Chev Need to Knows

Chev Need to Knows 

24 January 2025

Dear parents and carers,

 

Happy New Year!  I trust you had a restful and enjoyable break over the Christmas and New Year season, and that your children are feeling refreshed as we look ahead to the school year.   

 

I know I speak on behalf of our whole Chevalier staff when I say how much we are looking forward to welcoming students back on site.  The start of the school year has a uniquely special energy to it, as we welcome a whole new cohort of 212 Year 7 students fuelled by confidence and nerves in equal measure, many older new students who are joining our community from other schools, and of course we reunite with friends we have not seen for several weeks.

 

As we prepare to leap into the 2025 school year, I ask that you please read the essential practical and logistical information provided below.  Of particular importance are the plans and timetable days for the first 2 weeks of school; please support your children in making sure both you and they are across these details, in order to give them the best chance of starting the year on the front foot.

 

I wish you all the very best for the upcoming Australia Day weekend, and look forward to seeing many happy faces next week.

 

With best wishes,

 

Greg Miller

Principal

First week of school

Thursday 30 January

 

Year 7, Year 11 Buddy Leaders and Year 12 students return.

  • Year 11 Buddy Leaders:  8.20am - John Fahey Centre
  • Year 7:  8.50am - John Fahey Centre
  • Year 12:  8.50am - SILC, followed by Day 9 timetable

Year 7 parents - please refer to the separate Welcome Day email you have received.

Year 7 and Year 11 Buddy Leaders - lunch will be provided. Please bring your own snacks and water bottle.

Year 12 are to bring their own morning tea and lunch.  Canteen will not be open.

 

Please note:  Berrima Buslines will NOT be operating on Thursday 30 January.

 

Friday 31 January

 

All students return.

  • New students Years 8 - 11:  8.40am - Student Services
  • All other students:  8.45am - leave bags in the CHED and go straight to the JFC for assembly, then Day 10 timetable.

Please note:  Berrima Buslines will be operating on Friday 31 January.

 

Monday 3 February

 

This is not a Flexible Monday and therefore ALL STUDENTS ARE TO ATTEND SCHOOL. 

 

Monday 3 February timetable will be Day 8, and then:

Tuesday 4 February - Day 2 

Wednesday 5 February - Day 3 

Thursday 6 February - Day 4 

Friday 7 February - Day 5 

(Please note this information is always accessible to parents in Parent Lounge/Orbit, and students in Student Cafe).

 

Scroll down to 'Extra Curriculum' section for start dates for extracurricular activities.

Important information

Student Information Booklet

  • The Student Information Booklet has been updated for 2025 and contains information about school rules and regulations, uniform guidelines, learning and wellbeing, what to do if your child is absent and plenty more. 
  • Please familiarise yourself with this booklet to ensure you are well informed of the College’s expectations. 
  • Parents can access the booklet in Parent Lounge/Orbit via School Links - Student Information.
  • Students can access the information in their Student Diary.

Uniform

  • Students must wear the correct summer uniform for the school year's commencement, including the new College backpack* for Years 7 to 11. 

    *Senior students will have the option to purchase a College tote bag as advised by email on December 6. If you intend to purchase a tote bag for your Year 11 or 12 student, they can use their current bag until the totes arrive in Term 1. You will be advised when they arrive. 

  • Please ensure your child's hairstyle complies with the guidelines.  If a student presents at school with a non-compliant hairstyle, the parent/carer may be contacted to collect the student and have the issue resolved before returning.
  • Please refer to the Student Information Booklet for complete uniform guidelines and examples of acceptable and non-acceptable hairstyles.
  • All final decisions regarding uniform regulations are at the discretion of the Dean of Students.
  • The Chev Shop opening times can be found here. 

PDHPE Practical Days

  • Students will be advised of their PDHPE practical days by their PDHPE teacher during their first lesson. On their PDHPE practical day, students are to wear their full College sports uniform for the entire day, including travelling to and from school. 
  • The PDHPE practical days can be accessed in Parent Lounge/Orbit via School Links - Student Information.

Student College Diary

  • All students will be issued with a newly designed College diary on their first day of school and they will be instructed on the correct use of the diaries. 
  • The new diaries also contain the information available to parents/carers in the Student Information Booklet. 

School Calendar

  • The School Calendar can be accessed in Parent Lounge/Orbit via Calendar - School Calendar.  
  • This is a live calendar that is updated regularly as new events are added or changes are made. We encourage you to check it regularly to keep across what is happening.

