Need to Knows
Year 12 Reports
Year 12 Semester 1 Reports are now available. These can be accessed via Parent Portal or the Parent Orbit App
ySafe Resource
Netflix's ‘Adolescence’ has been a main topic of conversation of late amongst our local community and beyond.
The themes in the series have struck a chord with educators and adults nationwide, sparking a need for guidance on how to navigate the complex online challenges our students face.
To help with this and support those tricky conversations, ySafe have created a three-part blog series.
Here’s what you need to know:
PART ONE
Understanding the Hidden Meanings Behind Emojis: Insights from Netflix's Adolescence for Australian Schools and Parents
Delve into the use of emojis as a coded language used among teenagers, sometimes masking harmful intentions. It provides a guide to emojis that can signal risky behaviours, drawing on expert insights and ySafe's experience.
PART TWO
A Wake-Up Call for Australian Digital Parenting: 5 Key Takeaways from 'Adolescence'
This post offers key takeaways, such as the real-life consequences of online actions, the relentlessness of cyberbullying, and the risks of exposure to inappropriate content—important topics to be aware of and discuss with kids.
PART THREE
How to Talk to Your Teen About Adolescence: Insights from ySafe
The post summarises how to use the Netflix series to facilitate discussions with teens about online safety, recommending co-viewing, non-judgmental listening, and collaborative solutions.
Kelly Walker
Assistant Principal - Wellbeing and Growth
Cross Country rescheduled – Monday 5 May
The College Cross Country has been rescheduled for Monday 5 May 2025.
Student registrations will be reopened until 3:25 pm Friday 11 April. No Registrations will be accepted after this date. Students should follow instructions in the Daily Notices on Monday 7 April to complete their registration.
Coach Phillips
Extra Curriculum Administrator
College Tote Bag
We are happy to announce that a College Tote Bag will be available for senior students only from Term 2.
The tote bag can be used instead of, or in conjunction with, the College backpack. We strongly recommend that if using the tote bag, devices should be in a case, and/or padded bag. The tote bag will not provide the protection for devices that the backpack does.
All Year 11 students must have either the College backpack or College tote bag from Term 2 onwards.
The price for the tote bag will be $40 and can be purchased from the Chev Shop. We will advise when stock arrives and allow a period of time for the change over.
Natalie LaGarde
Dean of Students
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.
School Holiday Opening Hours
Thursday 24 April: 9.00am - 1.00pm
Monday 28 April: 9.00am - 12.30pm and 1.00pm - 2.30pm
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 are 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.
Mother’s Day High Tea - Friday 9 May
We warmly welcome mothers and mother figures to our Mother’s Day High Tea, to be held on Friday 9 May from 9.30 - 11.00am.
Tickets are $27 each (plus booking fee), which includes a professionally catered high tea. Beautiful lucky door prizes will be on offer and our CAPALoT students will be performing for our guests.
Please follow the link below to purchase tickets by Monday 5 May.
*Please note that tickets are required for mums/grandmas/guests only. Students will join us for the liturgy and reflection and will return to class when food service commences.
We look forward to a wonderful morning of celebration and connection.
Year 7 Vaccinations - Monday 12 May
The NSW School Vaccination Program will be visiting the College for Year 7 vaccinations on Monday 12 May.
Year 7 students are offered a single dose vaccine for diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (whooping cough) and a single dose vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV).
Vaccination will only be given at school if parental/guardian consent has been received. Please provide online vaccination consent for your child using this link. You must have a Service NSW account and a Medicare card to log in.
Should you require further information, please read the NSW School Vaccination Program Newsletter. For more information, please visit NSW School Vaccination Program.
- School Holidays - 12 April to 28 April
- All Students Return - 29 April
- Years 9 and 10 da Vinci Decathalon - 2 May
- ISA Round 1 - 3 May
- Cross Country - 5 May
- Year 11 Studies of Religion 2 Excursion - 5 May
- Year 9 iSTEM Excursion - 5 May
- Years 9 and 11 White Card Training - 5 May
- Mother's Day Morning Tea - 9 May
- ISA Round 2 - 10 May