From the Deputy Principal

Beware the Teen Tipping Point - Maggie Dent

I have included in this week’s edition this article to provide parents/carers with an interesting read, insight and perspective on raising adolescents.   

https://www.maggiedent.com/blog/beware-teen-tipping-point/

House Band Competition

The College was full of anticipation, House spirit and musical prowess at the inaugural House Band Competition at lunchtime on Tuesday.  

The three Houses competed with their song and it was wonderful to witness such amazing talent and dedication by all the teams.  A huge thank you to Mr Dave McNamara for his commitment to this event, with the full support of the House Captains and Heads of House.  There could, however, be only one winner and of this occasion it was Lourdes House that were victorious!  Followed by Carmel House and Loreto  House.  Thank you to all the students involved in the event it was a fantastic event!

Transition from Secondary School to College

Recently our Year 10 students had their introductory visit to Guilford Young College to hear about the enrolment and counselling process and senior secondary life at GYC.

This is an important time for Year 10 students to focus on the direction of their future education.  The step from Year 10 to 11 is a significant one in the life of any student and in the coming months there are several opportunities to make this transition as smooth as possible. Secondary Learning Conferences, Pathways Expo, Guest Speakers and Information Sessions all provide opportunities for students to discuss with adults the choices they are making.  I encourage all parents to attend the Information Sessions and continue supporting their daughters with their future pathways.  Further information is provided by clicking on the following links.

Year 10 Staying Safe Forum

The purpose of the evening is to provide some information and create discussion on the following topics:

• Cyber Safety
• Illicit Drugs
• Alcohol/Binge Drinking
• Road Safety

Year 10 Parents and Carers are invited to attend the 2018 Staying Safe Forum to be conducted in the Cahill Centre on Thursday 21 June from 7.00pm to 8.45pm.

This is a compulsory event for all Year 10 students and contributes to their Health assessment.  It also provides a fantastic opportunity to prompt discussion between you and your daughter, receive some relevant information form a panel of guests and allow you to ask questions.

Drop off and pick up times

A reminder to parents that the drop off time for all students in 8.20am.  Child care is provided at the College for any students who require care prior to this time.  For Primary students the pick-up time is 3.05pm with duty provided in the playground until the bell is rung at 3.20pm.  School concludes at 3.20pm for all Secondary students.

Parent Contact Details and Student Health Information

If you have recently changed any of your contact details or if there is information about your child’s health that we need to be aware of (e.g. allergies), please inform the College Office so that our records can be updated.

Lyndal Tewes

Deputy Principal