Year 7 2019

Welcome Year 7s 2019

A big, warm welcome to our Year 7 students who started at St Norbert College on Monday, February 4, 2019. On the first day of school, we commenced with a group assembly where we prayed together and Mr Harvey welcomed the students. The students were then led by their Heads of House and student leaders to their Homerooms. Here they met their Homeroom teacher and peer support leaders. Throughout the day, students became more familiar with their surroundings and routines. They met their teachers and students in their classes.

I am very proud of the Year 7 students as they have settled in well, especially as the first few days of school have been challenging at times. However, students are feeling more comfortable and happier as they continue to make new friends, get to know their teachers, find their way around the College and become more organised. Thank you so much to our staff and students, who have been very friendly and helpful towards our new students. 

Parent Seminar for New Students (Years 7-11)

The Parent Seminar for New Students (Years 7-11) will be held on Monday February 18 at 6.00pm in the Fr Peter O’Reilly Centre (ORC – College gym).

The evening provides an opportunity for parents and guardians to meet their child’s Homeroom teacher, where they will be able to get to know each other and discuss any queries. The evening is designed to be interactive rather than an information session and will conclude by 7.30pm.

Parents will need to make sure they know their child’s House name and Homeroom teacher’s name. We look forward to meeting with you on Monday.

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In regards to Year 7 students, I can be contacted at the College. I look forward to your support and feedback throughout 2019.

Mr C Abel (Head of Year 7)

Student Comments

When I came to St Norbert College, I was really excited because I got to see my friends from Orientation again! I was also kind of nervous because of the homework, but at least I got settled in. I don’t have too much to worry about because it’s really fun here!

(Rosemarie Sabado, P3)

I was definitely excited to come to St Norbert College, but I didn’t know what to expect. Some people told me high school is the best thing I’ll ever do, but others told me otherwise. I decided to not follow everyone’s advice and instead follow my own. So far, high school’s great.                                   

(Emma Kilgour, K6)

When I started at St Norbert College, I was nervous about the older kids and harder work, but now that I’m here the work and the kids are not as bad as I thought. St Norbert College is a great school.

(Mekhi Rangitoheriri, M7)

I thought that coming to high school would be terrifying! I thought that it would be like it was in the movies, but turns out that it’s just like primary school, even better. Everyone in my Homeroom are nice and people helped me a lot! Lockers are so handy. I love it here!

(Sorrell Fowler, T3)

When I first walked through the gates of St Norbert College to be honest I was scared like really scared when I saw what Homeroom I was in. I realised none of my friends were in my Homeroom, but when I walked into my Homeroom, I made friends.                                                                                  

(Rhiannon Cox, X4)

Since I first came to St Norbert College I have made new friends and I have been happy.

(Joshua Soy, T5)

Everyone knows high school is difficult, but when assigned our Homerooms, I met two new other friends. Anyway school’s cool. Just enjoy high school. I mean you only have one shot at it. Good luck to all!

(Kien Nguyen, P1)