From the Deputy Principals
Mr Roger D'Almeida, Mr Paul Murphy and Miss Carrol Abel
Year 12 – Class of 2025
On Friday 24 October, we said farewell to our Year 12 students as they completed their time at St Norbert College. The day began with the traditional Graduation Breakfast, followed by a formal assembly recognising their achievements. The day concluded with the Graduation Mass and Ceremony at St Joseph’s Priory Church.
We pray for the ATAR students who are currently completing exams, and wish them all the best.
Thank you to all staff who have been significant in supporting our Year 12 students during their time at the College. It has been a privilege to watch the students grow and flourish, and we are proud of all they have achieved. As they move on to new opportunities, we hope they continue to find success in all their future endeavours and are prepared for all good works.
World Teachers’ Day
On Friday 31 October, we celebrated World Teachers’ Day with the theme “Hats off to Teachers”. We sincerely thank all our teachers and staff for the amazing work, both in and beyond the classroom. Your dedication, passion, and tireless commitment make a lasting difference in the lives of our students, even when your efforts go unseen. Thank you for the countless hours you give to educating, guiding and caring for our young people. May you continue to inspire and nurture with the same enthusiasm and dedication each day.
A special thank you to the Parent Committee for contributing towards the lovely morning tea prepared by the Cafe staff, which we enjoyed together on Friday.
We invite students and parents to share messages of thanks and wish our staff a Happy World Teachers’ Day!
Year 11 Important Dates
Please see upcoming events for Year 11 students. A Direqt Message from Mr Murphy will be sent to students and parents with further details.
| Throughout Term 4 | TAFE and Traineeship Days continue for some students, as advised by Direqt Message. Students are required to attend their classes until the completion specified by their lecturer.
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Wednesday 5 November
| Last day of school classes for all Year 11 students. |
Thursday 6 to Tuesday 18 November
| Year 11 ATAR Examinations. Year 11 Vocational students attend school if they have not completed modules, assessments and work. Mr Murphy will inform these students and parents and organise supervision.
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Monday 17 November
| 2026 Student Leadership Planning Day at the College. |
Wednesday 19 to Thursday 20 November
| All Year 11 ATAR students return to classes (normal timetable) and have Exam Reviews. |
| Friday 21 November | Last day of school for ALL Year 11 students (8.50am-12.00pm). All Year 11 students return and are required to attend school.
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Year 10 Important Dates
Please see upcoming events for Year 10 students. A Direqt Message from Mr D’Almeida will be sent to students and parents with further details.
Thursday 20 to Wednesday 26 November
| Year 10 Exams. Students are only required to attend school for scheduled exams. |
Thursday 27 November to Monday 1 December
| ALL Year 10 students return to classes (normal timetable) and have Exam Reviews. All students are required to attend school. |
Tuesday 2 December
| Last Day of School for ALL Year 10 students. All students are required to attend school. |
Tuesday 2 December (Refer to MCB Consent2Go)
| Year 10 River Cruise. All students are required to attend school for the whole day. |
Wednesday 3 to Friday 12 December
| Year 10 Christian Service; dates vary for each individual student. Please carefully check dates and details in the placement email distributed shortly via the Work Prep Office. |
Monday 8 to Friday 12 December
| Year 10 Career and Enterprise Students Only. Please carefully check dates and details in the placement email distributed shortly via the Work Prep Office. |
Years 7 to 9 Important Dates
Please see upcoming events for Years 7 to 9 students. A Direqt Message from Mr D’Almeida will be sent to students and parents with further details.
| Thursday 27 November to Wednesday 3 December | Year 9 Exams. Details including the exam schedule has been sent to students and parents. Students will attend regular classes when not required to complete an examination.
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| Wednesday 3 December | Paul Litherland Presentations (https://www.surfonlinesafe.com.au/)
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| Friday 5 December | Year 9 Careers Day. Excursion options and nomination process will be sent via Direqt Message in Week 4.5. Compulsory attendance for all Year 9 students.
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Monday 8 to Wednesday 10 December
| Independent Learning Week Program. Details will be sent to students and parents via email or Direqt Message. |
| Thursday 11 December | Last day of school for ALL Years 7 to 9 students from 8.50am to 12.15pm. College buses will be running for the start and end of school. Students are required to attend school in their College Summer uniform. A Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated at 9:00am at St Joseph’s Priory Church. Parents and families are welcome to join us for Mass.
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Paul Litherland Presentations
We are pleased to have Paul Litherland (https://www.surfonlinesafe.com.au/) presenting to the Years 7 to 9 students on Wednesday 3 December. Paul is a former cybercrime police officer and is one of the nations most recognised and highly awarded educators in the fields of Cyber Safety and Internet Awareness. In 2022, he was named WA Australian of the Year.
Parent Committee News and Thank You
Thank you to our Parent Committee who continue to support our College community by contributing towards College and student events, organising parent gatherings and seminars, and contributing to the provision of facilities and equipment. Next year, the Committee has organised for Paul Litherland (https://www.surfonlinesafe.com.au/) to present to parents and carers on Wednesday, 17 June 2026. Further details will be provided early next year.
The last Parent Committee meeting for the year will take place on Wednesday 12 November 2025 at 6.00pm in the Administration building. The Committee encourages new members to join and contribute to the great work they do for our community. On behalf of the College, we wish to thank our small but dedicated team consisting of Florence Dunsford (President), Chandru Rajaram (Treasurer), Cate Berry (Secretary), Denise Quinless-Heyman and Inoka Ratnasekera. If you are interested in joining or learning more about the Parent Committee, please contact Miss Abel (carrol.abel@norbert.wa.edu.au) at the College.
Students leaving at the end of 2025
For any student not returning to St Norbert College in 2026, parents must provide written notification addressed to the College Principal, Ms Sharon Rainford, as soon as possible, and should indicate their destination for 2026.
Withdrawal of Student
As per the College School Fees Collection Policy, one term’s notice in writing to the Principal is required by a parent/guardian to withdraw enrolment for the student under their care. Where this notice is not given, one term’s tuition fee may be charged in lieu.
Payment of Fees
Parents are reminded that the balance of their fees account is to be cleared in full by the end of the school year.
2026 Commencement Dates
To assist with summer holiday planning, here are commencement dates for 2026:
- Monday 2 February - ALL Year 7, New Years 8-10 students, and ALL Years 11 & 12 students commence.
- Tuesday 3 February - Years 8 -10 students commence.
Miss C Abel
(Deputy Principal - Years 9 & 12)