Chev Need to Knows 

Dear Parents and Carers,

Today at the College we celebrated ‘G’ Day, and I was privileged to be able to extend a warm welcome to a large gathering of our Year 7 students’ grandparents and grandfriends.

‘G’ Day is an occasion where we pause to celebrate and honour the grandparents, grandfriends and ‘greatpeople’ who are making an extraordinary difference in the lives of our Year 7 students. Today, we reflected on the deep and lasting impact they have on the young people who gathered together today.

There is an old saying that holds a timeless truth: “It takes a village to raise a child.” Grandparents and grandfriends, our 'G' people, embody this saying in the most profound way. They are the village. They are the ones who, through their love, wisdom, and unwavering support, support the students’ parents primarily, and their teachers, to nurture and shape these young lives. Their presence, their stories, and their quiet acts of kindness build a foundation of resilience and compassion in these children that no school lesson or textbook could ever replicate.

Year 7 is a pivotal time - a bridge between childhood and the teen years, full of exploration, excitement and new challenges. It is during this phase that the guidance and encouragement of ‘G’ people is most needed and most cherished. ‘G’ people provide a safe harbour from which these young people can set sail into the unknown, knowing that their steady support will always be there when they need it.

The role they play as grandparents, grandfriends, and great mentors goes far beyond simple support; they enrich their lives with stories of the past, lessons in perseverance, and examples of unconditional love. They teach them the values of humility, kindness and respect, not through grand gestures, but through the everyday moments - sharing a laugh, lending an ear, offering words of wisdom.

As they continue to guide and inspire, we hope they remember that every smile, every word of encouragement, every shared memory is a seed planted in these young hearts. Their influence stretches beyond what we see today; it reaches into the future, shaping their decisions, their character, and their outlook on life.

So today, we celebrate ‘G’ people. They truly are the village it takes to raise these children, and their contributions are more meaningful than words can capture. On behalf of the College, I extend our heartfelt gratitude for the love and wisdom they give so freely. They make our community richer, our students stronger, and our College a true extended family.

I thank all the ‘G’ people who celebrated with us today, for reminding us all of the power of community and connection. May they be appreciated and recognised for the indelible impact they have on the lives of these young ones.

Blessings to you all, and may we continue this journey together with love, purpose, and shared joy.

Greg Miller

Principal

Charlotte Street – No Parking – Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 November

Please note that parking will not be available on the College side of Charlotte Street on Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 November while works are undertaken in this area.  

Please continue to use Pickup Point A or Pickup Point B for dropping off and picking up students.

Learning Difficulties Webinar 

Interested parents of students with disabilities are invited to attend a short webinar run by the Learning Difficulties Coalition next Tuesday evening, 26 November from 7.30pm - 8.15pm. The parent talk will focus on the collaborative planning process and effective ways to advocate for your child's learning needs at school. 

The cost is $10 with registration closing Friday 22 November. Further details can be found on the flyer.

The Diverse Learning Team

ISA Round 4 

ISA Round 4 is Saturday 16 November.  Team fixtures and bus information can be found in the Parent Lounge and on the Parent Orbit app under School Links >> Extra Curricular. 

IMPORTANT:  We aim to have the fixtures and bus times uploaded to School Links by Wednesday each week.  Please check the fixtures on a Friday afternoon/evening for any last minute changes to bus times and/or game cancellations. 

All buses will leave from the bus zone on Charlotte Street.  Students leaving the College should be dropped off in the JFC car park. 

Coach Phillips

Extra Curriculum Administrator

Carols on the Meadow - Thursday 28 November

Join us for a family friendly evening of carols and Christmas cheer! BYO picnic or buy from the food trucks onsite.

Thursday 28 November, 5.00pm at the Parade Ground

Book your free tickets https://events.humanitix.com/carols-on-the-meadow-2024

Chevalier Past Students Committee 2024 Raffle

Our Chevalier Past Students Committee have organised their 2024 raffle with some amazing prizes to be won!

Buy your tickets here: CPS 2024 Raffle Tickets

Year 11 2025 - Senior Uniform    

Current Year 10 students are encouraged to visit the Chev Shop next week to purchase their blazers, white shirts and blouses, tabs, and ties. This proactive approach aims to alleviate the need for families to make purchases in January and to ensure adequate stock availability for all students.

2025 Year 7 and new student uniform appointments

Uniform shop bookings are now open for our new 2025 students, and a booking link has been emailed to families with new students commencing next year. The uniform shop will be offering appointments next week in November, and also in January.

IMPORTANT: Your child must be present at the uniform appointment to ensure an accurate fitting. If you have more than one child attending the College, they are welcome to come in at the same time. Please do not book more than one appointment.

If you are unable to attend any of the dates on offer for a scheduled appointment, you are welcome to come in anytime during regular shop hours, which can be found here.

Our Chev Shop attendants look forward to meeting you! 

If you have a child in Year 7 – 11 who will be leaving the College at the end of this year, please send a notification email to enrolments@chevalier.nsw.edu.au.  A full term's notice is required.

We only have a few places left for Year 7 2026.  If you have a child currently in Year 5, please submit your application now so your child does not miss out.

• 16 November - ISA Round 4
• 18 November - Orientation Day
• 18 November to 19 November - Year 10 Wilderness
• 20 November - Food and Fellowship Lunch
• 21 November - Twilight Tours
• 23 November - ISA Round 5
• 24 November - MTB - GD Championships - Welby
• 25 November - Daramalan Visit (Water Polo)
• 25 November to 26 November - Year 9 Wilderness Excursion
• 26 November - Year 11 Business Studies Mittagong Excursion
• 27 November - Japan Tour Preparation meeting (students)
• 28 November - Carols on the Meadow
• 30 November - ISA Round 6
• 30 November - MTB - Stromlo ACT (tentative)
• 1 December to 23 December - Japan Tour 
• 4 December - Advent Mass
• 4 December - Years 7 to 11 Celebration of Excellence
• 5 December -  Volunteer Thank You Event
• 6 December - Term 4 Ends

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