From the Deputy Principals

Upcoming Social Media Age Restrictions: What it Means for Your Teen

From 10 December 2025, social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, X and YouTube will be required to take reasonable steps to prevent Australians under 16 from creating or keeping accounts. The aim is to protect young people from online risks such as exposure to harmful content, cyberbullying, privacy concerns and the addictive design of these platforms. While these changes target the platforms themselves rather than penalising children or parents, they will affect how young people under 16 access and use social media.

For families, this is an opportunity to talk openly about safe and balanced social media use. Younger teens may feel worried about losing contact with friends, so parents can help by setting boundaries together, encouraging offline activities, and teaching digital skills like critical thinking and privacy awareness. It’s also important to check in on your child’s wellbeing, as social media use can be linked with stress and anxiety. Supporting your teen through these changes will help them navigate the online world with greater resilience and confidence.

More information can be found at the following websites:

www.esafety.gov.au

www.unicef.org.au

https://headspace.org.au

Mr R D'Almeida

(Deputy Principal - Years 7 & 10)

Uniform and Personal Presentation Reminders for Term 4

Years 7-11 and all Year 12 ATAR students commence Term 4 in FULL SUMMER UNIFORM on Monday 13 October 2025.  Please check summer uniforms in advance, to ensure any items needing to be replaced are done so before school commences. The Uniform Shop will be open in the second week of the October holidays on Monday 6 and Thursday 9 October from 1:00pm - 4:30pm.

Students are also reminded to ensure their uniform and personal presentation is of a high standard and meets College expectations, especially in regards to dress lengths, hair, jewellery and no make up (refer to pages 17-21 of the College Diary).

Important Dates for Term 4

• All Years 7-11 students and Year 12 ATAR Pathway students return – Monday 13 October 

• Year 12 Vocational Pathway students return – Friday 17 October 

• Year 12 Graduation Mass and Ceremony – Friday 24 October

• Presentation Night on College grounds (compulsory event) – Wednesday 29 October at 7pm

• Pupil Free Days – Thursday 30 and Friday 31 October

• Year 11 Exams – Thursday 6 November to Monday 17 November

• Last Day for Year 11 students – Friday 21 November

• Year 10 Exams – Thursday 20 to Wednesday 26 November

• Last Day for Year 10 students – Tuesday 2 December (then Year 10 students commence Christian Service and/or Work Experience).

• Year 9 Exams – Thursday 27 November to Wednesday 3 December

• Last Day of Term 4 for Years 7 to 9 – Thursday 11 December at 12.15pm

The full Term 4 Family Calendar will be uploaded onto SEQTA at the end of the Term 3 holidays.

Miss C Abel

(Deputy Principal - Years 9 & 12)

Student Leadership 2026:

We are delighted to announce and congratulate our newly appointed Student Leaders for 2026. These students have been entrusted with this important responsibility after demonstrating outstanding commitment, character, and a genuine willingness to serve our school community.

Student leadership at St Norbert College is not simply about holding a position, it is about modelling respect, compassion, and integrity in all aspects of school life. Our leaders will work closely with staff and peers to strengthen the sense of community, support school initiatives, and ensure that every voice is valued.

Student Ministry Captain

• Nicole  Villanueva

SRC Captain

• Jaden Laurel

Sport Captain

• Darcy Brown

Media Captain

• Joshua Wong

Arts Captain

• Cassie Latt

Xanten

Captain 

• Ada De Marchi

Vice- Captains 

• Jakob Kago 
• Tahlia Cook

Chairperson 

• Joel Keeley

Premontre

Captain 

• Kolinne Tang

Vice- Captains 

• Euclid Hutahaean
• Kyle Tan

Chairperson 

• Emmeline Adiguna

Magdeburg

Captain 

• Yuuri Yoko

Vice- Captains

• Wyatt Saunders
• Gemma Emmerson

Chairperson 

• Akash Chandrukannan

Tongerlo

Captain 

• Emilia Flocco

Vice- Captains

• Millie Stancil
• Kirsten Dela Cruz

Kilnacrott

Captain 

• Ann Baiju

Vice- Captains

• Catherine Gabriel
• Madi Makavilitogia

Chairperson 

• Azeriah Borja

Mr P Murphy

(Deputy Principal - Years 8 & 11)