Helpful Information for Parents and Carers
Employment Opportunities
2022 Enrolment Information
Enrolment applications for Year 7 - 2022 are now open! Contact Mrs Gemma Creagan by calling 02 67 721666 or email gcreagan@arm.catholic.edu.au for an enrolment pack. Limited spaces are also available for Years 8 -12.
School Fees
Fees can now be paid through the compass system. For any information regarding the payment of fees, please call the College Office on 67 72 1666.
Fee Schedule for 2021
Homework Centre
Homework Centre is back! We are open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday's from 3.20pm to 4.30pm. All welcome. Easy pickup from the designated visitor pickup between the office and library entrances.
New England Conservatorium
School TV
This month on SchoolTV - Friendship & Belonging
Learning how to make new friends and keep them involves a number of skills every young person needs to understand and develop. For some these skills will come very naturally, allowing them to easily move between different friendship groups, sharing their experiences and opening up to new people. For others, this can be much harder to navigate. Belonging to a group that is like-minded with similar interests is highly beneficial to a young person’s wellbeing. It gives them a sense of security helping them feel valued which in turn builds their confidence.Positive friendships are an important part of the journey to adulthood. Adult carers can support their child or teenager by providing guidance in the many social and emotional skills required for a healthy relationship. This will help them to obtain, retain and maintain friendships. However, not all friendship are regarded as positive. Sometimes young people develop negative or toxic friendships. Therefore it is also important for them to learn how to identify, avoid or deal with such a friendship.In this edition of SchoolTV, adult carers can learn how to support their young person’s friendship so that they experience a sense of belonging. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this month’s edition, and we always welcome your feedback.If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.
Canteen Menu
We are fortunate at O'Connor Catholic College to have such a range of healthy options at our student cafe. Here is the menu for Term 2.
Full time Provisional Psychologist available for students this year at O'Connor
We are pleased to announce that we now have an onsite full-time provisional psychologist at the College. This will ensure timely and easy access to what is a very important service for our students.
New Bus Timetables for 2021
Edwards Coaches
Changes will occur from the first day of term 1 2021. Edwards Coaches website will be updated in the next few weeks with the timetables, maps arrival and departure times.
All parent/ guardian and student inquiries for 2021 can be referred to Edwards Coaches 02 6772 3116 or email admin@edwardscoaches.com.au or james@edwardscoaches.com.au
TFNSW is now accepting bus applications for 2021 go to https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/#/
Or simple using your browser type ssts (School Student Transport Scheme). Likewise for updates such as address or school changes.
VIDEO: A quick snapshot of O'Connor Catholic College including our current College Captains.
Fundraisers
Rural Kidney Foundation
Tuesday and Thursday mornings before school. $5 Bacon and Egg Roll, $3 Hot Chocolate, $7 for both. Run by our student leaders.
Important Uniform Shop Update
New Uniform Shop Hours (by appointment).
Monday: 8am - 12pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 4pm
Thursday: 10am - 4pm (note change of day for 2021)
With the introduction of a new finance system here at the College we are, unfortunately no longer able to sell second-hand uniforms on consignment. Secondhand items will still be able to be purchased from items donated to the shop. We welcome these donations as they ensure that uniforms are accessible to families of all incomes levels. Thank you for your consideration and support in these matters.
With current COVID-19 restrictions, the uniform shop remains open by appointment only. Please contact Mrs Vickie Cooper by phoning the College Office on 6772 1666 or via email: vcooper@arm.catholic.edu.au
Prices can be found on our College website.
Centrecare courses for families
Future Choices Transition Expo - For Students With Additional Needs
Clubs
Armidale Athletic Club Cross Country Season
Armidale Athletics runs a Cross Country season during Term 2 and Term 3. Held at Moran Oval and surrounds, it is a great way to get out in the outdoors and run or walk with people of all abilities.
Start time: 4.30pm Wednesdays
Rego opens at 4.00pm.
Come and try available.
See the club website or Facebook for more details.