Chev Need to Knows

Chev Need to Knows 

28 February 2025

Shrove Tuesday – 4 March

We’re kicking off Project Compassion 2025 in style with a Pancake sale.

 

When: Tuesday Week 6, 4 March during Break 1

Where: Outside C1

$1 each or 3 for $2

A variety of spreads available

 

All proceeds to Project Compassion. 

Heartworks@Chev 

On Friday 7 March the College will be launching Heartworks@Chev from 3.45pm-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 6pm. 

 

To assist with catering, students will be asked to register their interest in attending through the student daily notices during Weeks 5 and 6.

Black Dog Institute Webinar

This webinar is free and open to all parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in supporting the mental health of teens in their care.

 

Topic: Teen Mental Health Matters: For Parents and Carers

Date and time: Monday 3 March at 6.30pm

Description: Webinar focused on providing strategies and resources to help you in supporting your teen.

Co-hosted by: A Clinical Psychologist facilitator, and Black Dog Institute lived experience presenter

Areas of exploration:

  • How to make sense of adolescence.
  • Identify signs of mental health struggles
  • Understand how to support your teen
  • Know where you and your teen can get support. 

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NERrmKCOQe6GIq2hpRd_tg#/registration 

SchoolSpeak 101 Webinars

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.

 

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

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

 

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

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

ISA Round 10

ISA Round 10 is Saturday 1 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. 

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 10 March
  • Wednesday, 5 and 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. The camp will only proceed if we have enough 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

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.

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 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
  • 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