Upcoming Events & Important Information 

Upcoming Events 

Week 17A (Catholic Education Week)

Week 18B 

Week 19A

Week 20B (Exam Week) 

Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD)

Catholic College Sale participates annually in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). This is a nationwide process that helps schools formally recognise the level of support provided to students with disability or additional learning needs.

The NCCD ensures that all schools across Australia collect consistent information about the adjustments made to support students’ learning. These adjustments may include tailored teaching strategies, classroom supports, or specialised resources that help students access the curriculum on the same basis as their peers.

The information collected through the NCCD is used to improve support for students, inform school planning, and ensure schools receive appropriate resourcing to continue providing high-quality, inclusive education.

Concussion 

Concussions are mild head injuries, often sustained during contact sports that can often go unnoticed due to the silent nature of the condition. The signs can be subtle, but there can be lasting consequences for children and adolescents whose brains are still developing. 

Symptoms of concussion include poor concentration and memory, fatigue, sensitivity to light and noise, slower information processing, headaches, nausea, irritability and mood changes.

Physiological differences such as thinner skulls, less developed neck muscles and a larger head to body ratio make children more vulnerable to knocks to the head. Impacts are less effectively absorbed and the effects of concussion can be more significant and last longer. How an adolescent learns, socialises and participates in daily life are affected.

The growing body of research aims to promote consistent messaging surrounding recovery from concussion and emphasises the need for a graduated return to school and sport. As a school community we can all promote a stronger recovery from concussion by recognising it’s symptoms, and making adjustments for learning as the brain heals. 

Allowing the student a break if the symptoms return and pacing the workload can promote a stronger recovery. Crucially, reducing screen time can also improve symptoms. Better understanding of concussion and the expected recovery times will help us protect our students’ brains and support them through this cognitive and emotional challenge. The following links provide current evidenced based information for parents, schools and healthcare professionals alike.

Bess Ong 

School nurse 

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Reconciliation Week 

 Reconciliation Week is from the 27 May until the 3 June 2026.