Chev Need to Knows 

Welcome back to Term 3, 2024!

Our Main Office will be closed on Monday 22 July for a staff day while our staff undertake some mandatory professional development. 

We look forward to welcoming our students back on Tuesday 23 July. At the first bell, students are to leave their bags in the CHED and go straight to the JFC and sit with their Home Room for a short assembly.

Uniform Policy 

As we welcome our students back to Term 3, we wish to remind you that at Chevalier College we place a strong emphasis on the presentation of our students and the

adherence to uniform standards, consistently expecting excellence. We ask you to please take time to read the policy below and familiarise yourself and your children with the College expectations.

Students who do not abide by the uniform regulations will be asked to fix the identified problem and may be asked to not return to school until the issue is resolved. Students not in compliance with the uniform regulations may be placed on a uniform detention.

All final decisions regarding uniform regulations are at the discretion of the Assistant Principals – Wellbeing.  

Years 7 to 10 Semester 1 Reports

Semester 1 reports for Years 7 to 10 will be available to view and download via Parent Orbit and Parent Lounge on Friday 26 July.

Years 8 to 11 Parent/Teacher Interviews

Parent/teacher interviews for Years 8 to 11 will be held on Monday 5 August from 4.00pm to 7.30pm .  The booking system will open at 4.00pm Monday 29 July and close at 9.00am Monday 5 August.   The booking link will be provided in next Friday's Need to Knows.

Download past academic reports from iGloo (2019 to 2023)

Academic reports from 2019 to 2023 are currently stored in iGloo.  You will be able to access these via iGloo for the remainder of 2024.  We recommend you download any reports you wish to have a copy of as iGloo will no longer be available to parents/carers after 2024.

Go to iGloo and enter the username and password you use for Canvas and Parent Orbit/ Lounge.  If you require assistance, please contact the main office office@chevalier.nsw.edu.au.

TAFE NSW - Virtual Information Sessions

TAFE NSW are offering virtual subject selection information sessions for interested Year 10 students and parents/caregivers. 

Rebecca Graham

Senior Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching

Open Parachute Program

Our wellbeing lessons for Years 7 - 10 continue to be supported by the Open Parachute Program. For further information about these lessons, please click on your child's year group below.

• Year 7
• Year 8
• Year 9
• Year 10

Open Parachute complimentary parent webinar

We are excited to announce the opportunity for you to register for a free webinar on anxiety in children, hosted by Open Parachute - an organisation we work with to deliver a wellbeing program for our students.

Tuesday 23 July

7.00 - 8.00pm

Scan the QR code in the flyer to register for this important event.

Year 10 SIM Bootcamp - Monday 29 July

On Monday 29 July, all Year 10 students will be involved in a SIM (Strengths, Interests, and Motivation) Bootcamp workshop. This workshop will support them in their upcoming subject choice selections for 2025. It will also be invaluable for those students who will be transitioning to the workforce.

Although 29 July is a Flipped Monday, all Year 10 students are expected to be on campus for the workshop.

Kelly Clunn and Natalie LaGarde

Assistant Principals - Wellbeing

Extracurricular activities resume in Week 1

• All winter sports:  Training resumes from Tuesday Week 1 in preparation for ISA Round 8 – WinterFest on Saturday 27 July
• MTB:  Wednesday Week 1 in preparation for The Willo MTB Race (see below)
• Show Team:  Wednesday Week 1
• Chev Gym: Wednesday Week 1
• Art Enrichment: Wednesday Week 1

Sports Winterfest - important information for competitors and spectators

Game Times

Final game times will be loaded to School Links in Parent Orbit no later than Wednesday 24 July.  As per normal procedure, parents are encouraged to check for changes to times on Friday afternoon/evening.

Parking and Drop Offs

Winterfest will see a significant increase in pedestrian and vehicle traffic on College grounds.  Please access the College as follows: 

• Onsite parking will be available ONLY via Moss Vale Rd 
• No vehicle access beyond Far Avenue and Meadows
• No vehicle access via Eridge Park Rd
• No parking in JFC or SCC carparks
• Please allow additional time to enter parking areas and meet players.

Note – depending on field conditions, this is subject to change. The best way to keep updated is to register for a ticket if you are planning to attend any part of our Sports Winterfest.

