Student Leadership Team

As the year ends, our new SLT deserve a well-earned acknowledgment and praise for the commitment and effort they have put into their first term as leaders. Each student has embraced their role and worked together as a team to deliver several new initiatives for our school community as well as representing the college at community events. The Christmas appeal, House based lunchtime activities and our new STEM club are just a few examples of their leadership in action. We look forward to supporting all our Year 12 students as they lead the students in 2023.

Anti-violence Program

On Thursday 24 November our Year 9 and Year 10 students had the opportunity to hear from our School Police Liaison officers about the new anti-violence program which has been introduced in secondary schools across NSW in a bid to address youth violence within communities. The program looks at guiding young people to make the best choices in life. Thank you to Senior Constables Donna Clarke and Dave Quick for spending time with our students. Along with the other schools in the local area we value to support offered by the Police School liaison team and we look forward to working with them in 2023 as we support our young people.

Gift ideas

Christmas is fast approaching and parents will be looking for gift ideas. If you are thinking of a technology based gift for your child the eSafety Commissioner has organised some resources to assist parents to navigate the options available. The link will take you to the ESafety Commissioner’s page and the wide array of technology based gifts on offer. Gift Guide | eSafety Commissioner

Year 6 Orientation Day

On Friday 26 November it was great to finally meet so many of the students who will join us as Year 7 students in 2023. To assist our new students, a wonderful group of Year 10 students and our Student Leadership Team welcomed them to the school and acted as their tour guides throughout their visit. All day we saw smiling faces and students engaging in their sample lessons and activities. We are all looking forward to welcoming Year 7 dressed in their CCB uniforms on the first school day of 2023.

Year 7/ 11 Peer Support Camp

Our Year 10 students participated in their Peer Support training day on Thursday. The aim of the day was to enjoy a range of team-building activities and challenges to prepare students so they are confident to assist the 2023 Year 7 students with their transition to high school. The activities completed here at school and down at the beach will be part of the Year 7/11 Camp early in Term 1 next year. Thank you to the staff who worked to make this day such a success. Special thanks to Jon Brady and Tim Hodges.

Year 10 High Ropes Course

Two groups of Year 10 students travelled to Nowra today to challenge themselves with the high ropes course. This exciting and challenging obstacle course had our students high up in the tree canopy swinging, leaping, climbing and flying through the forest in a session that ran for 2.5-hours including harnessing and training. Thank you again to the wonderful staff who accompanied these students. Photos of this great day will appear on Facebook.

Chess set

Last week a group of senior students assisted with the setup of the new giant outdoor chess set. Each student break and before and after school, it is wonderful to see students enjoying this new resource.

Stem Club

Creating opportunities for the students to enjoy STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) activities outside of the classroom is a goal of Zac Holmes, one of our Vice Captains. The new STEM Club has met several times to plan and run activities at lunchtime. All students (Years 7-12) are encouraged to come along and see what is happening. If your child is interested in problem-solving, robotics, programming, electronics, building things, or working in teams then they should check out this club in 2023.

Eurobodalla Youth Committee

Our representatives will be attending the final meeting for 2022 on 7 December. Throughout the year our students have shown an ongoing commitment to attending the monthly meetings and the activities the Council organises for the youth of the region. We will be continuing our participation in 2023 and calling for students to join early in the school year. Thank you to everyone who has supported this group.

As we finish the school year, the pastoral team would like to wish everyone a happy and holy Christmas and all the best for the new year. We hope everyone has a restful holiday break. Stay safe and we look forward to working with our students and families in 2023.

Louise Ibbett
Assistant Principal Pastoral Care