From the Deputy Principals

Social Media Age Restrictions Information from eSafety Commission

For more information in regards to the social media age restrictions, the eSafety Commission is providing webinars for parents and carers. For more details please refer to the link: https://www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/industry-regulation/social-media-age-restrictions/webinars

Mr A D'Souza

(Deputy Principal - Years 8 & 11)

2026 Dates

Commencement Dates 

To assist with planning ahead, here are important start dates for 2026:

• Tuesday 6 January: The College office re-opens 

• Monday 2 February: ALL Years 7, 11 & 12 students and New Years 8-10 students commence.

• Tuesday 3 February: Years 8 -10 students commence.

2026 Pupil Free Days

See below the 2026 Pupil Free Days:

• 3 March 

• 15 May 

• 25 September 

• 12 October  

• 16 November 

The 2026 dates are available on SEQTA.

Reminders and Expectations for 2026

Students commence Term 1 in full College Summer uniform. Students are likely to have growth spurts during the holidays so please check uniforms in advance to ensure any items needing to be replaced are done so before school commences. The Uniform Shop holiday opening times are published at the end of the newsletter, on the Reminders and Notices pages. At the start of next year, a letter will also be sent by the Deputy Principals to students and parents with reminders about College expectations and upcoming events.

New Students 2026

A reminder to families to organise uniforms, purchase and image laptops before the commencement of the school year. Laptops can be dropped off between Tuesday 6 January to Friday 23 January. Please view this link with instructions on how to use the MacBook. Please also refer to the Booklet from the 2026 Year 7 and New Students Information Evening in September.

Thank You to the Parent Committee

Thank you to the Parent Committee who have been significant in organising and funding events for our students and parents throughout this year. Their time and dedication is greatly appreciated. 

Next year, the Committee has planned upcoming Parent Seminars and events which will be communicated throughout 2026 to parents and carers. The Committee encourages new members to join and contribute to the great work they do for our school. If you are interested in learning more about the Parent Committee, please email carrol.abel@norbert.wa.edu.au

Miss C Abel

(Deputy Principal - Years 9 & 12)