Chev Need to Knows 

Dear Parents and Carers,

At the beginning of this term, we used our Skodel check-in to survey students to gauge their readiness to learn for Term 3, 2024. The survey data produced a report which offered insights into student readiness and the wellbeing factors that impact it. It benchmarks Chevalier against 20,000 secondary students from 40 schools across Australia. 

I am pleased to note from the report that:

• 65% of Chevalier students are in a positive state, feeling ready to learn, excited, prepared and motivated, as compared to the average 48% in other schools.
• 30% of Chevalier students are experiencing low levels of worry, motivation or unpreparedness, as compared to the average 39% in other schools.
• 5% of Chevalier students are dealing with intense worry or very low motivation that would impact their learning, as compared to the average 11% in other schools.

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Obviously, the goal would be for 100% of students to be in a positive state, feeling ready to learn, excited, prepared and motivated for the term ahead. However, the reality is that a collection of teenagers present to school each day with different home lives and different life experiences, wrestling with the challenges that come in these years. Whilst the above data is more pleasing than not, I encourage parents and carers to reach out to their child’s Home Room Teacher or Stage Coordinator if they are aware that their child could be experiencing intense worry or very low motivation that would impact their learning. We can work with you to address concerns and thus improve your child’s ability to progress their learning, growth and, of course, their wellbeing.

Best wishes for the coming weekend,

Greg Miller

Principal

Years 8 to 11 Parent/Teacher Interviews 

Parent/teacher interviews for Years 8 to 11 will be held on Monday 5 August from 4.00pm to 7.30pm.  The booking system is open until 9.00am Monday 5 August.   

Please use the link below to book from 4.00pm Monday 29 July:

https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code/ububc

Year 11 2025 Subject Selection Process - reminder

Year 10 parents and carers will have received a communication this week regarding subject selection for Year 11 2025.  As part of this process, all Year 10 students are expected to be on campus on Monday 5 August.

Year 10 Course Information Incursion - Monday 5 August

Leaders of Learning will speak with students to provide information on the specific courses offered at the College, as well as information regarding UAC and careers. 

Year 10 students are to meet in SCC at 8.55am for a meeting together in Period 1, and then will move into designated classrooms ready for the information sessions with the Leaders of Learning.

Download past academic reports from iGloo (2019 to 2023)

Academic reports from 2019 to 2023 are currently stored in iGloo.  You will be able to access these via iGloo for the remainder of 2024.  We recommend you download any reports you wish to have a copy of, as iGloo will no longer be available to parents/carers after 2024.

Go to iGloo and enter the username and password you use for Canvas and Parent Orbit/ Lounge.  If you require assistance, please contact the main office office@chevalier.nsw.edu.au.

Rebecca Graham

Senior Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching

Year 11 Student Leadership

The process of Year 11 Student Leadership is now well under way with applications due last Friday 26 July.

It was very pleasing to see 68 students submit applications for consideration.

2024/2025 Student Leadership roles will consist of 2 College Captains, 2 College Vice Captains, 12 House Captains, and 18 Portfolio Captains in the areas of Academia, CAPA, Content Creation, Industry and Innovation, Liturgy, Social Justice, Sport, Stewardship, and Student Care. It is important to note that each portfolio will only be offered if there are suitable candidates for the role and may not have two students in each of the roles.

This coming week (Week 3) all students who have applied will be interviewed and we wish them all well throughout this process.

All students who have applied will participate in a mandatory Leadership Formation Day to be held in Week 5, Monday 19 August.

Please note the change of date for the Leaders' Investiture which will now be held in the morning of Wednesday 11 September.

We look forward to working with Year 11 throughout the process of Leadership discernment and thank them for putting themselves forward to serve the College.

Year 11 Presentation Ball - volunteers required

A small group of parents have been working hard to transform McGrath Hall into a magnificent venue for the Presentation Ball.  Additional help is required in the week leading up to the Ball (Saturday 24 to Thursday 29 August) and to pack up after the Ball (Saturday 31 August).  

Please complete the Volunteer Helper form to indicate your availability.  Thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide!  

Chevalier College Backpacks

As previously communicated, a College backpack was introduced which commenced in 2024 for students in Year 7. From 2025, the College backpack will be mandatory for all students with the exception of Year 12.

Stock will start to arrive mid-September in preparation for next year.  Two backpack options are listed below. 

Airopak – $75.00

The ultimate Secondary School Backpack

Medium - W 33cm x D 22cm x H 48cm                      35 litres + 2 pockets (0.88kg) 

Developed with market leading ergonomic design for comfort and support, and stringent product testing for ultra-tough 'school proof' construction. Features include two main compartments, padded laptop pocket, adjustable shoulder straps and waist belt & mesh drink bottle holder.

The Chiropak – $120

Large - W 34cm x D 19cm x H 50cm                 32  litres plus pocket (1.34kg)

This durable, functional and comfortable backpack is proven to reduce the incidence and severity of neck and back pain associated with the carriage of heavy loads. Spartan's unique multi-purpose CHIROPAK II is the only junior/senior school bag in Australia developed with and endorsed by the Australian Chiropractors Association.