Drop-off and pick-up

  • Please use Pick-up Point A (enter from Moss Vale Road) or Pick-up Point B (enter from Eridge Park Road) to drop off and pick up your child. Ensure your child knows which Pick-up Point you will use. This process is to ensure student safety and continuous traffic flow. Campus map
  • Charlotte Street car park CANNOT be used to drop off or pick up your child at the beginning or end of a school day.  Please note: the boom gates will be closed before 9.15am and after 3.00pm. 
  • Police presence in school zones (40kph speed limit) may be high as school returns. 

Absences from school

 

Please use one of the following methods to advise us of your child's absence:

  • Parent Orbit app – click on Absences on the home page.
  • Parent Lounge – click on Absences in the left-hand menu. 

A telephone call is not an acceptable method of advising us of your child’s absence.

 

Your child's details

 

Please check the details we have on record for your child in Parent Lounge/Orbit. To advise us of any changes, click on the 'update' button in the following sections:

  • Parent Details  
  • Address Details (includes phone, email and Emergency Contacts)
  • Student Medical Details 

Further details will be communicated about these events soon.

 

Wednesday 5 February

  • School photo and Summer Sport Photos day.
  • Hair and uniform regulations must be followed for your child’s photo to be taken.  Please refer to the Student Information Booklet or your child's diary.
  • Orders for packages and sibling photographs will be provided soon in a separate communication.

Thursday 6 February

  • Opening Liturgy and HSC High Achievers Ceremony
  • Year 7 Information Evening

Monday 10 February

  • Year 10 Vaccinations

Thursday 13 February

  • Year 11 Information Evening

Friday 21 February

  • Swimming Carnival

Extra Curriculum Term 1 2025

Extracurricular activities will resume for Years 8-12 on the dates indicated below.  Year 7 will receive further information regarding extracurricular start dates at their Welcome Day on Thursday 30 January.

  • Summer Sports training resumes Tuesday 4 February
  • Mountain biking resumes Tuesday 4 February
  • Show Team resumes Wednesday 5 February
  • Chev Gym resumes Wednesday 5 February
  • Pi Shop resumes Wednesday 5 February
  • All Ensembles (excluding Dance) resume Week 2 (specific rehearsal days listed on Parent Lounge/Orbit under School Links - Extra Curricular)
  • Art Enrichment resumes Wednesday 5 February
  • Please note ISA Round 7 is scheduled for Saturday 8 February

Year 7 – Term 1 Extracurricular opportunities

Students in Year 7 who are interested in participating in extracurricular activities in Term 1 will be given an opportunity to register during their Welcome Day on Thursday 30 January.  Permission notes will provide full details of each activity and will be sent via Orbit once students have registered.

 

Extracurricular activities available Term 1:

  • Mountain Biking
  • Show Team
  • Cadets
  • Art Enrichment
  • Dance Ensemble
  • Choir
  • Classic Rock Band
  • Concert Band
  • Guitar Ensemble
  • Jazz Band
  • Junior Band
  • Orchestra
  • Pi Shop (Mathematics)
  • Public Speaking
  • Debating
  • Chev Gym

Please note that all students will have the opportunity to register for a Winter Sport during Week 6.  Summer sport will be available to Year 7 from Term 4.

 

Coach Phillips

Extra Curriculum Administrator

  • Welcome Day (Year 7, Year 11 Buddy Leaders, Year 12) - 30 January 
  • All students return - 31 January
  • Year 7 Retreat (Burford, Clancy, Giles) - 3 February
  • Year 7 Induction (Osborne, Reid, Riversdale) - 3 February
  • School photos - 5 February
  • Opening Liturgy and HSC High Achievers Ceremony - 6 February
  • Year 7 Information Evening - 6 February
  • ISA Round 7 - 8 February
  • Year 10 Vaccinations - 10 February
  • Year 7 Retreat (Osborne, Reid, Riversdale) - 10 February
  • Year 7 Induction (Burford, Clancy, Giles) - 10 February
  • Year 11 Biology Excursion - 10 February
  • Year 12 Physics Excursion - 10 February 
  • Catch-up Photo Day - 13 February
  • Evacuation Practice - 13 January
  • Year 11 Information Evening - 13 February
  • Show Team Kangaroo Valley Show - 14 February
  • ISA Round 8 - 15 February
  • Lockdown Practice - 20 February
  • Welcome Event - 20 February
  • Swimming Carnival - 21 February
  • ISA Round 9 - 22 February