From the Deputy Principal

Welcome back to Term 4. I trust the holiday break offered a chance to rest and enjoy time with family and friends. 

When looking at the College events calendar for the coming weeks, Term 4 is a busy time with numerus learning opportunities and celebrations planned. As reiterated in previous editions of The Fountain newsletter, student attendance is critically important. Every day counts and being present allows students to stay on top of their learning.  

For our senior students this includes events like this Friday’s Big Splash at the Clarence Pool (October 24). Information has been shared with families and given the nature of the activity, parents and carers are required to give permission for their child to attend the carnival via Consent2Go.

As the school year draws to a close, all students are encouraged to remain focused, set clear goals and manage their time effectively. With assessments approaching, now is the time to plan, prepare and ensure that your efforts are reflected in your final report. 

We hold our Year 11 and 12 students in our thoughts and prayers as they work to complete and submit their final assessment tasks and prepare for their TASC external examinations. 

Hat reminder

A reminder that all Kinder to Year 12 students are required to wear the College hat during outdoor activities, breaks and lessons in Terms 1 and 4. Students without a hat during this time will need to remain undercover.

World Teacher’s Day 

Next Friday 31 October is World Teacher’s Day. We are truly fortunate to have an amazing group of teachers and learning support officers supporting, guiding, teaching, inspiring and empowering our students. 

School TV Special Report: World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day, observed on 10 October each year, is a global initiative that highlights the importance of mental health to overall wellbeing. It serves as a timely reminder that mental health challenges can affect anyone: children, teens and adults alike.

This day is not only about reducing stigma, but also about strengthening awareness, encouraging open conversations and ensuring young people know where to turn to for support. By acknowledging World Mental Health Day, we can help reduce stigma to build more compassionate and supportive environments.

Parents and carers play a central role in shaping the mental health of their children. World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to pause and reflect on the pressures young people face in today's world and how we can best support them. Whether it's helping them find balance between school, technology and rest, encouraging open conversations about feelings, or modelling healthy coping strategies, taking small steps at home can make a big difference. By strengthening their understanding of mental health, families can contribute to a culture where seeking help is seen as a sign of strength, not weakness.

Read the special report on the SchoolTV parent portal here.

For additional resources and further information on World Mental Health Day visit the Mental Health Foundation website.