Chev Need to Knows 

Dear Parents and Carers,

I trust you have enjoyed the change of pace that comes with the Spring holidays, as the blossoms surround us and the weather warms up.

We are looking forward to welcoming our students back to school on Tuesday next week, reinvigorated after the break and ready for what will no doubt be a busy and vibrant Term 4.

To help with your planning for 2026, I share with you below the term dates for next year.

Term 1 – Tuesday 27 January to Thursday 2 April

27 and 28 January - Staff Development Days

29 January – Year 7 and 12 commence, Year 11 Buddy Leaders

30 January – Year 8, 9 and 10 commence (All students)

Term 2 – Monday 20 April to Friday 26 June 

20 and 21 April - Staff Development Days

Wednesday 22 April - Students return

Term 3 – Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September 

20 July - Staff Development Day

Tuesday 21 July - Students return 

Term 4 – Monday 12 October to Thursday 10 December 

12 October - Staff Development Day

Tuesday 13 October - Students return 

Tuesday 8 December - Students’ last day 

Wishing you an enjoyable weekend.

Greg Miller

Principal

Chevalier Day and Mission Fair

Chevalier Day will be celebrated on Friday 24th October. Families are welcome to join us in celebrating Mass at 9am. A sausage sizzle and drink will be provided for all students in the afternoon. Following lunch, Mission Fair will commence.

Mission Fair

Mission Fair is a community event which helps raise funds for important mission projects including our Vinnies Christmas Appeal and the Gethsemane Project. Each homeroom has been asked to run a stall with a variety of stalls on offer including purchasing food, competitions, and games. Over the coming fortnight, students may go home requesting items to contribute to their homeroom’s stall (for example, cupcakes for a cake stall).

Purchasing Coupons

Stalls will be cashless with students pre-purchasing coupons during Break 1 and Break 2 in Week 2. Coupons are worth 50c each. While there will be an opportunity to purchase coupons during Mission Fair, students are strongly encouraged to pre-purchase. 

Pre-purchased coupons will be delivered to homerooms prior to Mission Fair.

This year we will also be running a competition to see which house can collect the most coupons through their stalls.

Sandy Abbey

Assistant Principal - Faith Formation and Mission

The Main Reception entrance to the College will be closed for the next 7 – 8 weeks while building works are taking place. During this time, we kindly ask that all visitors come to the Student Services entry to sign in. Signage will be in place to help guide you.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while these works take place, and we look forward to welcoming you into our new space once it is complete.

Enrolments

If you have a child in Years 7 – 11 who will be leaving the College at the end of this academic year, please send an email as soon as possible to enrolments@chevalier.nsw.edu.au.  As per your enrolment contract, a full term's notice is required.

Please also be aware that:

• If your child is planning to withdraw from the College to pursue an apprenticeship, we are required to sight signed apprenticeship documentation, a copy of which should be sent through to Enrolments.
• If your child is planning to withdraw from the College to pursue employment, we are required to sight an employment contract showing a minimum of 25 hours, which should be sent through to Enrolments.

Year 7 2027 is almost at capacity, so if you have a child currently in Year 5 and you have not yet submitted an application, please do so without delay so your child does not miss out on a place.

Thank you,

Enrolments Office

Diverse Learning

Positive Partnership Program - FREE Autism One Day Workshops for parents, carers and grandparents

Positive Partnerships is a national project funded by the Australian Government Department of Education delivered by Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia). The program is offering two free neuro-affirming workshops locally for parents/carers of autistic young people, including those on the pathway to identification.

Please visit the Positive Partnerships website to register using the following link:

Bowral - 11 November, 2025: 9:15-3:00pm at Park Proxi Gibraltar, 7 Boronia Street, Bowral.

To register for the Bowral Positive Partnership workshop. 

Use this link to find out more information about the Positive Partnership workshop content:

Eager to Help? Be a Reader/Writer Volunteer for HSC exams!

The College would be most grateful for adult volunteers to perform Reader/Writer duties during the upcoming examinations. If you cannot commit but wish to help, please pass on our request to suitable adults.

Who? 

Adults who act as readers and writers must:

• do so on a voluntary basis
• have a volunteer Working with Children Check (free for volunteers, online application)
• not be a relative or friend of the student or have a close relative sitting the same examination.

Readers may be approved for students whose diagnosed disability prevents them from independently reading and/or comprehending written questions. Writers may be approved for students with a diagnosed disability preventing them from independently communicating their responses in a handwritten format.

When? 

The examination periods are listed below. Specific dates and times will be advised closer to the time.

• Year 12 HSC examinations – 16 October to 7 November 

How? 

If you are interested in volunteering your time, please click here to complete a short form, and our Diverse Learning Team will be in touch to discuss the duties further.

You are welcome to direct any questions to diverselearning@chevalier.nsw.edu.au.

