{"id":6070,"date":"2026-05-08T14:10:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T04:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/olmcburraneer\/?post_type=article&#038;p=6070"},"modified":"2026-05-08T14:10:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T04:10:11","slug":"assistant-principal-karen-shawcross-16","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/olmcburraneer\/article\/assistant-principal-karen-shawcross-16\/","title":{"rendered":"Assistant Principal &#8211; Karen Shawcross"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has been wonderful to welcome all students back for Term 2, refreshed and motivated for another exciting period of learning.&nbsp; I am certain that they all had a relaxing break with family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-color-2-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-45582a8b7ff0bc6d6a64f5435c7bae92\"><strong>Winter Uniform Commences in Week 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please be advised that the full winter uniform is compulsory starting next week, Week 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blazers must be worn to and from school.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For extra warmth, the jumper may be worn under the blazer but should not be worn as a replacement for the blazer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College scarf may be worn with the College Blazer to and from school.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I appreciate the students&#8217; commitment to wearing their uniforms well and expect this high standard to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-color-2-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-dbe4e2971ed597c839ec5f4d9ff22d00\"><strong>College Assembly&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Term 2 has begun with outstanding sporting and academic achievements, recently showcased at our College Assembly. I was thrilled to note that nearly 200 girls were involved in the variety of areas highlighted. At the end of the assembly I challenged every student to get involved in at least one college activity this term. Opportunities include assisting with debating, volunteering to attend Stella Maris during sport time, or participating in the musical, to name a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-color-2-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-e413b64f25a8c80419351ffaba0c498d\"><strong>House Competition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Baggot House is currently leading the house points competition. The Athletics Carnival will be a fantastic opportunity for all students to earn points for their houses through participation and cheering.&nbsp; The challenge is for other houses to catch Baggot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-color-2-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-0976f7d3fdf5e771541c0416bd354d23\"><strong>Open Learning\/Homework Club<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every Tuesday and Wednesday there is dedicated support sessions in the Catherine Centre to assist students with their studies, upcoming assessments, and collaborative work. In addition to teachers providing&nbsp; support, we have three students who completed the HSC in 2025 available to assist during the Period 5 study lessons and after school on both Tuesdays and Wednesdays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wednesday Homework Club:<\/strong> This is held every Wednesday from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm for any student seeking extra assistance or a dedicated study space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tuesday and Wednesday Senior Study:<\/strong> The Catherine Centre is also open on Tuesday afternoons until 4:00 pm specifically for senior students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2026\/05\/IMG_0503-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"6357\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2026\/05\/IMG_0503-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2026\/05\/IMG_0503-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2026\/05\/IMG_0503-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2026\/05\/IMG_0503-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2026\/05\/IMG_0503-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2026\/05\/IMG_0503-1-145x109.jpg 145w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2026\/05\/IMG_0503-1-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2026\/05\/IMG_0503-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2026\/05\/IMG_0503-1-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2026\/05\/IMG_0503-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2026\/05\/IMG_0505-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1152\" data-id=\"6392\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2026\/05\/IMG_0505-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2026\/05\/IMG_0505-1-edited.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2026\/05\/IMG_0505-1-edited-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2026\/05\/IMG_0505-1-edited-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2026\/05\/IMG_0505-1-edited-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2026\/05\/IMG_0505-1-edited-145x109.jpg 145w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2026\/05\/IMG_0505-1-edited-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2026\/05\/IMG_0505-1-edited-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2026\/05\/IMG_0505-1-edited-200x150.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Karen Shawcross, Assistant Principal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It has been wonderful to welcome all students back for Term 2, refreshed and motivated for another exciting period of learning.&nbsp; I am certain that they all had a relaxing break with family and friends. 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