Chev Need to Knows
21 February 2025
Dear Parents and Carers
Uniform Review Update
Following our previous correspondence in November 2024 regarding the review of the College uniform, I am pleased to share an update on the process. Since that initial communication, a Uniform Committee comprising a representative group of parents, students, and staff met with potential designers late last year. As a result of their recommendation, I am pleased to announce that Ranier Schoolwear has been appointed to facilitate the review of our current uniform, with the potential for a new uniform in the future.
Through this process, it has become clear that the original timelines and lead times for introducing a new uniform in 2026 were ambitious. Given the complexities involved, I can now confirm that the current uniform will be maintained for 2026.
Over the next month, Uniform Committee Chair, Simone Wilson - Senior Manager Marketing and Communications, will pass on the updated thinking regarding design concepts to Ranier Schoolwear. In the coming months, the College will consult widely with staff, parents, and students as part of the review of the College uniform.
The College remains committed to ensuring any future uniform changes align with the College’s heritage, values, and vision, while taking into account practical considerations for families. We will continue to engage with our community throughout this process and provide further updates as developments occur.
Kind regards
Greg Miller
Principal
Heartworks@Chev
On Friday 7 March the College will be launching Heartworks@Chev from 3.45 to 6.00pm. Heartworks@Chev will be held in McGrath Hall and is a gathering for students who would like to further engage in fellowship, games, social justice activities and Spirituality of the Heart on a Friday afternoon. The opportunity is open to all students in Years 7 to 12 and will be held on the first Friday of the month during term time.
For our first gathering, part of the afternoon will include learning more about the Vinnies Food Van before students help to make sandwiches to be distributed through this service. A sausage sizzle will also be provided for students before the conclusion of the afternoon at 6.00pm.
To assist with catering, students will be asked to register their interest in attending through the student Daily Notices during Weeks 5 and 6.
We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming Term 1 free webinars. They are great opportunities to up your skills so that you can support your child's learning at home and at school.
SCHOOLSPEAK 101
Presented by Mary Ryan, Head of Professional Learning, CSNSW
Learn the basic language of school so that you can better engage with your child’s school and learning:
- Learn the lingo so you can talk the talk – handy definitions
- Find out what’s new in the new curriculum K-12
- Ask questions and chat with Mary
Two sessions offered:
Tuesday 25 February - 12.30 to 1.00pm
Wednesday 26 February - 7.30 to 8.00pm
DREAM BIG
Presented by Beyond
Help your child find their passion and pathway:
- How to encourage curiosity, creativity and confidence in your child
- Practical tips on introducing the idea of careers early
- Helpful resources
Wednesday 5 March - 12.30 to 1.00pm
ALGORITHMS AND ADOLESCENTS
Presented by eSafety Commissioner team
For parents and carers of upper primary and secondary school students.
Find out about the rewards and risks of recommender systems for young people.
Wednesday 19 March - 7.00 to 7.30pm
ISA Round 9
ISA Round 9 is Saturday 22 February. Team fixtures and bus information can be found in the Parent Lounge and on the Parent Orbit app under School Links >> Extra Curricular.
IMPORTANT: We aim to have the fixtures and bus times uploaded to School Links by Wednesday each week. Please check the fixtures on a Friday afternoon/evening for any last minute changes to bus times and/or game cancellations.
All buses will leave from the bus zone on Charlotte Street. Students leaving the College should be dropped off in the JFC car park.
Chevalier College Netball Camp
We are excited to announce an upcoming Chevalier College Netball Camp. Ali Smith and Teigan O’Shannassy, two star players who have played with the Sydney Swifts, will be sharing their skills.
Details
Tuesday 22 April
John Fahey Centre
9.00am – 1.00pm
$70 per student
Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
If you are keen for your daughter to participate, please click here to register your interest. The camp will only proceed if we have enough interest.
Coach Phillips
Extra Curriculum Administrator
Monday 24 February
Reminder: Monday 24 February is not a flexible Monday and students are to attend school. It will be Day 4 of the timetable.
Town Talks – Robertson and surrounds - Wednesday 26 February - final call
Please note bookings for this event are low, if you intend to join us please book.
We understand it is not always convenient to make it to the College for events, especially for those in our outlying towns and villages.
Greg will be making a special visit to Robertson on Wednesday 26 February. For those in surrounding suburbs please follow the link for further information.
https://events.humanitix.com/principal-town-talks-robertson-and-surrounds
Seeking host families for our Japanese Sister School visit!
If your family is interested in hosting a Japanese student for two weeks when our Sister School, Murasakino High School visits in Term 3, Weeks 2 and 3 (Saturday 26 July – Friday 8 August), please contact Leah Robertson either via phone during school hours 4861 1488 or email robertsonl@chevalier.nsw.edu.au.
Arigatou!
Student ID Cards
Please be aware that all students are expected to have their Student ID card with them at school. Students currently in Years 7, 9 and 11 will be issued with a complimentary ID card this year. Students currently in Years 8, 10 and 12 will be issued with a complimentary ID card in 2026.
If your child is in Years 8, 10 and 12 and they have misplaced or lost their ID card, they can purchase a replacement card for $15 through the MSP Photography ordering website.
Student Address Collection - 2025
The Australian Government Department of Education requests non-government schools to provide address details to inform Australian Government school education policy and help to ensure funding for non-government schools is based on need.
Chevalier College is required to provide the department with the following information about each student at the school by no later than Wednesday 14 March 2025:
- Names and residential addresses of students’ parent(s) and/or guardian(s)
- Student residential address (excluding student names)
- Whether the student is primary or secondary (education level)
- Whether the student is boarding or a day student (boarding status).
The school collects the above information by generating a unique and unidentifiable student reference number (SRN) for each student record, which is also provided to the department. Click here to read the Australian Government Collection Notice.
What you need to do
If your residential address has recently changed and you have not yet advised us, please update your details in Parent Orbit.
- ISA Round 9 - 22 February
- Robertson 'Town Talks' - 26 February
- Year 10 VET Work Placement - 24 February to 28 February
- Year 9/11 VET Induction - 24 February
- Encore HSC Music Concert - 24 February
- Year 12 Retreat - 26 February to 28 February
- Twilight Swimming Carnival - 28 February
- ISA Round 10 - 1 March
- Year 10 Wilderness Excursion - 3 March
- Year 11 Wilderness Excursion - 3 March
- HSC Major Works Options - 3 March
- Ash Wednesday - 5 March
- ISA Semi Finals - 8 March