Mount Carmel Catholic College Varroville
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210 Spitfire Drive
Varroville NSW 2566
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Email: info@mcccdow.catholic.edu.au
Phone: 02 9603 3000

Pastoral Care & Wellbeing Coordinator

      As we head towards the last few weeks of the Term, our community has been, and will continue to be,  very active in terms of providing opportunities for students, staff and carers to engage in a range of Learning, Wellbeing and Faith activities. The past fortnight has seen:

      • Yr 11 & 12 Academic Awards Assembly on Monday June 2, where our Stage Six students were recognised for their performance and application to their respective course work for the first semester of study.
      • Champagnat Day celebrations on Friday June 6 saw extensive involvement by pastoral classes, Year groups and individual students in the Mass, Fundraising stalls,  and Concert.
      • In the midst of this activity, this time of the year is also a busy one for most year groups with Assessment Tasks.

      The next fortnight will be no different, where we will see a multitude of activities that are part and parcel of providing a holistic education for our students. These include:

      • MISA Grand Finals on Tuesday June 17
      • College Photos on Wednesday June 19 - please be reminded about our Uniform and Grooming expectations (a catchup day is scheduled for Thursday June 26)
      • Year 11 2026 Course Information night for current Year 10 students and carers on Wednesday June 18 (with a “Market Day” to follow on Thursday June 26)
      • Year 12 State of Origin Social activity on Wednesday June 18
      • Thursday June 19 is our annual Athletics Carnival at Campbelltown Stadium. Please refer to Mr Webb’s Sport section and Compass portal for further details.
      • Friday June 20 - Years 7 & 8 Brainstorm Productions presentation on Cyber Bullying

      Thanks to all staff and students who have and will contribute to the organisation and participation of these events, activities and initiatives. 

      Black Dog Institute Webinar

      The College has been working closely with a National Mental Health survey with the Black Dog Institute over the past 6 years. As part of this involvement, we have been provided with access to a range of presentations and resources form the Institute, for which we are greatly appreciative. 

      Black Dog Institute

      Teen Health Matters

      The Black Dog Institute offers free 60-minute online webinars for parents entitled “Teen Mental Health Matters”. The webinar is delivered by a Clinical Psychologist facilitator, and Black Dog Institute lived experience presenter. It explores how parents can support adolescents through tough times. 

      Monday 16 June at 6.30 – 7.30 pm (AEST) Register below by clicking onto the logo.

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      As part of our ongoing association with Elevate Education, next week’s Webinar has a focus on exam preparation. Please click on the link below to register for this presentation.

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      Free Parent Webinar:

      Ask me Anything

      Wednesday18 June

      6:30-7:30pm (AEST)

      With live time for Q&A at the end

      Register

        Next week’s Webinar will be a Q & A presentation which is a response to some of the questions that have arisen throughout the earlier presentations. Questions such as:

        How can I encourage my child to study without causing an argument?

        How much studying should my child be doing? 

        How do I know if my child is well enough prepared?  

        Getting these questions answered is essential to ensuring that you have the knowledge to support your child in their studying and exam preparation.  

        The upcoming Ask Me Anything webinar will give you the chance to get any questions that you or your child may have answered by a study skills expert. This could be on anything from revision schedules to memory strategies, night-before routines to stress management techniques.  

        As always, please do not hesitate to contact your son or daughter’s pastoral advisor, year coordinator or the front office should you have any concerns or needs relating to their learning or wellbeing.

        Mr Simon Huntly & Mrs Theresa Moore

        Pastoral Care & Wellbeing Coordinators