Reminders
F-6 Italian Day - Tuesday 18th November
We are celebrating all things Italian next Tuesday, 18th November, and students from Foundation to Year 6 are invited to come dressed in Italian colours or as a famous Italian person.
The Canteen will have yummy Italian pizza and pasta available on the day.
There will be Italian colouring activities in the Library at lunchtime.
Students can bring a gold coin donation to be tossed into our mock Trevi Foundation (all proceeds will go to Socktober).
Upcoming Events
Statewide Orientation Day - Tuesday 9th December
College Awards Assembly - Wednesday 10th December at 11.15am
Whole College End of Year Liturgy - Thursday 11th December at 11.30am
Lost Property
A reminder to families to please check the lost property box at school if your child is missing any items. You can find the lost property box outside the door between the College Office and infant quadrangle.
We currently have a number of unnamed uniform items, lunch boxes and drink bottles in lost property.
All unclaimed items will be donated to Vinnies during the school holidays.
End of Year Dates
Friday 12th December will be the final day of classes for all Years 7-11 students.
Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th December will be Activity Days for Foundation to Year 6 students. These days will include a range of engaging and fun activities to celebrate the conclusion of the school year.
Secondary students (Years 7-11) are not required to attend school on these two days, however, if supervision is required, they are welcome to attend and suitable arrangements will be made for them.
The final day for all students will be Tuesday 16th December with a 3.20pm finish.
The College Office will close for the year on Tuesday 16th December.
Commencement Dates for 2026
Please note the following commencement dates for the 2026 school year.
Friday 30th January - Foundation, Year 7 and VCE students
Monday 2nd February - All other students will commence
SOLE Stars
Congratulations to our Week 6 SOLE Stars.
Overdue Library Books
The end of the year will be on us in no time. Do you have any overdue library books that need to come back to the Library?
We would really appreciate any overdue books being returned before we start our stock take. Often students know where they are, they just need a little help remembering to put them in their bags! Please have a conversation with your child(ren) and ask if they have any overdue books.
Changes to Social Media Age Restrictions
From 10th December 2025, social media age restrictions will be introduced in Australia to help protect young Australians.
Under these new rules, social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, X (Twitter) and YouTube will be required to take reasonable steps to stop children under 16 from creating or keeping an account.
The changes aim to reduce the pressures and risks that come with social media use, including exposure to harmful content and design features that encourage excessive screen time.
This is not a ban, but rather a delay to social media use until the age of 16. There will be no penalities for parents or young people, however, social media companies may face consequences if they fail to comply.
You can find the latest information on the eSafety website: www.esafety.gov.au
The eSafety Commissioner has also prepared an eight-step guide and action plan to help families prepare for the transition. Find out more at the eSafety Get-ready Guide for under-16s.
You can also reach out to your child’s TA for support on how we can help at school.
