Reminder – Year 9 – Parent Welcome

6 February 2026

Dear Parents/Carers

Welcome to the 2026 academic year. I hope the Christmas break provided a valuable opportunity to spend time connecting with friends and family, and a chance to rest ahead of this year. I am Mr Joshua Chasney and will be your son’s Leader of Wellbeing. Supporting me in this role will be Mr Daniel Viana as the Stage 5 Assistant. The homeroom team supporting your son is:

901	Ms Sally Rivers
902	Ms Leah Aladjadjian
903	Ms Claudia Howes
904	Ms Anna Prout and Mr Dela Cruz
905	Mr Paul Malafej
906	Ms Tracy Fragiacomo and Ms Monica Khattar

As we begin a new academic year, I am delighted to welcome you and your son to Year 9. This stage marks an important and exciting chapter in their secondary school journey, and I am looking forward to working together to support their growth, wellbeing and success. This year, our theme is “Consistency is King.” Throughout Year 9, we will be focusing on the power of forming positive habits, both in learning and in personal development. We want students to understand that progress is built through small, repeated actions, and that every positive step counts. As a group, we will be celebrating the small wins, recognising effort and reinforcing the idea that consistency, not perfection, is what drives long-term success. By embracing this theme together, we hope to build a culture where students feel motivated, supported, and proud of their ongoing growth. 

The College has a well-established Grooming Policy and these expectations are to be upheld each day. Our policy is clear and consistent to all of our students. Boys are expected to be clean-shaven each day and have hair that is well kept with no extremes, including haircuts such as ‘skin fades’ and ‘burst fades’. Students who are unable to wear the full Sports Uniform on Thursday must wear the normal College Uniform and bring something to change into for sport. The cohort have made an outstanding start adhering to the school’s grooming policy and I hope they continue to hold this standard. 

Mobile phones are not to be used at school. If a student needs to make a call during the day, he may request permission from the Leader of Wellbeing Office in Cottage 2 or Student Reception. To reduce disruptions to learning, parents and carers are asked to contact the College directly rather than phoning their sons during school hours.

Attendance and punctuality will be key priorities this year, as being present, on time, and ready to learn has a direct impact on progress and engagement. This includes our Community Days, which help build teamwork, strengthen relationships and foster a sense of belonging. Consistent attendance ensures your son can fully benefit from these experiences. 

Communication between home and school is essential and I encourage you to reach out at any time if you have questions or concerns. Together, we can create a strong partnership that helps your son thrive. Contact can be made via email or by calling the College on 9858 1644 during school hours or my school email address: joshua.chasney@syd.catholic.edu.au

Thank you for your ongoing support. I look forward to a productive and rewarding year ahead for all our Year 9 students.

Kind regards 

Mr Joshua Chasney

Leader of Wellbeing (Acting) – Year 9