YEAR 9 FAMILIES

MONDAY/TUESDAY:

SCHOOL PHOTOS

SIBLING PHOTOS MUST BE ORDERED TODAY! 

ALL PHOTOS ARE TO BE ORDERED ONLINE: www.nqsp.com.au

PLEASE USE CODE 9EKK5W5M. 

School Photos will take place this week. Below are the days required for each year level. All students are required to wear their best formal uniform to school meeting the correct uniform, jewellery and personal grooming requirements. This means limited jewellery and earrings, coloured school hair clips and ribbons and appropriate hairstyles. Students who do not meet these requirements will be addressed by the Head of Year. 

Monday: Year 7, 8, 9, 12 and sibling photos. 

Tuesday: Year 10, 11 and absent students.

TUESDAY:

Activity: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast

Time: From 7:00am

Location: Between B&D Blocks

Invited Audience: Parents/Carers and students are all welcome. 

Price: FREE, although a gold coin donation would be greatly appreciated. 

Description: This week, we acknowledge and celebrate Shrove Tuesday in the Liturgical calendar. This is in recognition of removing all sweet treats from our pantries in preparation for the Lenton season. Pancakes will be available before school. Any donations for Caritas are most welcome! Please encourage your child to come in for some breakfast and conversation!

WEDNESDAY: 

Activity: Ash Wednesday Liturgy

Time: 8:45am

Location: Hugh O'Brian Centre

Attendees: Parents/Carers are welcome to attend. 

Description: This week, we recognise Ash Wednesday. This is the commencement of the Lenton season where we take time to make sacrifices, look for acts of kindness or support, and raise funds for Caritas Australia in connection to the Catholic Church. To acknowledge Jesus’ sacrifice the tuckshop will not serve meat on Wednesday as a sacrifice for this liturgical event. 

WEEK 6: YEAR 9 CAMP

The parent information and permission slip for the Year 9 camp is now available via the parent portal. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the camp please do not hesitate to contact me via email or at the college. 

WEEK 8: NAPLAN 

NAPLAN is scheduled during Week 8 of this term. Information was sent out last week through Parent Slips. Please take time to read through the important information to best prepare your child. 

LABEL BELONGINGS:

Please ensure your child’s belongings are labelled. Items such as drink bottles, lunch boxes, and hats are easily returned if they have your child’s name on them. 

CONCERNS: 

If you have any concerns with your child’s well-being, please do not hesitate to initially contact their Pastoral Mentor.