Welcome back to Term 4, I hope everyone had a great break from the routine of school.   

Now we head into the countdown that is last term: 

Its only… 

2 weeks until Year 12 last day  

2 ½ weeks until Year 12 external exams start 

5 ½ weeks until our College Awards 

6 weeks until Year 12 Graduation day 

8 weeks until end of term 

11 weeks until Christmas 

House Leaders 

At the end of last term we reopened applications for House Leaders from current Year 11 and Year 10 students, for 1 McAuley House Leader, 2 Nolan House Leaders and 1 Rice House Leader. These applicants will be interviewed, present speeches and there will be voting over the next two weeks.  We will announce the successful candidates on Friday 20 October at our Whole College Assembly, 8:50am in the MPC. 

In 2024 we will move the House Leader application so that it occurs after the Prefect application and announcement.   

GRANDPARENTS DAY 

Thank you to all the wonderful grandparents and special people in our lives who attended Grandparent’s Day on the last Friday of Term 3.  It was great to join together to celebrate the wonderful role grandparents play in our lives and to share with our grandparents what school is like for our students.   

2024 Preparations – staffing, class lists and so much more…. 

This is an exciting time in the administration of the College as we work hard to finish our current year strongly and look strategically toward 2024.  I am currently working alongside my colleagues on the staffing needs for 2024; our subject options across all year levels but in particular Years 9, 10, 11 & 12; and our timetable for 2024.  There are many layers to this work and we are dedicated to ensuring our students have the best opportunities to achieve their future pathways through their educational journey at our College.  This journey begins in Prep.  We have commenced interviewing staff candidates for 2024, to fill our College with staff who are passionate about their subject areas and about the success of their students.  If you know of any teachers looking to be part of our dynamic community please encourage them to make contact with Pete or myself to discuss opportunities at our College.   

Class lists, all parents were emailed on Thursday morning about the process will follow as a College to create our class lists.  The drafts of these are currently being developed by classroom teachers.  Parent input is invited via the Class Consideration form, details on the intention of this input and the link to the form is in the aforementioned email and on the newsfeed of Parent Portal. This form will close at 9am on Friday 13 October.   

So much forward planning goes into the functioning of our College each year and whilst at times it can be challenging it is rewarding to see our students thriving in their learning.  We often speak to our students about our learning dispositions as life skills and about the importance of being life long learners.  Term 4 is an exciting time in the College where as a leadership team we get to flex, develop and grow our own ability in these learning dispositions. 

Date Claimer Term 4 

Announcement of House Leaders (additional positions) – Friday 20 October  

Year 12 Last Official ‘school day’ – Friday 20 October 

Awards Ceremony Rehearsal – Tuesday 14 November in MPC 

Awards Ceremony – Wednesday 15 November 9:15am in MPC 

Year 12 Graduation Mass – Friday 17 November 10:00am at St Joseph’s Church  

College Christmas Carols – Thursday 30 November 6:00pm-8:00pm  

College Uniform Requirements for Upcoming Events 

All students Prep to Year 12 will attend the College Awards Ceremony.  Prep students may wear normal sports uniform.  All Year 1-Year 12 students should wear formal uniform with ties (Year 5-12) to attend the College Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 15 November.  If this is a normal sports uniform day for your child you may substitute this for Thursday of this week (Week 7). 

Students in Year 11 will attend the Graduation Mass on Friday 17 November to support the Year 12 students.  Students should attend full formal uniform with ties. 

Christmas Carols Thursday 30 November – wear your best Christmas shirt, students and families to join in the Christmas Cheer. 

Mrs Cate Brennan

Deputy Principal Religious Education