Monday is going to be great!  Everyone currently attending is very excited by the prospect of everyone returning next week. I trust that parents have been keeping up with the updates from the College, especially yesterdays, as they contain very important information for the ongoing function of the College.  Especially to note are the drop off and collection arrangements, as parents and carers are not to enter the College grounds or gather outside the College grounds as per the government’s direction.  This means that pick up and drop off will be hectic, though we will have many staff ready and waiting to support your child both into and out of the College on a daily basis.  Please note that we have requested a Police presence during drop off and collection, so be mindful to follow the road rules.

College Expectations

As we transition back to school we expect all students to be back wearing the correct uniform and present according to our usual expectations.  The Uniform Shop is open at the usual times for any additional items you expect.  Most importantly, this is not a start up week where students are easing back into their education, like they would at the start of the year.  Monday is a full and regular day of learning, and many students can expect that there will be considerable assessment over the next few weeks in the lead up to the reporting period.  Please ensure your child brings back all they need to actively engage in their learning, including their hat.  Most importantly, make sure they have their positive attitude ready so they can make the most of being back at school!

Drought Relief

Our College has been granted Drought Relief Funding which must be utilised to support families via fee relief over the 2019 and 2020 period.  We have a considerable grant available, though require families to either be recommended to us or to contact us directly simply asking that you be considered for fee relief due to the drought. Most importantly, this covers all who have been affected by drought, not just primary producers.  There are many families who are small business owners who have seen significant downturn due to the drought over 2019 and 2020, and this grant is to support you too. There are also many that have been affected that are reluctant to apply because they think others are worse off.  The reality for me is that I have a grant to distribute amongst those affected by drought by offering fee relief, and I would like to use the whole grant to support our community rather than return funds not used.  I will also not make judgements based on how big your house is or what car you drive. It’s about helping those who need a little hand in the reduction of their school fees. 

If you think this applies to you, or you would like to recommend someone for assistance, please contact Elizabeth Kuruilaca, our Business Manager and have a chat.  You will not be required to pass on any of your families financial details or pass an interview, just a conversation so we can determine the amount of fee relief we can offer based on your circumstances.

Report Cards

Prep- Year 11

At OLSCC we will continue to report on student learning via a report card for Semester 1.  Given the impact of COVID-19, the depth of the reporting in some subjects may differ from previous years, though student reports in regard to the learning of Semester 1 will remain.  To allow teachers more time to assess all students and subjects appropriately, report cards will be finalised by teachers in Week 10 and sent to parents in Week 2 of Term 3.  Whilst we will not be hosting a specific event for parents teacher interviews, it is crucial that parents understand that they are able to make a time with their child’s teacher for a parent teacher discussion should they wish. 

Year 12

Due to the changes communicated by QCAA during the COVID-19 pandemic, assessment timelines and requirements have shifted considerably. Accordingly, Year 12 interim Report Cards will be sent out in Week 8 of Term 3.  Be mindful however, that Year 12 results are updated on “MyQCE” on the QCAA site after they are confirmed. In addition, students are welcome and encouraged to discuss their unit by unit results with their teachers.

Tuckshop from Monday 25 May

From Monday Tuckshop will resume, though only via manual ordering (paper bag system) ot via FlexiSchools.  The new Term 2 Menu is attached to this newsletter.  In addition, there will be no walk up purchases at the tuckshop for any reason, by any person and late orders will not be accepted.  Prep – Year 6 classes will have a student collect the box and deliver to each classroom, while year 8-12 classes will have their box collected and delivered to the eating area. Please check the College website for further details regarding Flexischools and the Manual Ordering System.

College Updates

Much is changing on weekly basis according to government advice at present.  The best way for us to communicate these changes is through periodic College Updates which we communicate via Facebook, email and the SZAPP.  We try not to overrun parents with communication, though when you receive these updates, please take the time to keep informed of the happenings and changes at the College.

Peter Cuskelly

Principal