Students

All students are to attend in full winter uniform (hair, makeup and jewellery guidelines included). As they are representing the college in full school uniform, all College rules apply.

Register for tickets for updates

To receive weather and other updates on the day for the sport or evening Winterfest events, make sure you register for a free ticket.

Athletics Carnival - important information

Due to numerous limitations within the school calendar, the Athletics Carnival will not be rescheduled for 2024. Consequently, there will be no Age Champions or Athletics House Shield winner named in 2024.

Students will be given the opportunity to compete at the ISA Athletics Carnival for potential higher selection opportunities via nomination. Students must submit a nomination form by 3.30pm on Friday 2 August.

If more than one student applies for an event, they must provide one of the following:

• A copy of a verified result from an official event within the 12 months prior to 31st December 2024  (ISA, CIS, All Schools, Little Athletics, NSW Athletics or Athletics Australia sanctioned events may be used)
• A copy of their result from the 2023 Chevalier College Athletics Carnival as documented on Sports Tracker.

Please be aware that the 1500m event was completed successfully before the College carnival was cancelled. Therefore, these results will determine ISA selection for this event. Results from the 2024 College Cross Country will be considered for entry into the 3000m event.

Only students who meet the following criteria will be given the opportunity to participate in a trial on Monday 12 August.

• Are in Year 7 or enrolled at the College since Term 3, 2023 and
• Have nominated for an event with more than one nominee and
• Cannot provide a verified result from a sanctioned event,

Students can complete the online nomination via the link included in the Daily Notices on the following dates:

1. First notice: Tuesday 23 July – Thursday 25 July
2. 2nd notice: Monday 29 July
3. Final notice: Friday 2 August

Please note that nomination forms must be completed by a student Canvas login. Parents will not have access to the form via the Daily Notices in Parent Orbit.

Willo MTB Race and MTB Training

The Willo MTB Race has been rescheduled for Sunday 4 August.  Permission notes have been resent to all MTB participants via Parent Orbit. In preparation for the event, training will be held on Wednesday and Thursday of Week 1 and 2.  Regular procedures for dropping off and picking up student’s bikes will apply.

Coach Phillips

Extra Curriculum Administrator

Sports Winterfest - Saturday 27 July

Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with sport, feasting and fireworks. What better excuse to re-ignite the Chev spirit!?

ISA winter sport commences at 8.00am and will run throughout the day, with food and beverage options available for all. Winterfest will run from 3.00pm, culminating in an awesome fireworks display at 6.30pm.

Grab your free tickets now and let the countdown to Sports Winterfest begin! See you there! 👋

Picton Town Talks - Wednesday 14 August

We understand it is not always convenient to make it to the College for events, especially for those in our outlying towns and villages. That’s why we’re excited to invite you to our ‘Town Talks’ with our Principal, Greg Miller.

Greg will be making a special visit to Picton on Wednesday 14 August, and he’s looking forward to sharing a drink, some nibbles, and most importantly, a conversation with you.

To make the most of our time together, we’d love to hear from you in advance. Please take a moment to share up to three areas you’d like to discuss with Greg via the booking link. He will be preparing a brief presentation covering points of interest, followed by an open Q&A and conversation.  Enjoy a complimentary drink on arrival and some nibbles while we chat. Please let us know if you can make it by booking a free spot here. 

Wednesday 14 August

6.00pm for a 6.30pm start

Picton Bowling Club

We look forward to catching up with you!

• 22 July - Staff Day - students do not attend
• 23 July - Students return for Term 3
• 27 July - Sports Winterfest (ISA Round 8)
• 29 July - Year 8 CAPALoT Festival
• 29 July - Year 9 PASS Incursion
• 29 July - Year 10 SIM Bootcamp - all Year 10 students to attend on campus
• 29 July - Year 11 U-Turn the Wheel
• 29 July - Year 12 Physics Excursion
• 30 July - Winter Sports team photos
• 1 August - Year 11 2025 Subject Selection Information Evening
• 3 August - ISA Round 9
• 5 August - Year 9 Retreat (Burford, Giles, Osborne)
• 5 August - Year 11 Student Leadership Interviews
• 6 August to 8 August - Year 11 2025 Subject Selection Interviews
• 10 August - Greater Sydney Schools Cattle Competition
• 10 August - ISA Round 10

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