Chev Need to Knows 

Dear Parents and Carers 

Earlier today, Sandy Abbey, Assistant Principal – Faith, Formation and Mission, shared with staff the following information: 

Yesterday, the Australian Catholic Bishops released “Running to God: A Collection of Prayers for Sport.” It follows their 2024 statement on the opportunity that sport presents for an encounter with Jesus. The new book features prayers written for and by athletes, officials, coaches, parents and spectators; as well as short testimonies of faith from Australian athletes including Olympians, NRL players and more. 

You can access the book here: https://nce.catholic.org.au/culture/sports 

One such prayer appears below. 

PRAYER OF SOLIDARITY 

Composed by Chloe Esposito (Olympic gold medalist (2016) in the modern pentathlon) 

Dear God,

You created all people in your image and likeness, 

including all those with whom and against whom I play. 

May I always remember that those I compete against

are my brothers and sisters in Christ. 

Please help me to treat my opponents with respect, love and compassion, 

even when it becomes difficult to do so. 

May my opponents use the skills and talents 

that you have blessed them with to the best of their abilities. 

And when our match is over, 

help us to see in one another the face of Jesus, your Son, 

in whose name we make this prayer. 

Amen. 

As we reflect on the significance of sport and other extracurricular activities in the lives of our students, we are reminded of the values they instil - teamwork, perseverance, and respect. 

We wish all our students the best of luck as they represent the College both at home and away tomorrow, next week and for the remainder of the year. May they carry with them the spirit of camaraderie and the teachings of faith, and may their experiences be enriching and fulfilling. 

Greg Miller 

Principal 

Monday 17 February

Reminder:  Monday 17 February is not a flexible Monday and students are to attend school.  It will be Day 5 of the timetable.

New Parent Welcome Evening - Thursday 20 February - Bookings close this weekend

A Welcome Evening for parents and carers of Year 7 students and new students to the College will be held on Thursday 20 February at 6.30pm.  Parents and carers of Year 7 students and students new to the College have been sent an email. Please follow the link in the email to learn more and book your complimentary tickets. Bookings close this weekend.

Swimming Carnival - Friday 21 February

Registrations are now open! 

• The Swimming Carnival is a compulsory school event, and all students are expected to be in attendance. 
• Students who wish to participate in events in the 50m pool MUST register online via Sports Tracker at http://pickmyevents.com
• All students have been emailed their Sports Tracker login details.  Any student who did not receive the email should see Coach Phillips in C1 during Break 1 or 2 on Tuesday or Thursday.
• Students cannot register for 50m events on the day of the carnival.
• Novelty events will be held in the 25m pool.  Students do not need to register for novelty events.
• Sports Tracker registrations will close 12.00pm Wednesday 19 February.
• Relay Teams will be selected by House Captains on the day.
• Students can access Carnival Rules via the link provided in the Student Daily Notices.
• Students can access the Sports Tracker user guide via the link provided in the Student Daily Notices
• Further information including travel details will be provided early next week.

Town Talks – Robertson and surrounds - Wednesday 26 February

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

ISA Round 8

ISA Round 8 is Saturday 15 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. 

Year 7 – Term 1 Extracurricular opportunities

Further information and permission notes are now available via Parent Orbit for students in Year 7 who have expressed interest in the following activities:

• Mountain Biking
• Show Team
• Choir
• String Ensemble
• Guitar Ensemble
• Concert Band
• Chev Gym
• Cadets

To access the permission note please go to Events and Payments in Parent Orbit.

Students with a submitted permission note can begin attending these activities from Week 3.

• Students who have expressed interest in Art Enrichment have received an email from Mr Combes with details.
• Students who have expressed interest in Public Speaking have received an email from Mrs Painter. Information has also been provided in Daily Notices.
• Further information regarding Dance Ensemble will become available in the coming weeks.
• Further information regarding Debating will become available later in the Term.
• Students wishing to attend Pi Shop are invited to attend from Week 3. Pi Shop is held in the Library 3:45pm – 5:00pm. No permission note necessary.  Please see Mrs Parsons for more information.
• Participation in Jazz Band and Orchestra is by invitation. Students interested should speak with their ensemble conductor.

Please note that all students will have the opportunity to register for a Winter Sport during Week 6.  Summer sport will be available to Year 7 from Term 4.

Coach Phillips

Extra Curriculum Administrator

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 for the purpose of informing Australian Government school education policy and helping 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 a primary or secondary student (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 8 - 15 February
• Welcome Event - 20 February
• Swimming Carnival - 21 February
• 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