Reminders
Subject Teacher Conversations Bookings Open
Subject Teacher Conversations will be held on Tuesday 20th May. Please note this is a Student Free Day.
Interviews will commence at 8.30am and conclude at 5.30pm. Bookings are now open via PAM and will close on Friday 16th May at 3.30pm.
Subject Teacher Conversations are an opportunity for families to receive feedback from their child/ren's teachers and discuss learning strategies and goals for the future. We look forward to engaging in collaborative and constructive conversations with you on this day.
School Crossing Safety Reminder
A reminder that students should be picked up from Church Street or Tulloh Street, where there is a designated school crossing, to ensure the safety of our students. Please avoid collecting students from McCormick Road as there is no designated crossing.
Communicating with Staff
We have had the privilege of meeting with parents and connecting with families on various occasions across the Term. At St Augustine’s College, we deeply value these opportunities to strengthen our partnerships and work together in support of our students. We recognise that parents are the first educators of their children and play a vital role in shaping their behaviours, both positive and challenging. Open and honest communication is key to fostering a supportive school environment, and we are grateful for a parent community that shares our commitment to nurturing each child’s growth and development.
We ask that parents engage in conversations with our staff with respect, trust in our processes and support the follow-up actions necessary for their child’s development and wellbeing. Similar expectations exist in many other organisations and by working together with mutual respect and understanding, we can continue to provide a safe, positive and thriving learning environment for all.
Our staff are on site and available during the following times:
Monday: 8:30am - 3:45pm
Tuesday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 3:45pm
Friday: 8:15am - 3:45pm
However, whilst these are the working times, our staff are busy organising and planning lessons, teaching classes and/or engaged in relevant staff meetings. We ask that if you wish to make contact with your child’s teacher, please contact your child’s TA for a meeting.
Communication via email is also appropriate during work hours, however please allow staff up to 48 hours to respond.
We thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Repeat Notices
Volunteer Inductions Moving Online
We are excited to announce that the Volunteer Induction Process has moved to an online format. This change will allow our volunteers to complete the required induction at their own convenience.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at the College, please contact the Office for further information.
Insight Creative Writing Competition for Years 7-12
This competition is open to high school students around Australia as Insight aim to ignite a passion for creative writing and inspire the voices of the future.
Entering the competition is free and all entrants will have the chance to share in over $3000 worth of cash prizes!
All shortlisted entries will also be judged by acclaimed Australian authors. Past judges have included Alice Pung, Nam Le, Cath Moore, Michael Pryor, Will Kostakis and Jack Henseleit.
The optional theme for 2025 is: Soulmates.
If you’re a budding writer in high school, we’d love to see your work.
2025 Important Dates
Competition Opened: 20th March
Competition Closes: 1st September
Longlist Announcement: 1st October
Shortlist Announcement: 22nd October
Awards Ceremony: TBA
Please see Mrs Bianca Moore at school if you would like to enter!
Robert Menzies Institute Speech Competition for Years 7-12
For Australian students in Years 7–12.
Topic: "If truth is to emerge and in the long run be triumphant, the process of free debate, the untrammeled clash of opinion must go on." How important is respectful debate to the health of democracy?
Competition format: Speech filmed as a video
Deadline for entries: Sunday 20th July, 2025
Prizes: Cash and book prizes.
Special features: The winner of the Years 11/12 category will be invited to deliver their speech at the Robert Menzies Institute Annual Conference in November 2025.
Opportunities for HTAV members: N/A
For more information: www.htav.asn.au/students/robert-menzies-institute-speech-competition
Website: www.robertmenziesinstitute.org.au/speechcompetition2025
Please see Ms Elise Clarke for any further information and/or assistance.