Welcome Back to Term 4

Welcome back to Term 4, I hope all families enjoyed the school holidays and got the opportunity to spend some quality time with their daughters. It has been a very busy start to the term with a range of opportunities afforded to our students. On Tuesday 10th October, we welcomed back Years 7-11 to commence Term 4 with events including:

• Year 7,8 and 9 PAT Testing
• Year 8 and 10 RE Test
• Year 11 VET students Work Placement
• The start of HSC Written exams
• Year 10 Camp
• Year 11 Senior Retreat
• Year 11 Modern History excursion

Summer Uniform

In Term 4, all students are to wear full College Summer uniform. A few students have been incorrectly wearing long sleeve tops under their school shirt

Below are reminders regarding our College Summer Uniform and grooming regulations.

• Regulation College white ankle socks are to be worn at all times
• College Skirts, which must cover the bottom of the knee-cap
• Pink/Blue Blouse
• Undershirts are to be neutral in colour and must not be showing otherwise these will have to be removed if they are worn to school
• The College Jumper is NOT part of the Summer Uniform and must NOT be worn during the summer uniform period
• The College Blazer can be worn in cooler weather
• As per work, health and safety requirements, nails need to be short and not coloured. Students wearing shellac, SNS or acrylic nails will be sent home to remove them (page 10 College diary)
• Eyebrows and eyelashes are to be kept natural and false or extension eyelashes are not permitted at school. If a student has false eyelashes or extensions they will be sent home to remove them (page 10 College diary)

All uniform items can be purchased online from the College uniform shop – Cowan and Lewis

School socks can be purchased at Student Services.

Start of the HSC Written exams

Week 1 saw the commencement of the HSC Written exams. A copy of the timetable can be found here 2023 HSC Timetable

Student Attendance

I would like to begin by thanking parents for their support of the College in ensuring that their daughter attends school each day and on time. However, a reminder needs to be given on a few attendance aspects:

• If your daughter is absent, an explanation needs to be added by the parent onto the Compass portal. Where possible, please include medical documentation.
• Lateness is not an option, excuses such as traffic, slept-in, missed bus or train are not excuses and your daughter will receive a Matter of Concern.
• If any girl has cold or flu-like symptoms: sniffle, scratchy throat, etc, please stay at home and remain at home until the  symptoms have gone.
• Any student who is unwell at school will be isolated in the school sick bay until she can be collected by a parent or carer.
• Family holidays should be taken during vacation periods.
• Extended Leave of 5 or more days requires the approval of the Principal prior to the leave being taken.

Thursday Sport

A reminder to all families that Thursday afternoon sport is a compulsory activity. Students are expected to remain at school and participate in sport. I would ask that any appointments such as doctor, dentist or physiotherapy not be made on a Thursday afternoon during sport and always outside of school hours.

Sun Smart

Students are highly recommended to be sun smart during all outside activities by using sunscreen and wearing a hat for protection against harmful ultraviolet rays that can cause sunburn, skin damage and skin cancer.

Please contact the College if you require any assistance,

Christine Harding