoing spiritual, learning and wellbeing development of students. Diocesan Hockey and Volleyball Championships were held on Monday and Wednesday respectively,  Year 12 State of Origin Social on Wednesday night. On Thursday; College catch-up Photos,  Year 11 2025 Subject Marketplace and Year 7 TAS Smart Farmer Incursion. Today there was a Year 7 Science excursion to Western Sydney Zoo. 

In Pastoral lessons earlier today, Year 8 were presented with some important information regarding the safe and appropriate use of Social Media, Year 9 took part in a Mental Fitness presentation courtesy of the Black Dog Institute, Year 10 engaged a presentation relating to Motivation and transition to Stage 6 as part of a follow-up to yesterday’s Subject Marketplace and Years 11 & 12 conducted activities with a focus on the remaining term of learning for their respective Preliminary and HSC courses. 

A lot of time and energy goes into the preparation and presentation of these activities and I thank all staff and students for their contribution and cooperation over the course of the past week.

Next week will see Bishop Brian visit our SRC Leaders and Year 12 cohort on Wednesday and our Years 9 & 10 Child Studies classes will be attending an excursion to the University of Wollongong. Again, thanks to all staff and students in anticipation for the success of these various initiatives.

As next Friday will be PTS meetings, there will not be any classes conducted on this day as teachers will be involved in the meetings. As is our normal practice when we do not have classes on Friday, this will be the last newsletter for this term. Could I take this opportunity to wish all members of our community a peaceful break and again thank everyone for their ongoing support throughout the past term.

Mr Simon Huntly