Chev Need to Knows
17 November 2023
Dear Parents and Carers
I trust this edition of Need to Knows finds you well as we move forward after recent media regarding plans for 2024 teaching and learning.
Again, on behalf of the staff, I extend my thanks to parents and carers for your overwhelming expressions of support and trust in what we do and will continue to do for your children; that is, support their learning and growth in an environment underpinned with a high level of commitment to care and wellbeing.
Below are links to key pieces of media from the last few days, commencing with those which we have not previously shared:
We have placed all of the media in one location, which you can access here.
Lastly, we encourage you to visit the College’s Facebook page which reflects the high level of support expressed to the College by our community.
On another matter, I am excited to share images associated with our updated Building Master Plan. The Master Plan is yet to be finalised by the College’s Building Committee and will then go to the Board for approval in the first part of 2024. In the meantime, the images below will show you what is emerging as part of each phase of the Master Plan.
The Overall Plan
Proposed Stage 1 – Hospitality Hub and Outdoor Café Area (McGrath Hall Refurbishment)
Proposed Stage 2 - Library
Proposed Stage 3 – Main Entrance with Student Services, Wellbeing Hub, Administration and Staff Room
Proposed Stage 3 – Heart Lawn
Proposed Later Stages – Outdoor Amphitheatre with Creative and Performance Hub
Proposed Later Stages – Biomechanics Laboratory
Across various stages: Contemporary Classrooms
Year 11 Outback Mission Experience 2024
The Year 11 Outback Mission Experience will happen again in 2024.
Current Year 10 students have been invited to complete an Expression of Interest for the trip, available from Student Services. Expressions of Interest are due to Student Services by 24 November 2023.
Interested students and their parents/carers are invited to an information evening on Tuesday 21 November in the Sacre Coeur Centre, commencing at 6.30pm. Further information will be provided closer to the date.
If you or your child have any questions, or require further information, please contact Jane Lowe or Phillip Lane through the office.
Phillip Lane
Assistant Principal - Faith Formation and Mission
ISA Sport
ISA Round 5 is on this Saturday. Team fixtures and bus information can be found here. All buses will be leaving from the bus zone on Charlotte Street. All students should be dropped off in the JFC car park.
NSWCIS Girls Open Cricket
Students wishing complete an expression of interest to trial for NSWCIS GIRLS Representative Cricket team must do so by 8:00am Monday 20 November
- NSWCIS provides students with a pathway to state and national level competition.
- No late expressions of interest can be accepted.
- The expression of interest form can be found in Canvas: Canvas/Student Central/Extra-Curricular/Sport & ISA/ISA/Expression of Interest form.
- Further details will be forwarded once the expression of interest form has been received.
Coach Phillips
Extra Curriculum Administrator
Virtual Reality Learning Lab Launch
Parents/carers and students are invited to join us for the Chevalier College and Lumination Virtual Reality Learning Lab Launch!
Immerse yourself in the future of education as we unveil our cutting-edge VR Lab in B Block. This transformative learning environment opens doors to endless possibilities, preparing our students for a dynamic and innovative world. Don't miss the launch on Thursday 23 November, from 5:30 pm.
Carols on The Meadow
Join us for a family friendly evening of carols and Christmas cheer! BYO picnic or buy from the food trucks onsite.
Thursday 30 November at 5.00pm at the Parade Ground
Book your free tickets here.
Chevalier Past Students Committee Raffle
There are some fantastic prizes on offer in the Chevalier Past Students Raffle! This year the CPS have supported the College by sponsoring Winterfest, and also the Cattle Show Team. Tickets are available to purchase via the link below:
2024 Uniform
2024 will require some uniform changes for students still in the old uniforms, as per the Principal's Message in the 31 March edition of Need to Knows.
To prevent families having to come in January, we strongly advise you visit the Chev Shop during Term 4, to purchase the current uniforms. Please note the last day for trading is Friday 24 November due to stocktake. Students are welcome to come to the Shop during their breaks on Thursdays and Fridays and we gladly accept payments over the phone and students can collect.
Holiday opening hours can be found on the College website.
Vaccination consent
Any students receiving a catch-up vaccination on Wednesday 22 November are required to wear their PE uniform to school that day. Please ensure they have a proper breakfast before school.
If you are unsure if your child is receiving a vaccine, please contact NSW Health or check the immunisation register online. The College does not keep an updated record of vaccines.
Additional information will be provided to students in the Daily Notices next week.
Enrolments
If you have a child in Year 7 – 11 who will be leaving the College at the end of this academic year, please send a notification email to enrolments@chevalier.nsw.edu.au.
Bike Racks
Now that the weather is a little warmer, a reminder that bike racks are available for students to secure their bikes if they wish to ride to school. The racks are located in the centre of the College in the walkway between the library and the Main Office building.
Host Family required
A Year 12 international Chev student is in need of a host family for 2024. For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact John Hargreaves via office@chevalier.nsw.edu.au.
- Back to Chev weekend – 18 November to 19 November
- Dr Browning AM Oration – 18 November
- Year 11 Extension English Incursion – 21 November
- Catch up vaccinations – 22 November
- Twilight Tours – 23 November
- Year 9 / 11 Wilderness Excursion – 23 November to 24 November
- GD Champs Welby Mountain Bike Trails – 26 November
- Book returns due – 30 November
- Carols on the Meadow – 30 November
- Year 10 Wilderness Excursion – 30 November to 1 December
- Year 11 Construction Incursion – 4 December
- Advent Mass – 6 December
- Celebrations of Excellence – 6 December
- Last day of Term 4 – 8 December