Principal's Report
Informed Discussion Regarding Mobile Phones
Further to our ongoing conversation and discussion about the access and use of mobile phones in schools, I attach alink to an article critiquing the application of a blanket ban, such as that most recently published in Victorian schools. This counter argument printed below reinforces a similar orientation to the McCarthy Traffic Light policy that encourages responsible use of what can be a valuable learning tool.
In the meantime, please support the teachers and their important work in the classroom by ensuring that students are not called during class time. Almost 100% of phone calls that disturb a class or a group of students are being made by a parent. If you need to get a message to your son or daughter please call the College Office and we will ensure a message is passed on.
If you must call, please do so at break times:
Recess 11:00am to 11:30am or Lunch 1:30pm to 2:00pm.
Thank you for your support.
New Uniform Rollout 2020
After approval from the School Advisory Council, the College will now embark on a phase-in period of the new uniform. All students will be expected to be wearing the new uniform by 2022. Year 10 are strongly advised to purchase the new uniform for their Senior years beginning in 2020. Our uniform provider - Lowes have begun the ordering process and expect to have a large proportion of the uniform in stock by late Term 3, this year, with all items available for the beginning of the 2020 school year.
Josh Turner - Greater Northern Skills Development Group NSW 2019
Training Awards New England Region School Based Trainee of the Year Finalist
Year 12 student - Josh Turner attended the Northern Skills Development Group NSW 2019 Training Awards for his nomination as a Greater New England Region School Based Trainee of the Year Finalist. Josh, who is currently undertaking his HSC year at McCarthy Catholic College, has always possessed a long term desire to study Education at University and is certainly on the right path. In Year 11, Josh began a school based traineeship undertaking a Certificate III in Education Support at TAFE New England and has been employed by the Catholic Schools Office working at St Nicholas Primary School Tamworth. He was awarded Highly Commended at the Awards Ceremony at the TRECC on Saturday night. A fine reward for a hardworking and dedicated student of McCarthy.
End of Term
A reminder that the last day for Term 2 will be Thursday 4 July with classes concluding at 3:00pm. Staff will be participating in inservice on Friday 5 July. The College reopens on Monday 22 July at 8:45am.
St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal Tacky Tracky Day
Congratulations to the St Agnes Chapter of the St Vincent de Paul group for coordinating the Tacky Tracky fundraiser last Friday. The amount raised for St Vinnies' Winter Appeal was $966.05
Mr Geoff McManus - Principal