ST NORBERT NEWS

Deputy Principals

Appropriate use of ICT at the College

The College is experiencing a growing number of incidents related to the misuse of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) resources. One of the key concerns is the increasing use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and personal phone hotspots by students to bypass the College's network security measures. This behaviour has a significant impact on the integrity and safety of the College's digital environment.

VPNs and personal phone hotspots allow users to circumvent the College’s monitored network, creating risks such as exposing the College’s systems to malicious attacks, reducing the effectiveness of internet filtering, and enabling access to inappropriate or restricted content. Furthermore, this not only undermines the College’s efforts to maintain a safe and secure learning environment but also violates the guidelines set forth in the College’s ICT Technology Use Policy.

As outlined in the College’s ICT Technology Use Policy, students must refrain from the following:

  • accessing networks without proper authorisation 
  • bypassing the College network via personal hotspots etc
  • using what the College deems to be offensive or inappropriate SSID or user ID names.

This Policy can be accessed via SEQTA Documents, and we encourage all families and students to familiarize themselves with its contents.

Please be aware that student use of VPNs or personal phone hotspots in violation of the College’s ICT policy will result in a consequence such as a rostered detention. This response is designed to safeguard the integrity of the College’s ICT environment and ensure that all students can benefit from a safe and conducive learning space.

We urge students to adhere to the ICT guidelines and make responsible choices when using technology at school. 

Mr R D'Almeida

(Deputy Principal Years 9 & 12)

Student Leadership 2025

Congratulations to the Year 11 students that have been selected as the Student Leadership Team for the Class of 2025. We also extend our appreciation to all students that applied, the calibre of the applications was noted by all staff involved in the interviews and application process. 

 

College

 

  • Student Ministry: Zoelene Ontiveros
  • Student Representative Council: Alexis O’Donnell
  • Arts: Ariana Mecham
  • Media: Ashley Bitao
  • Sport: Maddison Walters

 

Xanten

 

  • Captain: Alanna Mills
  • Vice-Captain: Jack Mallabone
  • Vice-Captain: Melryn Lobo
  • Committee Chair: Sharon Onyemgba

 

Premontre

 

  • Captain: Ryan Wheeler
  • Vice-Captain: Chloe Walker 
  • Vice-Captain: Billy McKie
  • Committee Chair: Katriel Rivadenera

 

Magdeburg

 

  • Captain: Nadine Retallack
  • Vice-Captain: Angel Rajeev
  • Vice-Captain: Caylee Fitzgerald
  • Committee Chair: Leons Mathews

 

Tongerlo

 

  • Captain: Kaylani Popelier
  • Vice-Captain: James Free
  • Vice-Captain: Blaise Stancil
  • Committee Chair: Jessica Aim

 

Kilnacrott

 

  • Captain: Jacob Andrews
  • Vice-Captain: Claire Decena
  • Vice-Captain: Ella Anton

 

Uniform and Personal Presentation Reminders for Term 4

Years 7-11 and all Year 12 ATAR students commence Term 4 in FULL SUMMER UNIFORM on Monday 7 October 2024.  Please check summer uniforms in advance, to ensure any items needing to be replaced are done so before school commences. The 

 

Uniform Shop

The uniform Shop will be open in the second week of the October holidays on Monday 7 and Thursday 10 October from 11am to 5pm.

Students are also reminded to ensure their uniform and personal presentation is of a high standard and meets College expectations, especially in regards to dress lengths, hair, jewellery and no make up (refer to pages 16-20 of the College Diary).

 

Important Dates for Term 4

  • All Years 7-11 students and Year 12 ATAR Pathway students return – Monday 7 October 
  • Year 12 Vocational Pathway students return – Friday 11 October 
  • Year 12 Graduation Mass and Ceremony – Friday 18 October
  • Presentation Night at Perth Concert Hall (compulsory event) – Thursday 24 October 
  • Pupil Free Day – Friday 25 October
  • Year 11 Exams – Thursday 31 October to Monday 11 November
  • Last Day for Year 11 students – Friday 15 November
  • Year 10 Exams – Thursday 14 to Wednesday 20 November
  • Last Day for Year 10 students – Tuesday 26 November (then Year 10 students commence Christian Service and/or Work Experience).
  • Year 9 Exams – Thursday 21 November to Wednesday 27 November
  • Last Day of Term 4 for Years 7 to 9 – Thursday 5 December at 12.15pm

 

The full Term 4 Family Calendar will be uploaded onto SEQTA at the end of the Term 3 holidays.

 

Parent Committee and Father’s Day Breakfast

Thank you so much to our Parent Committee for organising and hosting the Father’s Day Breakfast on Thursday 29 August. It was an enjoyable morning honouring the fathers, grandfathers and significant father role models in the lives of our students. 

 

The Parent Committee welcomes new members who can support the great work they do for our school. If you are interested in learning more about the Parent Committee, please contact me (carrol.abel@norbert.wa.edu.au) at the College. 

Miss C Abel

(Deputy Principal Years 8 & 11)