ST NORBERT NEWS

Deputy Principals

New Student Arrivals

This year St Norbert College welcomed 195 new students to our community to start or continue their secondary school education. While the vast majority of our new students arrived into Year 7, there were many new students who joined our College across Years 8 – 12.

 

For students (and parents), the move to a new school can be filled with both excitement, nervousness and at times, a sense of worry. These feelings are natural and the College does all that it can to welcome our new students and to ensure that they feel comfortable and a part of our community as soon as possible. All new students are assigned either a buddy or a Year 11 Peer Mentor to help them in their transition to their new school. Additionally, the Heads of House, Homeroom teachers and College support staff are focused on making sure that all of the little challenges that spring up are quickly resolved and that the students feel a sense of belonging as soon as they can. Major events such as College and House assemblies, the Interhouse Swimming Carnival and the upcoming Community Mass all help add to the sense of identity and belonging for all of our new and established students. Should parents find that their son or daughter is struggling to adapt to their new environment, please contact your child’s Homeroom teacher who can implement strategies to make their experience at St Norbert College more enjoyable and rewarding.

Parent Seminar for New Students (Years 7-11)

A reminder to all Year 7 parents and parents of new students in Years 8-11 that our Parent Seminar for New Students will take place in the  Fr Peter O’Reilly Centre from 6.00pm this coming Monday 18 February. During this evening, parents will have the opportunity to meet their child’s Homeroom teacher and Head of House – both of whom are the key contact points for the pastoral care for your child. At this meeting, parents will also have the opportunity to ask any academic or pastoral questions they may have about their child. Parents are reminded students are not required to attend this event but parents will need to know both their child’s Homeroom class and the name of their child’s Homeroom teacher on the evening. Parents attending the Parent Seminar for New Students are asked to park in the St Joseph’s Church carpark and on the St Joseph’s Primary School netball courts.

Sunsmart

Parents are asked to ensure that their son or daughter is equipped with a College cap so they can participate in Physical Education classes, outdoor activities, excursions and play at break times on the oval. Students will be asked to move under cover if they do not have their College cap for their outdoor activities and lessons.

Uniform and Personal Presentation

It has been really pleasing to see that our students have returned to the College this year with outstanding standards of uniform and personal presentation. Those with minor uniform issues quickly sorted them out and by the commencement of Week 2 all students were dressed according to the College regulations. Staff at the College are determined over the coming weeks to ensure that these high standards are maintained. For that we need the assistance of parents and guardians.

 

Please help us ensure that your son or daughter is presented impeccably each day in their College uniform. Lady-like hem length on uniforms, neat, conservative hair, freshly shaved faces for the older boys and minimal jewellery allows each student to present at the College each day ready for their academic studies. Should there ever be a problem with your child’s uniform and they are unable to present themselves according to the College’s uniform and personal presentation standards, please ensure that they are provided with a parent note explaining the situation that they can present to their Homeroom teacher upon arrival at the College.

Students on College Grounds Before and After School

Parents are reminded that no student should be dropped off at the College before staff are on duty at 8.20am. If for any reason students are on College grounds before this time, parents are reminded there will be no active supervision and students are to sit in the Year 8 area outside the office and staffroom. Students who are on College grounds after school and not in an organised co-curricular activity supervised by staff, are requested to study and do homework quietly in the Library up to but no later than 5.30pm on Mondays to Thursdays. Staff do not provide active supervision after 4.40pm.

Year 12 Parent and Student Information Evening

The final year of school is a challenging one for our Year 12 students trying to balance school, study, work, exercise and social commitments.  A Parent/Student Evening is being held on Monday 18 February 2019 for all Year 12 students and their parents/guardians commencing at 7.00pm. The evening is expected to finish by 8.00pm.

 

We view this evening as a very important part of the student-parent-teacher relationship, so vital for success in Year 12. It is therefore expected that the evening is supported with the attendance of both students and at least one parent/guardian. Any student who is unable to attend due to extraordinary circumstances needs to see Mr Hawke prior to the evening with written notification.

 

In an effort to target the information, the evening will be held in two venues.

  • Vocational Pathway: Xanten Theatre
  • ATAR Pathway: Xanten Performing Arts Centre

Parents/guardians are asked to park in the Xanten Performing Arts Centre or on the College Oval to avoid congestion from the New Parent Seminar occurring on the same evening.

Years 7 and 8 Immunisation

Envelopes have been sent home from the Health Department and are due back to the College as soon as possible regardless of whether your child is being immunised.

Change of Electives

The deadline for elective changes for students in Years 8-10 is Monday 18 February. Please ensure all paperwork is completed, signed and submitted before 3.30pm.

Parking

Please do not drop your child off or wait for them for pick up in the administration carpark or the staff carpark next to the pool at the beginning and end of the school day. There is parking on Treasure Road and the Xanten Performing Arts Centre. The safety of all members of our community is our priority.

School Curriculum and Standards Authority

The Authority will continue to use its Facebook page to provide information to students in 2019. Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 are welcome to follow the Authority’s Facebook page for information, news, reminders and advice. The page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/scsawa/. In addition, information can also be found at http://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/

 

Mr P Hawke (Deputy Principal - Years 8,10,12)

Ms S Rainford (Deputy Principal - Years 7, 9, 11)