As Term 3 comes to a close I would like to thank parents for their ongoing support of the College. Term 3 has been extremely busy with the students participating in a variety of learning activities and concluded with our Year 12 Graduation celebrations. Our staff continue to display commitment for academic achievement and excellence in all that they do.

Year 12 students in particular are asked to take up the challenge of continuing with their academic commitment throughout the holiday period and in the lead up to their HSC Examinations.

Information regarding the HSC Examinations can be found on the NESA website: HSC Written Timetable

Playgrounds in Term 4

The College is currently in the process of purchasing a shade cloth for the outside area near to the netball courts. Due to the lack of shade in this area, all students, Years 7-11, will be able to sit either in the Central Courtyard or netball court areas during recess and lunch.

For safety, students engaged in active play are the only students permitted on the netball courts, As always, to ensure sun safety, students are encouraged to wear a hat and sunscreen during recess and lunch.

Attendance

Student attendance rates are constantly being reviewed. The more often a student is in the classroom the more they will be learning. If a student is absent, a note needs to be communicated through Compass on the day of absence.

Additionally, some students have been arriving at school late (after Homeroom 8.45am). Students who arrive late to school are required to sign in at Student Services. The expectation is that if a student is late they bring a signed note from a parent / carer.

Compass Access

Compass provides parents/carers with information about their daughter’s progress and about the College. Compass includes many different features, including the ability for parents/carers to:

• consent to events and excursions
• explain their daughter’s absences
• monitor their daughter’s attendance
• receive College Newsletters and other letters from the Principal and Assistant Principal
• download their daughter’s College Reports
• view their daughter’s timetable and lessons
• communicate with teachers
• update family contact details
• book Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences (interviews)
• pay fees

It is essential that all parents/carers have access to Compass. Please contact the College or email Mrs Labbozzetta directly at grace.labbozzetta@syd.catholic.edu.au

Term 4 Reminders

Monday 10th October – Students in Years 7 to 11 return to the College and must come prepared for all Day 1 lessons. In addition, Year 7 to 9 students will have PAT Testing during the day.

The support of parents in guaranteeing that their daughter’s uniform is aligned with College expectations is essential.  Students return in Summer Uniform. Please assist us by ensuring your daughter meets our uniform expectations, in particular, the jumper is not permitted as it is not part of the Summer Uniform. 

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 (ie covering the whole knee).  
• 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 to be worn during the Summer uniform period
• The College Blazer can be worn in cooler weather and can be worn as the outer garment when coming to and leaving the College

I wish all families a restful holiday and time to recharge so that students can return to school refreshed and ready to learn in Term 4.

I look forward to seeing all students resume on Monday 10^th October (Day 1) in full summer uniform.

Mrs Christine Harding