Semester 2 is off to a great start, everyone looked fabulous for the College photos on Tuesday!  Term 3 and 4 are busy terms with lots of learning and extra things going on in our College community. 

Sentral for Parents App (Parent Portal) 

Sentral have released an updated version of their Sentral for Parents App for both IOS(Apple) and Android devices.  There are no changes to the functionality that will be experienced by parents, however you will notice some changes in how you can use the app. 

Some of the key changes are: 

• New navigation bar at bottom of the screen 
• Easier to switch between schools (if at more than one TCS school) 
• Clearer student cards to access more detailed information 

Check out these updates which make the APP easier to use. 

COVID rule changes and what that means for our Community  

Vaccination: 

At the end of last term, the Queensland Government made changes to the restrictions around vaccinated and unvaccinated people on school campuses, effective from 1am, 30 June 2022.  These changes affect our College in a number of ways: 

• All parents regardless of vaccination status may now volunteer with our students – all volunteers must complete the TCS Volunteer Induction Process including completion of form before they are able to commence this work (available at https://www.twb.catholic.edu.au/work-and-learn-with-us/volunteers-and-visiting-service-providers/). If this enables you to now help out in our College, please complete and return this form from this webpage before you commence.  Forms will be updated shortly by TCS but in the meantime ignore the box requiring proof of vaccination.   
• All teachers regardless of vaccination status may be employed to work with our classes. 
• All other volunteers and service providers may enter the College to complete their work regardless of their vaccination status.  They must still complete the necessary induction and paperwork before this work can be completed.   

Mask wearing: 

The deputy premier has advised that mask wearing is not mandated in schools, except for those staff and students returning from a period of COVID isolation.  We also understand that mask wearing is an effective level of defense against the spread of COVID, staff and students are welcome to wear masks as an extra protective measure if the individual wishes to do so.   

RATs: 

RATs may be provided at a school level to students and staff where the student or staff member develops symptoms of COVID-19 while at school.  Staff or students who develop symptoms at home should access their own RATs to test or via their doctor and Queensland Health testing.  Attendance for COVID positive cases will still be recorded as such, so please ensure you notify the office if this is the reason for your child’s absence.   

IGNITE CONFERENCE 2022 

Staff, Students and families are invite to join with thousands of people who will gather for this year’s Ignite Conference 2022:  The Moment.  Ignite Conference is a bold vision for the future of the Church.  A Church passionate about discovering a real, present God and gathering a generation to be on fire for Jesus.  Within each day, the elements of the Conference are designed to be inviting and allow people to encounter a real and present God in their midst.  Ignite Conference has something for everyone.  Youth will be inspired in the Ignite High stream, it provides relevant faith experiences presented by young experts.  For adults, Ignite Central will feature keynotes and workshops from leading and engaging presenters, covering areas such as spirituality. leadership, justice and culture.  Streams are also available for young adults and primary school students.  If you would like to know more check out their webpage for schedules and registration www.igniteconference.com.au  

Cate Brennan

Deputy Principal Religious Education