Helpful Information for Parents and Carers
Employment Opportunities
2022 Enrolment Information
Enrolment applications for Year 7 - 2022 are now open! Contact Mrs Gemma Creagan by calling 02 67 721666 or email gcreagan@arm.catholic.edu.au for an enrolment pack. Limited spaces are also available for Years 8 -12.
School Fees
School fees have been set up for payment via Compass this week. Alternatively, invoices will be sent out via email very shortly.
Fee Schedule for 2021
Homework Centre
Homework Centre is back! We are open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday's from 3.20pm to 4.30pm. All welcome. Easy pickup from the designated visitor pickup between the office and library entrances.
School TV
O'Connor subscribes to a great resource called School TV. It is regularly updated with useful content which can help not only our students but also their parents and carers.
Armidale Central Rotary Bookfair
Canteen Menu
We are fortunate at O'Connor Catholic College to have such a range of healthy options at our student cafe. Here is the menu for Term 2.
A recent petition, instigated by a former school girl from Sydney, calls for young women to come forward if they have been subjected to sexual assault whilst still at school. It has since gone viral with thousands of young women signing the petition or sharing their stories which are often graphic, disturbing and upsetting.The petition calls for sex education, in particular consent, to be taught at a younger age in schools. The observation being that consent is being taught too late, with many young people not understanding the boundaries of consent resulting in sexual assault or rape. This call for change has made many schools reassess their curriculum around sex and life education to help protect young people across the nation.Parents also need to start having conversations around consent sooner rather than later, as some teens experience their first sexual encounter well before the subject matter is delivered. It is not enough for parents or carers to assume that your teenager knows or understands what consent means and the implications surrounding it. It is important for them to learn about boundaries to enable them to respect themselves and their partners.This Special Report offers parents guidance around normalising the topic of consent to ensure your teenager experiences healthy and respectful relationships. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback.If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help. Here is the link to your special report.
Full time Provisional Psychologist available for students this year at O'Connor
We are pleased to announce that we now have an onsite full-time provisional psychologist at the College. This will ensure timely and easy access to what is a very important service for our students.
New Bus Timetables for 2021
Edwards Coaches
Changes will occur from the first day of term 1 2021. Edwards Coaches website will be updated in the next few weeks with the timetables, maps arrival and departure times.
All parent/ guardian and student inquiries for 2021 can be referred to Edwards Coaches 02 6772 3116 or email admin@edwardscoaches.com.au or james@edwardscoaches.com.au
TFNSW is now accepting bus applications for 2021 go to https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/#/
Or simple using your browser type ssts (School Student Transport Scheme). Likewise for updates such as address or school changes.
VIDEO: A quick snapshot of O'Connor Catholic College including our current College Captains.
Important Uniform Shop Update
New Uniform Shop Hours (by appointment).
Monday: 8am - 12pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 4pm
Thursday: 10am - 4pm (note change of day for 2021)
With the introduction of a new finance system here at the College we are, unfortunately no longer able to sell second-hand uniforms on consignment. Secondhand items will still be able to be purchased from items donated to the shop. We welcome these donations as they ensure that uniforms are accessible to families of all incomes levels. Thank you for your consideration and support in these matters.
With current COVID-19 restrictions, the uniform shop remains open by appointment only. Please contact Mrs Vickie Cooper by phoning the College Office on 6772 1666 or via email: vcooper@arm.catholic.edu.au
Prices can be found on our College website.
Centrecare courses for families
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Future Choices Transition Expo - For Students With Additional Needs
Clubs
Armidale Athletic Club Cross Country Season
Armidale Athletics runs a Cross Country season during Term 2 and Term 3. Held at Moran Oval and surrounds, it is a great way to get out in the outdoors and run or walk with people of all abilities.
Start time: 4.30pm Wednesdays
Rego opens at 4.00pm.
See the club website or Facebook for more details.
Netball
Football Rego
Hockey
Harlequins Hockey Club
Harlequins Hockey Club are seeking expressions of interest from players interested in playing junior hockey this year. We will be fielding teams in Under 8s, 11s, 13s and 15s girls and 13s boys/mixed comp. Girls can play in all divisions and boys are welcome to play in the under 8 and 11s girls competition.
The boys/mixed comp (11s, 13s and 15s) will be played on Monday evenings and the girls comp Saturday mornings.
Please send an email nominating your child's intention to play, which age division they want to play in, date of birth, address and parental email and phone contact.
Please contact:
Louise Vaughan (junior co-coordinator) at vaughan79@bigpond.com