Dear parents and carers,

Happy New Year! I hope the holiday period brought you time to rest, reconnect, and enjoy moments with family, and that your children are returning with renewed energy as we approach the beginning of the school year. 

Our entire Chevalier team is excited to welcome students back to campus. There is something very special about the first days of a new school year - the anticipation, the fresh possibilities, and the sense of community coming alive again. We are looking forward to greeting our new Year 7 students, full of both enthusiasm and understandable nerves, as well as a number of older students joining us from other schools. And of course, it will be wonderful to see familiar faces reunited after the summer break. 

I encourage you to review carefully the important practical information included below. Your support in helping your children with arrangements for the commencement of the school year will set them up for a smooth and confident start.

I hope you enjoy the upcoming Australia Day long weekend, and I look forward to seeing our students return next week with happy faces and a sense of readiness for the year ahead. 

Warm regards, 

Greg Miller

Principal 

First Week of School 

Thursday 29 January 

• Year 7, Year 11 Buddy Leaders and Year 12 students return 
• Year 11 Buddy Leaders: 8.20am - John Fahey Centre

• Year 7: 8.50am - John Fahey Centre

   

Year 7 parents - please refer to the separate Welcome Day email you have received 

from the Enrolments Team.

Year 7, Year 11 Buddy Leaders and Year 12 - please bring recess, lunch and a water bottle as the canteen will not be open.

Please note: Berrima Buslines and the Wilton bus will be operating on Thursday 29 January.

Friday 30 January

All students return.

Student Information and Start of Year Reminders

The Student Information Booklet 2026 has been updated and includes important information on College expectations, uniform requirements, wellbeing, and absence procedures. 

• Parents: Parent Lounge/Orbit → School Links → Student Information
• Students: Available in the Student Diary, and also in Student Cafe under Student Information.

Uniform

Students must wear the correct summer uniform, including the College backpack. Hairstyles must comply with College guidelines. Non-compliance may require parents/carers to collect students. Full details are in the Student Information Booklet. Final decisions rest with the Dean of Students. 

School Calendar

The live School Calendar is available via Parent Lounge/Orbit and is updated regularly.

Drop-off and Pick-up

Please use Pick-up Point A (Moss Vale Road) or Pick-up Point B (Eridge Park Road). The Charlotte Street car park cannot be used for drop-off or pick-up. School zone speed limits apply. You will find the link to the College map on Parent Lounge/Orbit.

Absences

Absences must be submitted via the Parent Orbit App or Parent Lounge. Phonecalls regarding absences are not accepted.

Review and Update Contact and Medical Information

Parents and carers are asked to review the contact details and medical information listed in the Parent Portal and update any changes directly in the portal, rather than emailing the College.

Reception and Student Services Now Co-Located

The College Reception, Student Services and First Aid are now co-located and accessible via the main glass doors at the former Reception entrance. Parents and carers are asked to attend Student Services in this location when collecting students or attending scheduled meetings. Parking can be accessed via Gate 4.

McGrath Hall Redevelopment – Changes to Car Park Arrangements

Construction works will commence shortly, impacting the JFC / McGrath Hall car park. For student safety, parents and carers must use Pick-up Points A and B and should not enter the JFC / McGrath Hall car parks.

School Photo Day - Friday 6 February

Ordering photos

• Individual photo packs can be ordered at any time

• Sibling photo orders must be placed by midnight on Thursday 5 February

   

Parents who ordered photos in 2025 can log in using their existing account. New parents will need to create an account using their child’s surname and date of birth. 

Please click on the following link: 

https://chevaliercollegebowral-nsw.msp.photos/

MSP Photography phone support will be available from Friday 30 January.

Uniform & presentation

All students must meet school uniform, hair, makeup and jewellery requirements. Year 12 students must wear their blazer. 

Students not meeting requirements will not be photographed on the main day and will need to attend the catch-up photo day.

Student ID cards

All students will be issued with a Student ID card in 2026 and are expected to carry it at all times.

Year 7 Retreats

Retreats are an important component of the formation of your child at Chevalier College. The Year 7 Retreat also provides a chance for them to get to know key staff better, including their Leader of House, and to deepen their friendships within their year group.

Dates: 

Monday 2 February: Burford, Clancy, Giles

Tuesday 3 February: Osborne, Reid, Riversdale

Time: 8.50am to 3.30pm

Meals: Students are to bring their own morning tea and lunch (usually meal breaks will be used)

Clothing: Neat casual clothing, sports shoes, socks and a hat.

Year 12 Retreat

Information was sent to families late last year regarding the Year 12 Retreat. If you have not done so already, please ensure that you have given your child permission using Parent Orbit. If your child has any dietary requirements, please register these using the Venue 360 link sent from the Collaroy Centre. Please contact Sandy Abbey, Assistant Principal - Faith formation and Mission, if you have any questions.

Sandy Abbey

Assistant Principal - Faith Formation and Mission

ISA/CIS Summer Sports Trials 

Students wishing to trial for one of the below 2026 ISA/CIS Representative Summer Sport Teams must complete an expression of interest by 3:30pm Wednesday 4 February 2026.  

• Tennis
• Touch Football
• Basketball
• Baseball (Boys Only)*
• Softball (Girls Only)*
• Water Polo*

• Golf*

   

• To be considered to trial students must be playing in the 1sts, Inter A or Junior A team in the relevant sport.
• For sports marked with an * students must provide details of representative history.
• No late expressions of interest can be accepted.
• Students selected to trial will be advised via email.
• Expression of interest form will be available in the Student Daily Notices from Monday 2 February

ISA Round 7 - Saturday 31 January 2026

We’re seeking parent volunteers to help make our home game hospitality a success by assisting at the Sports BBQ and Basketball desk duties.

Your support is greatly appreciated!

Click here to view the BBQ volunteer roster.

Click here to view the  Basketball desk duties.

NSW All Schools Triathlon

Nominations for students wishing to enter the NSW All Schools Triathlon will open Monday 2 February.

• One team/individual per division will be accepted to compete. Students may be asked to submit verified times to assist with selections.
• For team events, students must have a proven ability in the leg for which they are nominating. For individual events, students must have prior experience in Triathlon or multi-disciplinary events.
• Nominations will close 3:30pm Wednesday 11 February 2026. No late nominations will be accepted.
• Nomination form can be found in Student Daily Notices from Monday 2 February 2026.

Coach Phillips

Extra Curriculum Coordinator

• Welcome Day (Year 7, Year 11 Buddy Leaders, Year 12) - 29 January 2026
• All students return to school - 30 January 2026
• Year 7 Retreat - 2 - 3 February
• Flipped Learning Parent Webinar - 4 February
• Opening Mass - 5 February
• Year 7 Information Evening - 
• Heartworks@Chev - 6 February
• School Photo Day - 6 February
• Flexible Monday - 9 February
• HSC Physics excursion to Tyree Mittagong - 9 February
• Year 11 Biology Field Study at Gerroa - 9 February
• Year 10 VET Concreting incursion - 9 February
• Year 10 vaccinations - 9 February
• Year 7 and Year 11 Buddy Leader program - 10 February
• Summer Sport catch up photos - 11 February
• Year 11 Information Evening - 12 February