From the Principal

2026 Board Representatives

I would like to pass on my sincere thank you those parents who participated in the ballot, and warmly welcome the 2026 elected board members:

• Vicki Greenwood

• Carli Millar

• Trent Pettit 

Upcoming Residential Boarding Closures

I encourage students and parents to ensure they are making plans to work around dates where the boarding facility is closed this term:

• Labour Day Long Weekend - closed 4pm this Friday 27 February, reopening 4pm Monday 2 March 2026.

• Autumn Carnival - Residential Excursion to Harvey Ag College opportunity for up to 50 students (boarding closed 3pm Friday 20 March, reopening 4pm Sunday 22 March).

I encourage students who may find it difficult to make alternative arrangements while boarding is closed to ensure they submit an EOI to attend the Autumn Carnival ASAP. 

P&C Fundraiser

Our incredibly active and wonderful P&C are once again running a footy tipping fundraiser. Whether you're a footy goer or not, I encourage you to participate in this great initiative. (See details on the P&C page of this newsletter)

Our P&C have also done a fantastic job with the promotional footy shorts and the puffer vests (new item). The vests are currently not part of the official school uniform; however, I plan to present a proposal to the College Board at the next meeting that they become a formal part of the school uniform (therefore able to be worn during the Class school days). The College Board has oversight, and the final say on uniform approvals.

Long Weekend

Wishing all of our students and families an enjoyable long weekend. Please stay safe on our roads and looking forward to having our students return to boarding on Monday afternoon.

Mr Matt Dowell

Principal