Margaret Hampton

Leader of Learning - Diverse Learning

Term 4 - PDHPE Practical Lesson Schedule

• Year 7 and 8 will continue with the same practical lesson days as in Term 3.
• Year 9 practical lessons will take place in Weeks 6–9 of Term 4.
• Year 10 practical lessons will be scheduled in Weeks 2–5 of Term 4.

You can view the Term 4 PDHPE practical lesson schedule here. Please check carefully for your child's allocated weeks and ensure students are prepared with the correct uniform and equipment for their practical lessons.

Matthew Heard

Leader of Learning - PDHPE

How to Manage your Teen's Expectations after Exams 

We encourage parents and carers of Year 12 students to read the article below from REACHOUT, as their Year 12 students prepare for examination feedback.

For further information please visit Reachout.

Year 12 Study Opportunities at the Local Libraries 

Wingecarribee Public Libraries are offering opportunities to support HSC students in the lead-up to their exams. 

HSC Lock-In at Bowral Library

• Tuesday 14 October, 6:30–9:00pm
• After-hours study session with pizza provided.
• Registrations are required via our TryBooking page: https://www.trybooking.com/DFOIO

Save the Dates - Wellbeing Parent Webinars 

As part of Mental Health Month in  October, the Black Dog Institute is offering a series of free webinars for parents and carers. We would be grateful if you could share these opportunities with your school community.

Webinar 1: Parents/carers helping teens thrive onlineJoin us for a live Zoom webinar on Wednesday 29 October, 4.00–4.45 pm. This session will explore key strategies for parenting in the digital age. Attached you will find a flyer (with registration details) and a social media tile you are welcome to use when notifying parents. Parents/carers can also register directly here: Helping Teens Thrive Online

Webinar 2: Teen Mental Health MattersThese regular live webinars feature a clinical psychologist discussing how parents/carers can support adolescents experiencing mental health difficulties.In October, we are hosting additional sessions as it is Mental Health Month. These will be held at 7.00 pm on 9 October, 20 October, and 30 October. 

Parents/carers can view and share the Facebook post: Facebook link Teen Mental Health Matters or register directly here: Webpage Teen Mental Health Matters Webinar

Kelly Walker

Assistant Principal - Wellbeing and Growth

Summer Sports and Uniform Update

• Summer sport permission notes are now due.  Please refer to Parent Orbit>Events and Payments.
• Training will recommence for all teams on Tuesday 14 October.
• Team uniforms must be purchased from the Chev shop. Opening hours can be found on the College website or Parent Orbit.

• 1st team uniforms will be issued by Coach Phillips on the following days:

   

  - Girls Teams: Wednesday 1 October – Break 1

  - Boys Teams: Thursday 2 October – Break 1 

  - Uniforms will be issued from the Extra Curriculum office next to C1

Boys Touch Football Round 0 – Saturday 18 October 2025

Please note that all Boys Touch Football teams have a home game on Saturday 18 October 2025 in lieu of Saturday 31January 2026.  Please refer to Parent Orbit for game times.

Please see below for important dates.

Daramalan Water Polo Challenge – Monday 24 November 2025

Chevalier will be travelling to Daramalan College this year to defend the annual Chev v Dara Water Polo Cup!

Students wishing to take part in the Challenge are invited to express their interest via the link here.

EOI’s will strictly close Wednesday 15 October 3:30pm

Please note: Students in the 1st Girls and Boys Basketball teams will be unable to take part in the Water Polo Challenge as these teams will be participating in a Basketball challenge vs Daramalan on the same day. More information to be provided via Parent Orbit.

Coach Phillips

Extra Curriculum Coordinator

Summer Uniform

Students are required to return to school in full summer uniform.

Please ensure you are familiar with the school’s Uniform Policy, particularly the guidelines relating to haircuts and personal presentation.

Students who do not meet the uniform expectations will be required to address the issue promptly and may be asked to remain at home until the matter is resolved. Final decisions regarding uniform compliance rests with the Dean of Students.

If you require new uniform items please call the Chev shop and place an order on 

4861 0540.

Uniform and Presentation Requirements

Join Our Team – IT Support Officer

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic IT Support Officer to join our team. This role is an exciting opportunity to support staff and students by ensuring our school’s technology systems run smoothly and efficiently. 

The successful applicant will have strong problem-solving skills, a customer-focused approach, and a passion for supporting learning through technology.

If you or someone you know would be interested, please visit the College website for further details or to apply.

• Students return Term 4 - Tuesday 14 October
• HSC exams - 16 October - 17 November
• Year 11 SoR Compressed HSC Intensive Workshop - 14 October
• Year 11 Drama Excursion - 16 October
• Flexible Monday - 20 October
• Year 7, 8 and 9 Social Media Presentations - 20 October
• Year 9 Drama Excursion - 23 October
• Show Team Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza - 23 - 26 October
• Chevalier Day - 24 October
• Year 10 Retreat -  27 - 28 October
• Year 11 Visual Arts Excursion - 29 October
• 2025 Presentation Ball - 31 October