As we get back into the routine of our third term of learning, the past week has seen a number of activities take place that enhance the learning and wellbeing of our students. Tuesday saw session 2 of the “Youth Aware of Mental Health” (YAM) program for year nine, conducted by staff from the Catholic Education Office of Wollongong. Thanks to our presenters, to Mr Sullivan for organising the event and for the participation, engagement and cooperation of our student body. Yesterday saw our Bill Turner Cup Girls Football side play their next round match. Unfortunately they lost a closely fought game in extra time to finish their involvement, which saw them reach the top 32 teams in the country. Congratulations to Ms Heath and the team for their efforts throughout the competition. Today saw over 60 students from Mount Carmel compete in the Diocesan Athletics carnival at Campbelltown Sports Stadium. Mr Webb will provide a report in his Sport section in due course, but I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Webb and the staff who assisted with the participating students and to all competitors who represented the College and also to the students who participated in the carnival.

Next week will see our Year 12 students commence the HSC Trials next week, Year 9 will complete their final session of the YAM program and Year 11 2025 Subject selection interviews will be conducted on Wednesday evening. Thanks to all staff who have been involved in the preparation and planning of these initiatives and best wishes to all students involved.

Could I please remind all families of the expectations regarding the wearing of sports uniforms to school. Students are only to wear sports uniform on Tuesdays (our designated sports day) and days that they have PDHPE (Years 7-10 Compulsory), Physical Activity and Sports Studies (Year 9 and 10 Elective) or Sport Lifestyle and Recreation Studies (Year 11 & 12 Elective). Should there be a situation that requires your son or daughter to wear sports uniform on a day other than this, could parents and carers please ensure that they provide a note of explanation in the Student Diary or by email to their respective Pastoral Advisor or Year Coordinator. Students in sports uniform who are also involved in Year 7 & 8 Technology Mandatory, or Stages 5 & 6 Technology classes that require WHS approved footwear (non-athletic footwear) are required to bring the appropriate footwear with them. 

As always, thank you for your support and cooperation with your child’s learning and wellbeing. Please contact the Front Office or your respective Year Coordinator, Pastoral Advisor or Classroom teacher.

Mr Simon Huntly