Please note we have ordered only a small amount of the Chiropak due to the increased cost.  If this is your preference please call and purchase your child’s bag mid-September. If more are required we will take your name and number and have them to you within three weeks.

Kelly Clunn and Natalie LaGarde

Assistant Principals - Wellbeing

Term 3 Retreats

Year 9 Retreat @ Fitzroy Falls

Students in Burford, Giles and Osborne will be attending on Monday 5 August.

Students in Clancy, Reid and Riversdale will be attending on Monday 12 August.

If you have not already done so, could parents please complete the online permission and registration which was sent via email and through portal ASAP.

Year 8 Retreat @ Douglas Park

Students in 8.1 and 8.2 – Monday 2 September

Students in 8.3 and 8.4 – Monday 9 September

Students in 8.5 and 8.6 – Monday 16 September

Students in 8.7 and 8.8 – Monday 23 September

Further information will be sent home in the coming weeks.

Sandy Abbey

Assistant Principal - Faith Formation and Mission

Sacre Coeur Centre car park - Exit Boom Gate

Please be aware that the exit boom gate in the Sacre Coeur Centre car park is an automatic boom gate and will open when you pause at the gate. Please do not exit via the entrance drive located at Gate 4. The car park is one-way only (enter Gate 4, exit Gate 3).

Uniform Shop Opening Hours

Please note the Chev Shop will be closed on the following dates and times:

• Week 3 - Friday 9 August - 8.30am to 9.00am
• Week 6 - Thursday 29 August and Friday 30 August - all day

The shop will reopen in Week 7 (Thursday 5 September and Friday 6 September) with normal trading hours. Please visit the Chev Shop website for normal trading hours.

ISA Round 9 

ISA Round 9 is this Saturday 3 August.  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.  

Coach Phillips

Extra Curriculum Administrator

Calling Parents/Carers who are Chevalier Past Students!

We invite parents/carers who are past students to join us for an event at Peppers Craigieburn, Bowral on Thursday 8 August, 2024.

Underpinned by the values of a MSC education, Chevalier College is preparing students for a rapidly changing post-school world.  As past students who may own businesses, lead organisations and employ young people, you are invited to hear from our Principal, Greg Miller, about the future-facing initiatives happening at Chev. 

After listening to Greg and reflecting on what you valued from your time at Chev, you will be encouraged to ask questions, make suggestions and provide feedback about what you look for in early career employees. 

Join us for drinks and canapés from 5.30pm. Greg will commence his presentation at 6.00pm.

Book your complimentary ticket here.   

Please contact Averil Cutroni, Development Officer on 02 4861 0519 if you would like more information.

Picton Town Talks - Wednesday 14 August

We understand it is not always convenient to make it to the College for events, especially for those in our outlying towns and villages. That’s why we’re excited to invite you to our ‘Town Talks’ with our Principal, Greg Miller.

Greg will be making a special visit to Picton on Wednesday 14 August, and he’s looking forward to sharing a drink, some nibbles, and most importantly, a conversation with you.

To make the most of our time together, we’d love to hear from you in advance. Please take a moment to share up to three areas you’d like to discuss with Greg via the booking link. He will be preparing a brief presentation covering points of interest, followed by an open Q&A and conversation.  Enjoy a complimentary drink on arrival and some nibbles while we chat. Please let us know if you can make it by booking a free spot here. 

Wednesday 14 August

6.00pm for a 6.30pm start

Picton Bowling Club

We look forward to catching up with you!

Father’s Day Brekkie - 29 August 7.30 am - 8.45am

We warmly welcome fathers, grandfathers, father figures and accompanying students to our Father's Day Brekkie.

Tickets are $10 per person each (adults and students) which includes a bacon and egg roll or sausage sandwich, hot drink, and a morning of reflection and gratitude. Please note that a ticket also needs to be purchased for each student attending with their father/father figure. 

Ticket holders do not need to stay for the whole time. You can come and go as you please. A short reflection will be held at 8.15am. 

Tickets are available for purchase until 26 August https://events.humanitix.com/father-s-day-brekkie-2024

• 3 August - ISA Round 9
• 5 August - Year 9 Retreat (Burford, Giles, Osborne)
• 5 August - Year 10 Course Information Incursion - all Year 10 students to attend
• 5 August - Year 11 Student Leadership Interviews
• 5 August - Parent / Teacher Interviews
• 8 August - Year 11 2025 Subject Selection Information Evening
• 10 August - Greater Sydney Schools Cattle Competition
• 10 August - ISA Round 10
• 12 August - Year 9 Retreat (Clancy, Reid, Riversdale)
• 12 August to 23 August - Year 12 Trial HSC exams
• 13 to 15 August - Year 11 2025 Subject Selection Interviews
• 14 August - Principal Town Talk - Picton
• 17 August - ISA Semi Finals
• 19 August - Year 11 Student Leadership Formation
• 19 August - Year 9 VET Work Ready sessions
• 19 August - Year 11 Presentation Ball Practice
• 22 August - Year 9 2025 Subject Selection Information Evening 
• 24 August - ISA Finals
• 26 August - Mid Term Break - students do not attend
• 27 August - Year 11 Presentation Ball Practice
• 29 August - Father's Day Breakfast
• 30 August - Presentation Ball

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