Chev Need to Knows
28 February 2025
Adult Reader/Writer volunteers for HSC exams
The College is seeking adult volunteers to perform Reader/Writer duties during the 2025 HSC trial examinations, Year 11 Preliminary examinations, and the HSC examinations at the College.
Adults who act as readers and writers:
- do so on a voluntary basis
- will be required to have a volunteer Working with Children Check
- cannot be a relative or friend of the student or have a close relative sitting the same examination.
Readers may be approved for students whose diagnosed disability prevents them from independently reading and/or comprehending written questions. Writers may be approved for students with a diagnosed disability preventing them from independently communicating their responses in a handwritten format.
If you are interested in volunteering your time, please click here to complete a short form, and our Diverse Learning Team will be in touch to discuss the duties further.
The examination periods are listed below. Specific dates and times will be advised closer to the time.
- Year 12 HSC Trials - 11 to 22 August
- Year 11 Preliminary examinations – 15 to 24 September
- Year 12 HSC examinations – 16 October to 10 November
Margaret Hampton
Leader of Learning – Diverse Learning
SchoolSpeak 101 Webinar
We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming Term 1 free webinar. They are great opportunities to up your skills so that you can support your child's learning at home and at school.
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
Talking Mental Health
In a world where mental health conversations are more crucial than ever, we're thrilled to invite you to an important session designed specifically for those who wish to support young people with their mental well-being.
This interactive event will feature a panel of three expert speakers, each bringing their unique insights and perspectives on youth mental health.
Tuesday 18 March - 2.00 to 3.00pm
ISA Semi Finals
ISA Semi Finals are on Saturday 8 March. 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.
Winter Extracurricular Sign-ups
Winter Extra Curricular sign-ups opened on Wednesday 5 March and will close today.
All students are required to sign up via the Student Café
- Go to Student Café
- Click My Activities, then Extra Curricular
- Click the green ‘Sign-up available button in the top right-hand corner
- Click the Sign up button next to the activity you wish to register for
- Complete the registration form
Trials will be held during Weeks 8-10. Students will need to check the daily notices for exact times and days.
Chev Gym
We are pleased to see the growing enthusiasm for our gym facilities at Chev. Due to the increased attendance, we will be implementing the following attendance structure starting from Week 6:
- Year 7 and 8: Mondays, 7.30 - 8.30am
- Year 9 to 12: Wednesdays and Fridays, 7.30 - 8:30am
Additionally, please note that the gym will be closed on the following dates due to staff participation in Wilderness trips:
- Monday 3 and Monday 10 March
- Wednesday 5 and Wednesday 12 March
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing students make the most of the gym sessions.
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.
Coach Phillips
Extra Curriculum Administrator
Winter Uniform Preparation
As Term 2 approaches, we would like to remind you that the winter uniform is mandatory for Terms 2 and 3. To avoid the inconvenience of having to visit the school during the break, we encourage you to begin preparing your winter uniform now.
You may either visit the clothing shop in person or place an order over the phone during the shop's opening hours listed below.
For further details, please refer to the Chev Shop link on Parent Orbit.
Chev Shop Opening Hours
Thursday and Friday: 8.30am – 2.30pm
Closed for lunch: 12.30 - 1.00pm
No appointment is necessary
Sports Winterfest 2025
We are currently planning this year's Sports Winterfest event and would love your feedback to make 2025 even bigger and better. If you have attended the event in previous years, your help in completing this short survey by 14 March would be appreciated.
https://forms.office.com/r/qxPn096R8t
Japanese Sister School visit - more host families are needed
Thank you to those families who have already expressed interest in being a host family for the Murasakino High School visit in Term 3. We still require a few more families!
If your family is interested in hosting a Japanese student for two weeks (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.
Apply Now for Year 7 2027!
If you have a child currently in Year 5, now is the time to submit your application for enrolment in Year 7 2027. Applications due 1 June 2025.
We are receiving a high number of applications for this year group and we don't want our current families to miss out on a place. If you know any friends who are also hoping to enrol their children, please encourage them to submit their application now.
Click here for a link to the online application form.
- ISA Semi Finals - 8 March
- Year 9 Wilderness Excursion - 10 March
- Year 12 Business Studies Excursion - 10 March
- Years 11/12 Design and Technology Excursion - 10 March
- Year 12 Future Proofing - 12 March
- CSDA Public Speaking - Grand Final - 14 March
- ISA Finals - 15 March
- Robertson Show - 15 March
- Year 7/9 NAPLAN Back up Day - 17 March
- St Patricks Day - Reid House Cake Stall - 17 March
- ISA Swimming Carnival - 18 March
- Pupil Free Day - 21 March
- Moss Vale Show - 22 March
- Term Break - 24 March
- CAPALoT Concert - 27 March
- Chev Mountain Bike Club Championship - 29 March
- Open Day - 29 March