Chev Need to Knows 

Dear Parents and Carers,

I trust this email finds you well as we conclude the first full school week of Winter in 2025.

Our Future Facing Learning approach at Chevalier College was implemented at the beginning of 2024. Future Facing Learning acknowledges that the current education system is falling short in equipping students with the necessary skills for success in the modern world. We believe that an educational approach that is flexible, adaptable, and focused on developing the Knowledge, Capabilities, and Self-development of the individual, with our MSC Spirituality of the Heart at its foundation, is critical to our students' success.

Future Facing Learning aligns with our commitment to nurturing agile, empowered, and engaged students. In 2024, we redesigned the traditional timetable to enhance the core curriculum by offering more choice, flexibility, and independence around learning, as well as more opportunities for students to develop a strong sense of who they are and what they can do, by introducing a course called SIM (Strengths, Interests, and Motivations).   SIM is a positive psychology approach designed to help students identify and apply their strengths, interests, and motivations, ultimately enhancing their wellbeing.

With the above in mind, we are respectfully asking parents to offer their precious time to offer reflections about Future Facing Learning with a special look at Flexible Mondays. We would also like to refer to how your input and feedback, along with the feedback from staff and students, resulted in new initiatives in Term 4 last year and again in Term 1 this year.

We value your feedback in understanding your perception of how changes implemented since the last round of feedback have impacted our students, your children.

Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking on the link below. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we continue to refine and improve our educational approach.

Click here to complete the survey.  The survey closes on Wednesday 18 June.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child's education.

Sincerely,

Greg Miller

Principal

Academic Reports

Academic reports will be published in the Parent Orbit and Parent Lounge on the following dates:

• Year 11 Mid Course Reports - Friday 6 June at 3.30pm
• Years 7-10 Semester 1 Reports - Monday 28 July at 3.30pm

Year 10 Exams - Tuesday 10 to Thursday 12 June

Year 10 examinations are scheduled to take place from Tuesday 10 June to Thursday 12 June (inclusive). The examination timetable is attached and has been emailed to all Year 10 students. It is also accessible via Canvas under Student Assessment Calendars and in Parent Orbit under School Links > Student Information.

In addition, some of the Year 10 Minimum Standards testing will commence on Thursday afternoon.

Please note the following important information regarding the examinations:

• Attendance at all exams is compulsory.
• Students are required to attend Home Room each morning.
• If a student is unable to attend due to illness or misadventure, Student Services must be notified via Parent Orbit.
• Absences due to illness must be accompanied by a medical certificate from a GP. Certificates issued by a pharmacy or obtained online will not be accepted.
• Students will be provided with revision time during Period 5 on both Tuesday and Wednesday and are expected to bring all relevant study materials.

We wish all students the very best during the examination period.

Parent Teacher Interviews - Monday 4 August

Parent Teacher Interviews for Years 8-11 will be held via Teams on Monday 4 August from 4.00pm to 7.30pm. Booking for these interviews will open on Tuesday 29 July at 9.00am.

Rebecca Graham

Senior Assistant Principal – Learning and Teaching

MSC Mission Office

Through the MSC Mission Office, the College is supporting a school in Papua New Guinea to help them construct clean water tanks. All proceeds from the Mission Concert will support this project. In addition, students can donate by sponsoring their House for the Sacred Heart Gift. The Sacred Heart Gift is a relay race run on Sacred Heart Day. The more money a House raises, the shorter the distance their runners need to run. Students can donate by placing money in their Houses bucket. Buckets will visit Home Rooms on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and will be available in Student Services at other times.

Sacred Heart Day - Friday 13 June

Sacred Heart Day, the day that defines Chevalier College and celebrates who we are, will be held on Friday 13 June. The day will commence with Sacred Heart Day Mass and will be followed by Home Room games, a barbecue for students and our Mission Concert later that evening.

Mass

• Families and Chevalier Past Students are warmly invited to join us for our Sacred Heart Day Mass which will be held at 9.15am in McGrath Hall.
• Please register your attendance here so that we can ensure sufficient seating. 

Uniform

• Years 7 to 10 – sports uniform with a splash of House colours.
• Years 11 and 12 – College uniform (if no sports uniform) and then change into retreat-style sports clothing in House colours.
• Captains and any student with a role at Mass – College uniform and then change into retreat-style sports clothing in House colours.

Lunch

• A BBQ lunch and a drink will be provided for all students.  
• There will be gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan/vegetarian options available.
• The Canteen will be open from the start of the day until the end of Break 1.

