DIRECTOR OF STUDENTS

As the year draws to a close, it is a time to reflect and be grateful for all of the joys and achievements that we had have this year. I want to thank each and every student for their dedication to their studies and their involvement in the extracurricular life of the College. 

To our Graduates and other students leaving our College, I wish you all the best in your future endeavours wherever you may be.

The upcoming holidays is a chance to rest, recharge, reconnect with our family and friends. We can also look back on the year, what we are grateful for and perhaps what we need to spend more time building and developing next year. 

COMBINED SCHOOLS PASTORAL EVENINGS

In the last few weeks, our Year 7, 8 and 11 students have enjoyed a variety of activities that have provided them with an opportunity to meet and socialise with other students from St Margaret Mary’s College, St Teresa’s College, Abergowrie and Ignatius Park College. 

Year 11 enjoyed a Trivia Night which allowed the students to test their knowledge and teamwork to complete various fun activities. Year 8 students enjoyed an old-fashioned Barn Dance with progressive dances and whip cracking. Year 7 dressed in their tropical attire to enjoy a night of dancing and games at their Tropical Disco. A special thanks to the Pastoral Team who have been so instrumental in creating these events for the students of all Colleges.

ONLINE SAFETY

Many students may keep in touch with their friends via social media during the school holidays. We would encourage parents and guardians to have open communication with their daughters about the platforms they are using and the content they are viewing and tell you when they see concerning online material. Negotiating age-appropriate boundaries about social media use and platforms is still necessary during the school holiday break, as young people will have more time to spend online. 

Informative and useful support resources may be found on the e-Safety Commissioner website. 

UNIFORM POLICY

With extra time and gift money, it may be enticing for your daughter to get a new piercings over the Christmas holidays. However, new piercings must align with College policy. As stated in the College Diary on page 101, “One pair of small stud earrings or sleepers in gold or silver may be worn as a standard lobe piercing only, and facial piercings are not permitted.”  Should students return to the College with additional piercings they will be required to remove these. Please note that clear piercing retainers do not adhere to the College Uniform requirements.

2022 LOCKER ARRANGEMENTS

Students in Year 7 will be issued with a locker and a lock to assist them in developing their executive function skills. Students in all other year groups will be given the opportunity to secure a locker by emailing their Head of House.

I would like to wish our College families a very Merry Christmas and I look forward to welcoming students back in the new year. 

Maria Franettovich

DIRECTOR OF STUDENTS