Need to Knows

Mid Term Break

Monday 26 August is a mid-term break day and there will be no school for students.  We look forward to seeing your children on Tuesday 27 August for classes as usual.  

Atomi information evening for families

All families are invited to an information evening about Atomi, a platform Chevalier College has adopted to enhance learning across Years 7-12. 

Initially introduced for Years 11 and 12 to support the Best Use of Time Model, Atomi will now be trialled for Years 7-10 to help build essential skills that prepare students for success in senior years.

Building confident, independent learners with Atomi:

Atomi equips students at Chevalier College with valuable support in three key areas:

1. Curriculum-aligned content: Atomi provides precise, syllabus-specific videos and quizzes that closely align with classroom learning, ensuring students stay focused and engaged with the material they need to master.
2. Foundational skill building: Starting in Year 7, Atomi emphasises the development of essential academic skills, including effective study habits, time management, and exam strategies, which are vital for thriving in senior years.
3. Tailored HSC preparation: Atomi’s content progressively intensifies each year, building students’ knowledge and skills. As students enter their senior years, Atomi offers advanced content and tools specifically designed to support their success in the HSC exams.

For more details, please view the Atomi flyer and watch the student video walkthrough  for your child’s year group.

Evening focus:

Our Atomi School Success Senior Partner, Claire Johnson, will provide valuable insights into how you can support your child in developing strong study skills from Year 7 onwards. 

Claire will also cover the specific HSC resources that can make an immediate impact on your child’s final exam preparation.

Event details:

• Date and Time: Thursday, 29 August, 7:00-8:00 PM
• Location: Sacre Coeur Centre Chevalier College

We look forward to seeing you.

Rebecca Graham

Senior Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching

Term 3 Retreats

Year 8 Retreat @ Douglas Park

Students in 8.1 and 8.2 – Monday 2 September

Students in 8.3 and 8.4 – Monday 9 September

Students in 8.5 and 8.6 – Monday 16 September

Students in 8.7 and 8.8 – Monday 23 September

If you haven't already done so, please approve your child's attendance in the Parent Orbit app.

Sandy Abbey

Assistant Principal - Faith Formation and Mission

Upcoming Vaccines - 17 September 

Parents of any Year 7 or 10 students who missed their vaccine earlier this year will be contacted by NSW Health regarding catch-up vaccines on Tuesday 17 September (Week 9). Parent/caregivers will receive an SMS from NSW health approximately 2-3 days prior to 17 September if their child will be receiving a vaccine. 

Any families who receive this text but no longer wish to receive the vaccine (including those who received it via their GP) are asked to please follow the QR code below and withdraw consent as soon as possible.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours

Please note the Chev Shop will be closed all day on both Thursday 29 August and Friday 30 August.

The shop will reopen in Week 7 (Thursday 5 September and Friday 6 September) with normal trading hours. Please visit the Chev Shop website for normal trading hours.

ISA Grand Finals

Congratulations and good luck to the teams participating in the ISA Finals tomorrow.

Team fixtures and bus information can be found in the Parent Lounge and on the Parent Orbit app under School Links >> Extra Curricular. All buses will leave from the bus zone on Charlotte Street.  Students leaving the College should be dropped off in the JFC car park.  

• All athletes are expected to travel to the venue on team buses
• Spectators are reminded that they are required to adhere to the ISA Spectator code of conduct and asked to familiarise themselves with the code of conduct https://www.isa.nsw.edu.au/fitness-skill-ideas/code-of-conduct/
• Spectators at travelling to Valentine Park for girls Football games should review the conditions of entry: https://valentinesportspark.com.au/conditions-of-entry/ Please note: No pets on site

Summer sport trials

Students completed registrations summer sports on Wednesday 21 August. Trials will take place during Week 6 and 7.

• There are no exemptions from trials unless absent from school due to illness 
• Not attending trials may result in non-selection
• Some teams may have a limited number of positions
• Students registering for summer sports must be available for all training and games. Season dates will be provided on permission notes via Parent Orbit at the conclusion of trials.

Duke of Edinburgh Information Session

Due to popular demand YouthAdvance will be running a 2nd Parent Information night for anyone interested in learning more about the Duke of Edinburgh Award.  Please see below for the Meeting Link and Passcode.

Duke of Ed Parent Information Zoom Session – Wednesday 28 August 7:30pm

Zoom Meeting Link  

Meeting ID: 211 678 1063 

Passcode (if requested): 959577

Extra Curriculum Awards Night - Save the Date! 

An awards night will be held on Thursday 19 September for outstanding achievements and contributions across our extra curriculum activities.  Further details including timing will be sent to families over the next few weeks.  Parents will be notified via email if your child will be receiving an award at this event.

Coach Phillips

Extra Curriculum Administrator

Father’s Day Brekkie - 29 August 7.30 am - 8.45am

Dads, Grandpas and Uncles, don’t miss your last chance to book your ticket for the school Father’s Day Brekkie BBQ that is fast approaching!

This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate with your child and enjoy a special Father’s Day reflection, delicious breakfast, coffee, and great company.

To secure your spot, please book online by 26 August (for adults and students): https://events.humanitix.com/father-s-day-brekkie-2024

We look forward to seeing you there!

Parents and Carers are welcomed and encouraged to attend a presentation on Monday 9 September at 7.00pm.

Dr Phil Cummins from Circle Education will share the findings of his review into 'future-facing,' with the primary focus being the roll-out of Flipped Mondays and the development of student self-regulation. Principal Greg Miller will provide the College's response to the findings. 

The event will be held in the John Fahey Centre. Parking is available in the car park adjacent to the John Fahey Centre. Enter via gate 5. 

Please note that this event is for Parents and Carers, not for students. 

Please register your attendance here: https://events.humanitix.com/parent-and-carer-presentation

Safety around our school gates

We would like to remind parents leaving school grounds, to please obey all signage when entering Moss Vale Road and Eridge Park Road. We have been advised of an incident where a local resident narrowly avoid a collision with someone turning right onto Moss Vale Road from Gate 1.

For the safety of all students and local residents, please only turn left out of Gate 1 from Pick Up Point A (Moss Vale Road) and Gate 6 from Pick Up Point B (Eridge Park Road). 

• 24 August - ISA Finals
• 26 August - Mid Term Break - students do not attend
• 27 August - Year 11 Presentation Ball Practice
• 28 August - HSC Music Open Rehearsal
• 29 August - Father's Day Breakfast
• 29 August - Year 9/10 Science and Engineering Challenge
• 30 August - Presentation Ball
• 2 September - Year 12 Wilderness Excursion
• 2 September - Year 8 Retreat (8.1 and 8.2)
• 2 to 3 September - Year 10 Wilderness Excursion
• 5 September - HSC Showcase
• 9 September - Parent Presentation - Future Facing Review
• 9 September - Year 8 Retreat (8.3 and 8.4)
• 9 September - Year 10 HSIE Excursion
• 9 September - Year 12 Primary Industries Incursion
• 9 to 13 September - Year 9 VET Work Placement
• 11 September - Leaders' Investiture
• 12 September - CAPALoT Concert
• 13 September - GSSCC Awards Presentation
• 16 September - Year 8 Retreat (8.5 and 8.6)
• 16 September - Year 12 Construction Incursion
• 16 to 18 September - Year 9 Wilderness Excursion
• 16 to 24 September - Year 11 Exams

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