Head of Students News

Mr Adam Knight (Acting)

Mask Wearing

Given the movement of COVID-19 restrictions late last week, students are now being asked to utilise masks in the following ways:

  • masks are to be worn when entering and leaving classrooms
  • when seated, masks can be removed inside of classrooms
  • masks are to be carried at all times and worn when social distancing is not possible.

MCA masks are available for purchase from the canteen and tuckshop for $10.00, as we are asking students to have their own non-disposable, washable mask.

Hair and Socks

Whilst the majority of our boys are doing the right thing, there are still a small percentage of students who need to look at their hair and sock length. Can I please ask all boys and families to attend to the following:

  • By now, boys who have been ‘border-line' have had sufficient time to get their hair in order. Boys with haircuts that do not meet College standards will be asked to return home until this has been sorted.
  • Socks should touch the knee-cap of each boy, and be long enough to sit above the calf muscle. New socks will need to be purchased if socks do not make it this high.

Leadership Day

Last Sunday 10 October, a collection of our Year 11 boys were put through their paces as they began their growth into our new senior leaders. Our young men were treated to a variety of presentations and workshops from our College Leadership Team, alongside assistance from Mena McLean and our outgoing 2021 Year 12 leaders. The boys were encouraged in their leadership journey to lead like Jesus and St Marcellin, and walk in the way of servant leaders who will look to lead our College community effectively into 2022. Well done on a wonderful day, gentlemen!

 

We are looking forward to presenting our senior leaders at assembly this week, and having our four College Vice-Captains announced during assembly in Week 3.

RACQ DocuDrama

Our Year 11 boys were fortunate enough to have RACQ present a ‘docudrama’ last Friday, where they were immersed in driver and passenger safety for the morning. Topics such as phone use and distractions, driving under the influence of substances and being a passenger of such, and looking after mates were covered and discussed with the cohort. The day provided a safe yet confronting way of considering the consequences, whilst giving the boys a range of skills and strategies to minimise and eliminate the harm that can come from these situations. A big thank you to RACQ for providing such an important experience for our young men.

Day for Daniel – Friday 22 October

On Friday 22 October, the school will participate in our annual “Day for Daniel” event where our boys in the Primary and Middle years will be looking at safety and protection for the day. The school will have outside presenters (Safe on Social and the Queensland Police Service) brief our boys about staying safe, both outside the school gates and within their ubiquitous access to communication technologies. The day will be a free dress day, where the boys are asked to wear red and donate to the Daniel Morecombe Foundation (DMF) - $2.00 or $5.00 via student card - for the privilege. Gourmet hot dogs and other treats will be on sale during lunch, with all proceeds going towards the DMF (no cash will be accepted on the day). More information will be released by Mr Scott Minogue shortly, and we thank Mr Minogue and Rush House for running this important and worthwhile venture for our young men.

 

Donations can also be made using the Monitor system from tomorrow. In fact, if over $2000.00 is reached prior to Day for Daniel, then my illustrious hair will be shaved on the day.

Brisbane City Council Parking Update

At the end of Term 3, we received a letter from the Brisbane City Council in relation to parking concerns around the College. The letter stated:

“As you are aware, child safety and illegal parking around school zones remains a concern for parents, children, local residents and schools alike. Parking spaces during pick up and set down times are at a premium and subsequently, competition for these spaces can lead to poor driver behaviour and potentially dangerous parking practices.
 
While it is certainly no Council’s intention to make parking near schools an overly onerous task, regulating parking activities is necessary to promote safe driving during pick up and drop off times. Over the next school term, Council officer will be conducting patrols around your school to ensure safe parking. Parking fines may be issued in cases where illegal parking is observed.”