Pastoral Care & Wellbeing Coordinator
On Thursday, 11 September, our College community will join people across Australia in recognising R U OK? Day, a national day of action dedicated to reminding us all to check in with those around us.
The simple act of asking “R U OK?” can make a real difference in someone’s life. It encourages meaningful conversations, strengthens connections, and reminds us that none of us are alone in facing life’s challenges.
This year’s message is about the importance of being ready to listen, showing genuine care, and offering support if someone is struggling. We encourage our students and staff to look out for their peers, friends, and colleagues, and to take the time to start conversations that could change a life.
As a Catholic community, we are called to live with compassion, empathy, and kindness—values that sit at the heart of R U OK? Day.
We invite all students to wear a yellow ribbon or accessory on the day to show their support. Pastoral activities and reflection opportunities will be available, helping us to strengthen our culture of care and wellbeing at the College.
Let’s take this day as a reminder: every day is the right day to ask, listen, encourage, and check in with the people around us.
Together, we can make a difference—one conversation at a time.
Dear Parents
We’re excited to announce that Elevate Education will be hosting their next parent webinar on supporting your child during exams on September 17th.
Elevate works with our students, delivering high-impact workshops on study skills, motivation, wellbeing, and exam preparation. By tuning into their webinar series, you’ll learn how you can help support your child at home by reinforcing the skills they’re learning at school.
Sign up for the session below to learn how you can improve your child’s exam performance by helping them to establish a good routine in the run-up to an assessment.
Live Parent Webinar
How You Can Support Your Child During Exams
Wednesday 17th September 6:30-7:30pm (AEST)
Uniform and Attendance reminders
As we enter that time of the year where the weather becomes warmer, the College policy regarding uniform remains unchanged. Students are to remain in full winter uniform, including blazers, until the end of term. All students must wear their blazers or in the case of sports uniform, jackets, when arriving and departing the College. Students who do not comply with uniform regulations will be placed on an automatic recess detention for that day by their Pastoral Advisor.
Please also be reminded that absences from school must be explained through the Compass Portal or by some other written means. In the event that a student is off for an extended period, these must be supported by medical certificates, or in the event of non-medical reasons, by applying to Mr Lo Cascio for approval.
As always, thank you very much for your ongoing support. Should you require any assistance with your son or daughter's learning or wellbeing, please do not hesitate to contact the College or the appropriate Classroom Teacher, Pastoral Advisor or Year Coordinator.