Student Absences  

As we approach the end of the current term, I would like to remind parents about completing your child's absence reasons. Reports will be distributed in Term 4 and explained absences ensures your child’s attendance records are accurate and reported correctly.  

To complete your child's absence reports:  

1. Log in to your Sentral Parent Portal.  

1. On the main dashboard, navigate to the Absences section.  

1. Review your unexplained absences and provide a brief explanation for each.  

Parents can review their child’s attendance records by selecting their child's profile and navigating to Attendance.  

Compass Parent Portal – Important Changes Starting Term 4

Schools in the Canberra Goulburn Archdiocese have implemented Compass as their School Management System. Starting in Term 4, we are proceeding with Compass for streamlining College events. This transition marks the replacement of our existing permission and payment system - Qkr!.

Starting in Term 4, Compass will serve as the platform for providing permission and processing payments for College events. As we approach the launch date, parents would have received an email yesterday with their log in details and an attached step-by-step instruction sheet on how to access the Compass portal through the Internet or on the Compass App. I encourage all parents to log in as soon as possible.

We will use the Compass Portal for Term 4 events. Parents can view and complete permissions to attend an event through their Compass portal.

With the changeover to Compass for events, Sentral will be unavailable during the first week of the term break.

HSC Examinations  

As we approach the end of Term 3, I would like to extend my heartfelt wishes to our Year 12 students who begin their Higher School Certificate (HSC) examinations next term. The HSC exams represent the culmination of years of hard work, determination and dedication. In these final weeks leading up to the exams, I encourage Year 12 students to stay focused, maintain a balanced study routine and don’t forget to take breaks to rest and recharge your mind. Seek help when you need it and reach out for support. We are here to assist you every step of the way. I wish you all the best of luck in your upcoming HSC exams. May your hard work and dedication yield outstanding results.  

This weeks reminders 

• School resumes for Term 4 on Tuesday 10 October.  
• We will have a College assembly on Tuesday 10 October following the Alternate Bell Times (ABT).  
• HSC exams begin on Wednesday 11 October in G-block.  
• SLT training days will be held on Thursday 12 October and Friday 13 October.  
• On Monday 16 October, the Gurubangamba Mentoring Program will be held from 11.30am – 2.00pm.  
• The Year 7 Formation will take place on Tuesday 17 October at Broulee Surf Club.  
• Students attending the Music and Drama excursion in Sydney will depart at 7.00 am on Wednesday 18 October and return at 4.45pm on Thursday 19 October.  
• On Friday 21 October, the Year 11 Hospitality students are involved in the Muddy Puddles Garden Tea Fundraiser.  

Sandra Harris

Admin Coordinator