Head of Students News

Midpoint – Term 2 

As we approach the midpoint of the term, we have observed a noticeable increase in both behavioural and academic sanctions across the school. This trend is not uncommon at this stage of the academic calendar and often reflects the growing pressures students face as deadlines for more high-stakes assessments and assignments begin to mount.  

Understandably, this can lead to heightened stress and, in some cases, lapses in judgement or effort. We are actively addressing this by continuing to support students through clear guidance, consistent routines, and structured interventions. At the same time, we are committed to maintaining our high expectations around behaviour, effort, and academic integrity. We would be grateful for your continued support at home in reinforcing these standards, helping your child to manage their time effectively, and encouraging them to seek help when needed. Working together, we can help ensure that all students navigate this busy period positively and productively. 

Student Attendance 

The College requires all absentees to be communicated via Parent Orbit. This includes all day absences, early departures and late arrivals. Instructions for adding an attendance record are set out below:  

Student Absentees – Late Arrivals  

Students are required to be at school before the first bell rings at 8:30am each morning.  

Parents are required to advise the College if their son will be arriving late for school via Parent Orbit. 

Students who arrive late are required to sign in at Student Admin before going to class. Parents will receive an SMS message if the student presents without an acceptable reason for being late.  

Note: all morning training sessions finish before 8:00am, giving students ample time to change, eat and arrive at their pastoral group on time. 

Students arriving late throughout the day are required to sign in at Student Admin before going to class. 

Student Absentees - Early Departures  

Parents are required to advise the College if their son will be leaving school early via Parent Orbit. 

For students in Years 7 to 12 who are departing the College throughout the day, students must sign out at Student Admin before departing. If you would like to collect your son, please meet him at Tower Reception.  

For students in Years 5 to 6, parents are required to come to Primary Reception to collect their son.