Leader of Student Wellbeing
Uniform Expectations for Year 10 Moving into Year 11 in 2021
I refer all families of current Year 10 students to the email sent by Mr Geoff McManus, Principal, on 2 November 2020 in regards to the Uniform Expectations for Year 10 moving into Year 11 in 2021:
"I write to you today to officially confirm the college expectations regarding Year 11 uniform for 2021 and 2022.
As you are aware the college completes its transition to the new uniform from the beginning of 2022. Consequently, the expectation for Year 11 students in 2021 is to be wearing the new version of the senior uniform from the beginning of the academic year.
If families are experiencing any difficulties concerning the purchase of the new senior uniform please speak confidentially to Mr Davy or Mrs Stuart.
On behalf of the Stage 6 staff we look forward to working closely with you from 2021 to achieve your full potential as you begin your HSC years."
SchoolTV Special Report: Having the Alcohol Discussion
With the impending festive season and end of school celebrations, some teenagers may be feeling ready to party, wanting to put the disruptions, frustrations and disappointments of this past year, behind them. To ensure our young people stay safe during this time, parents and carers are encouraged to have the alcohol discussion - no matter how difficult or overwhelming it may be. It is important to outline the rules and boundaries around age-appropriate alcohol consumption and what the legal implications may be. Young people are at greater risk of alcohol-related harm than adults because their brains continue to develop until their mid-twenties.
The safest level of alcohol consumption for teenagers, is no alcohol at all, but this may be difficult to enforce and may not prevent them from experimenting. However, parents and carers can influence sensible drinking habits and help minimise the risks. In this Special Report, a series of discussion points are offered to help make the conversation about alcohol consumption a little easier. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we 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.
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Pastoral Care Contacts
Please contact your child’s Leader of Student Care as your first port of call for communication on pastoral and wellbeing issues:
Year 7 - Mr Damian Kenniff dkenniff@arm.catholic.edu.au
Year 8 - Mrs Melissa Bearup mbearup@arm.catholic.edu.au
Year 9 - Mr Bernie Williams bwilliams1@arm.catholic.edu.au
Year 10 - Mr Andrew Davy adavy@arm.catholic.edu.au
Year 11 - Mrs Melissa Lees mlees@arm.catholic.edu.au
Year 12 - Mrs Fiona O'Neill foneill@arm.catholic.edu.au
College Counsellors - mccthrive@arm.catholic.edu.au
Mrs Sharon Stuart - Leader of Student Wellbeing
sstuart@arm.catholic.edu.au