Other details for Sacred Heart Day

• The school office will be closed until 1.00pm, and then will be open from 1.00pm – 4.00pm with minimal staff, as all staff are involved in this special feast day.
• Students will not be able to arrive late, depart early, or leave and return for an appointment on this day. If appointments are made for 13 June and cannot be changed, your child will be unable to join us for Sacred Heart Day.
• If you need to contact Student Services on the day, please call 4861 0528. 
• The Chev Shop will be closed.
• Access to Pick-up Point A (Moss Vale Road) will be closed until 3.00pm.

Wet weather plan

• The Mass will go ahead as planned and all students are expected to attend.
• Students should come prepared for Day 5 (Periods 3-5), in the event the afternoon activities are cancelled due to wet weather. 
• The BBQ lunch will be held as planned. 

Mission Concert - Friday 13 June

Tickets for the Mission Concert are on sale now until sold out!   There will be NO tickets sold at the door.  Students who are performing at the concert do not require a ticket. 

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, community and celebration at the Sacred Heart Day - Mission Concert! This special event brings together students and families for a night of unforgettable performances and heartfelt purpose to raise funds for Mission Office to help build water tanks in PNG.

📅 Friday 13 June 

🕕 6.00pm – 8.00pm

📍 McGrath Hall, Chevalier College

🎟️ Admission is $10 + BF www.bit.ly/MissionConcert2025 – all are welcome!

What to Expect:

• Live performances by talented Chev students 
• A warm, family-friendly atmosphere 
• A celebration of Sacred Heart Day and our shared mission 
• Community spirit and joyful entertainment
• Whether you're a music lover, a proud parent, or a supporter of the Chevalier community, this concert is the perfect way to kick off your weekend. 

As this is a school event, school rules will apply for our students. During the concert students may not leave the hall early without a parent present. Once you do leave you will not be allowed to re-enter the concert.

Let’s come together to celebrate, connect, and make a difference to those less fortunate than ourselves!

Sandy Abbey

Assistant Principal - Faith Formation and Mission

No ISA sport this weekend

There will be no ISA sport this weekend due to the long weekend.  Fixtures for ISA Round 6 will be uploaded on Wednesday 11 June 2025.

Start your Duke of Ed journey

Students in Years 8–12 who are 14 years or older are invited to kick off their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award adventure! It’s a chance to challenge themselves, build new skills and make memories that count. 

We encourage you to register for the upcoming info webinar to learn more about what’s involved and how to get started.

Webinar

📅 Wednesday 25 June 

🕕 7.30pm

📍 Zoom Meeting

Coach Phillips

Extra Curriculum Administrator

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 

BOOKINGS ARE OPEN AND SELLING FAST!

Nineteen years after the Battle of Hogwarts, Harry Potter faces new challenges as a father. Meanwhile, his son Albus begins a thrilling, time-twisting adventure that will shake the wizarding world once more.

Brought to life by the incredible talent of Chevalier College’s students and staff, this production marks a magical milestone: Chevalier is the first theatre in NSW and only the third theatre in Australia to perform this acclaimed play!! This play is written by playwright  Jack Thorne – the same writer as the Netflix series 'Adolescence'.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic!

Seats are selling very quickly for this wonderful production - don't miss out!  Showtimes are at 7.00pm on Thursday 19, Friday 20 and Saturday 21 June, and a 2.00pm matinee on the Saturday.  

BOOK NOW at https://events.humanitix.com/chev-harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child

Sports Winterfest - Saturday 2 August

Join us for our annual Sports Winterfest!  Come and cheer on all our winter sports teams at their home games, enjoy food trucks and beverages, live music, and a dazzling fireworks display!

Saturday 2 August

8.00am – 6.15pm

Book your FREE TICKETS!

Winterfest Supporters

Promote your business, build community. 

We are excited to announce the return of our Winterfest celebration, bringing together our community to enjoy a festive day filled with sport, food, fireworks, and community spirit. As we prepare for Winterfest, we are reaching out to local businesses to become supporters for this wonderful celebration. 

Winterfest draws thousands of attendees from our community and beyond. It provides an excellent opportunity for businesses to gain visibility and connect with local community.

Please follow this link for more information about the supporters packages we are offering for Winterfest.

To register your interest in supporting this special event please fill out this Expression Of Interest Form by Friday 13 June.

If you have any questions about this exciting opportunity, please contact Chevalier College Development Officer, Averil Cutroni on 4861 0519.  

• King's Birthday Public Holiday - 9 June
• Year 10 Exams -  10 June to 12 June
• Outback Experience Pre-Departure Meeting - 10 June
• Year 9 Wilderness Studies Excursion - 11 June
• Sacred Heart Day - 13 June
• ISA Round 6 - 14 June
• Year 10 Rural Australians for Refugees Southern Highlands - 16 June
• UOW Visit - 18 June
• Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Opening Night - 19 June
• GSSCC Training Day - 20 June
• ISA Round 7 - 21 June
• Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Closing Night - 21 June
• Winterfest - 2 August