From the Dean of College

The Inspire Parent/Carer Hub content is designed to keep families engaged in the program. It includes information about the key principles of Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness and Emotional Literacy, along with the benefits of regularly practising these. Additionally, it offers activities that families can practise at home to support their wellbeing. 

Parent/Carers Hub (no sign-up required)

Part of the Resilience Project is the Podcast - The Imperfects. These are great podcasts for adults and older teenagers with a terrific message about the importance of positive mental health. Now launching into their 7th series Hugh Van Cuylenberg and his brother Josh along with comedian Ryan Shelton interview various members of the Australian community who talk honestly about their highs and lows and with a bit of humour how they cope with the pressures of life in 2025. Two recent podcasts that I found very engaging were with Mick Fanning and another with Billy Slater. 

Winter Uniform

A few clarifications around winter uniform

• Blazers are to be worn to and from school on Mon-Wed and Fridays
• Long sleeve shirts are to be worn as part of the Winter uniform
• Shirts must be tucked in 
• Spray jackets are for wet weather only and should not replace the blazer or sport jacket
• Only the College jumper, blazer or sport jacket are to be worn for warmth. No hoodies or sport jackets are allowed at school
• Leather school shoes are required Mon-Wed and Fridays and sport shoes are required for Thursdays (not converse or flat soled skate shoes)
• Year 12 only - the year 12 jersey may be worn on Thursdays and Fridays ONLY as part of the uniform. 

College Photos - Monday, 19 May (week 4)

A reminder that College Photos will be taking place on Monday, 19 May (week 4). The College will try to minimise the loss of learning time but will need the cooperation of students to ensure this happens as smoothly as possible.

Families can assist us on this day by ensuring all uniform irregularities have been fixed prior to this date, full Winter uniform is worn on this day, students meet all grooming expectations (including haircuts, jewellery and for males being clean shaven) and all students follow instructions from staff calmly and without argument.

Headspace Miranda 

Headspace Miranda is a youth mental health service located in Miranda, New South Wales. It provides support to young people aged 12-25 in areas such as mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drug services, and work and study support . The centre offers a range of services including counselling, group programs, and telehealth appointments to ensure accessible and confidential care . Headspace Miranda is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all young people. This is a totally free service provided by the Australian Federal and State Governments aimed at reducing Mental Health issues in young people. Young people can make self referrals or we can make referrals to headspace with permission of the young person - for more information please see this link or speak to one of the Leaders of Wellbeing or myself at the College.

Upcoming Program for Parents

Tuning into Teens - is a six-week program designed to help parents and caregivers maintain positive relationships with their pre-teen and teenagers. This program takes a strength-based approach and focuses on building participants' ability to connect with the adolescents in their lives. 

How to book:  Call 8522 4450 

Venue: Headspace Miranda, group room

Dates: It’s a six week program - Thursday, 15 May running weekly till Thursday, 19 June

Time: 5pm-7pm

Cost: $15 per session, total $90. Prepayment required

See flyer below for further information

Upcoming Guest Speaker - Years 11 and 12

On Tuesday, 27 May we are again lucky to host Paul Dillon, one of Australia’s preeminent speakers about Drugs/Alcohol and young people. Paul Dillon has been working in the area of drug education for almost 30 years. He continues to work with many school communities to ensure they have access to quality information and best practice drug education. An ex-school teacher, Paul has an interest in working with young people, and regularly provides drug information sessions and workshops to students across the country. His best-selling book for parents titled ‘Teenagers, Alcohol and Drugs‘ has since been released internationally, being translated into a number of languages. 

Paul will be presenting to both Year 11 and Year 12 in one of the most important sessions for our young people across the year.