One of our seven focus Learning Dispositions is Optimism.   

Optimism is being able to expect the best out of life’s experiences. It means having hope and a strong belief and confidence to deal with situations. Optimism is about thinking positively. Being able to look on the bright side helps all of us to get on top of challenges and manage life’s difficulties.  

O God,  

Help us to understand that our human tendency to see failure at every turn is not an attitude that is healthy or good for us.  

When the projects for the week seem unsurmountable help us to “just start” and trust that the little step of faith will bring continued success.  

Help us to lay aside fear of failure and embrace trust in the process of just putting one foot ahead of the other.  

When we think we are alone in our struggle and no one knows life quite like we do, show us how beautiful and wondrous life can be for us today, if we just adopt an optimistic attitude about life. 

AMEN 

Morning Supervision Before School 

Please be aware that students are not directly supervised at the College before 8:30am.  Students who arrive before 8:30am are expected to be sitting in the Pavilion; working in the library, dropping off bags and preparing books for the day or sitting in Senior Plaza.  The College Library opens at 8:00am, the library facilities are manned by staff for borrowing of books and students are free to come and go from this location.  At 8:30am the teachers on duty supervise students in two areas; the Basketball Court/Main Oval area and the Senior Plaza.  Students may be permitted access to their classrooms at 8:30am although this is dependent on their teacher. This information has been disseminated to students. Please consider this when making arrangements for your child before and after school. 

NAPLAN Online 

NAPLAN Online will be rolled out in our College in 2020.  We will conduct practice tests for students in Year 3, 5,7, 9 in Week 9 and 10 of this term.  I encourage all parents of children in these year levels to familiarise yourself with the test platform via the link button below.

Volunteers at the College 

Volunteers are an essential part of our College community including supporting the tuckshop, working with classes attending excursions, coaching and managing teams.  Working together we aim to create and maintain safe environments for our students, staff and families.  We require all volunteers to read, understand and follow relevant code of conduct and student protection information.  All volunteers at the College need to complete a Volunteer declaration form annually as part of our this safeguard.  Packs with relevant information are available from class teachers or the College office or directly from the Toowoomba Catholic Schools website.

I am also available to assist with this process if needed.  If you are planning to assist this year, please complete the online module and form and return to the College Office. 

Cate Brennan

Deputy Principal Religious Education