ST NORBERT NEWS

Deputy Principals

Term Dates

Term 3 concludes as follows:

  • All Year 12 students  -   Wednesday 25 September at 3:20pm
  • All Year 7-11 students   -   Thursday 26 September at 3:20pm

Term 4 commences as follows:

  • All Year 7-11 students   -   Tuesday 15 October at 8:45am (in summer uniform)
  • Year 12 ATAR Pathway students  -  Tuesday 15 October at 8:45am (in summer uniform)
  • Year 12 Vocational Pathway students  -  Friday 18 October at 8:45am

 

The Term 4 Family Calendar will be uploaded onto SEQTA at the end of Term 3 for all other important dates.

Drop-off and pick-up

The safety of students is a priority at the College and some very dangerous practices have been occurring before and after school each day. Please do not drop your child off or wait for them for pick up in the administration car park at the beginning and end of the school day. This car park is only for Priory or school visitors. 

Lateness to School

Being punctual is a mark of respect and shows that you are reliable. It means you also value other people’s time. Stress can also be eliminated by removing the anxiety of being late! It is unfortunate that recently a number of students are arriving at school late with no valid reason. It is often just due to a lack of organisation, perhaps going to bed late and therefore not being able to wake up on time.

 

We understand that there are genuine reasons why a student may be late to school (eg appointments, car issues, traffic), so we ask parents/guardians please contact the College as soon as possible to inform us and to ease our concerns when a child has not arrived.

Parent Committee News

In keeping with the St Norbert Parent Committee’s (SNC PC) role in supporting parent and school community engagement, a Father’s Day Breakfast was held on the morning of Friday, 6 September in the new venue of the Xanten Performing Arts Foyer. Students were able to invite their Dad, Grandad or male role model to breakfast.  Nearly 100 people attended and enjoyed a catered breakfast that included bacon and egg muffins, beef sliders and fruit.

The two coffee vans were busy all morning making free coffees and hot chocolates.  This event not only proved to be a great opportunity for students to spend time with their significant male role models but also served to bring members of our community together.  Dad jokes were plentiful and two lucky dads were awarded with chocolates. The Celebrating Mums and Dads breakfasts proved very successful for the last two years and will be include in the 2020 calendar.

 

A Parent Committee planning meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 19 November at 6pm in the Koinonia (Board Room in Administration). We look forward to parents joining us with some fresh ideas for Parent Seminars in 2020. 

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

Uniform and Personal Presentation

As Term Three moves into its final weeks, some students seemingly have decided to wait until the school holidays before they fix any issues to do with their uniform, haircut or personal presentation. This is not an appropriate response as students are required to present themselves according to the College’s uniform and personal presentation expectations at all times. Those students who are identified to have uniform irregularities such as haircuts, missing buttons, incorrect hem lengths or additional piercings will need to rectify these issues immediately. For any situation where there is a valid reason why this cannot be done, students are required to provide their Homeroom teacher with a parent note explaining the reason behind the uniform infringement. This is especially true for Year 12 students who are reminded that following the College’s uniform and presentation standard is a prerequisite for involvement in the upcoming graduation ceremonies.

 

The commencement of Term Four will see students return to their College summer uniform. In the weeks prior to the start of the new term, families are asked to begin checking whether any uniform additions or alterations to the summer uniform will be required. This will allow plenty of time to ensure that uniforms will be perfect of the first day of term.

RSVP for Year 12 Graduation

Year 12 students and families are asked to confirm their attendance at the Year 12 Graduation Mass and Supper by Monday, 23 September. Students are required to hand in their RSVP slip to Student Services before this date.

 

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