Pastoral Care
- Welcome Back
- Phone Away All Day
- Year 8 Ski Trip
- Year 12 2026 Student Leadership Team
- Energy Drink Consumption
Welcome Back
Thank you, everyone, for a positive start to Term 3. A reminder that blazers are to be worn to and from the College, and to Homeroom. If a student does not have their blazer, a note in their diary or email to their Pastoral Leader is required.
Congratulations to all the students who represented the College on tours during the holidays.
I look forward to a positive term ahead.
Phone Away All Day
As we start a new term, it is important for learning that all students have their 'Phone Away All Day'. There are posters around the College reminding them of this.
Year 8 Ski Trip
Best wishes to Mr McGeekie and the Year 8 team who are engaged with the Year 8 ski trip expedition on the slopes at Perisher next week. The richly rewarding benefits and growth for our students will be remembered well into the future.
Please see below for more details, or contact Mr McGeekie at
Depart: Monday 28 July. Meet at Chatswood at 7:00 am for a 7:30 am departure
Return: Friday 1 August at approximately 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm in Chatswood
Accommodation: The Adventist Alpine Village (AAV) in Jindabyne
Attending: Year 8 students and 12 staff members
Key Activity: 3 days skiing at Perisher Blue Resort
Purpose: Build new connections, develop friendships, overcome adversity, build resilience, work in a team, learn or develop a skill, develop independence and have fun.
Year 12 2026 Student Leadership Team
Over the coming weeks, students and staff will be invited to register their input for the discernment of our Student Leadership Team for 2026. As Year 12 commence their HSC Trial Examinations in two weeks followed by Retreats and the conclusion of their HSC courses later in the term, Year 11 students will take up the mantle of leadership in the college, beginning with our Student Leadership Camp on Wednesday 27 - Friday 29 August.
Energy Drink Consumption
Energy drink consumption is widespread amongst students, driven by academic, social and lifestyle factors. While many are aware of general health risks, detailed understanding is lacking, and adverse effects are common. The literature supports targeted educational and policy interventions to mitigate these risks and promote healthier behaviours.
See the QR code below for more information from NSW Health on energy drinks and caffeine.
Mr Martin Gillogly - Assistant Princpial, Pastoral Care