Welcome back to Term 3

Congratulations to the students who were recognised for their academic achievements at the college awards assembly on Tuesday.

The awards that were given are recognition of the hard work, effort and achievement in their course work. Creating a vibrant and supportive learning environment is a key ingredient for individual success but also provides peers with a role modelled work ethic.

Thank you to the family and friends who were also able to join us for the ceremony and morning tea.

Student Leadership Team

Congratulations and thank you to our current SLT for their hard work and ongoing contribution to the college community. The energy, enthusiasm and team work the SLT bring to their roles is a wonderful example for the younger students in the college.  Thank you to Ms Boller for her amazing support of these leaders.

The process of determining our new Student Leadership Team for 2025/26 has just begun. Thank you very much to all the Year 11 students who have put themselves forward for consideration. Over the coming weeks, interviews will occur, and student and staff voice will be sought. Once the process is completed, we look forward to announcing the successful applicants and their commissioning ceremony in early September.

Council of Catholic School Parents

The Council of Catholic school parents is a very supportive organisation that aims to inspire and enable parents and carers to build communities of faith and hope. Their mission is to provide leadership, advocacy and support for parents and carers of children in NSW Catholic schools.

In the coming weeks, the CCSP is offering a range of webinars which focus on highly relevant topics for parents.  Below is a brief outline of some of the topics that will be covered in Term 3. If you are interested, please register.

Tuesday 5 August, 2025 7.00pm - 8.30pm

Strengthening young people Against anxiety – CCSP is hosting a live webinar with Karen Young, a psychologist who is in private practice and is now recognised as a leading authority on child and adolescent anxiety.

Wednesday 13 August 2025 7.00pm – 8.00pm

Young people and sleep 

The Sleep Connection is presenting a webinar focusing on sleep and the impacts it has on learning, mental health and behaviour. This session is suitable for parents and carers with children in both primary and secondary schools.

Did you know that approximately 70% of teenagers and many primary-age children experience insufficient sleep? Inadequate sleep impacts our kids' health, resilience and performance.

This webinar is especially designed for parents and carers with tips and strategies to ensure children are getting enough sleep - leading to better focus, mental health and academic success.

The topics covered will include;• Why we sleep • What happens to our brain and body when we sleep • The impact of sleep on our children’s academic performance, behaviour and mental health • How much sleep we need to function optimally • Sleep thieves • Effects of technology on sleep • Signs of sleep deprivation • Smart sleep tips for the whole family • Where to get information and professional help. To register, use the link or QR code on the attached flyer.

Parent and Carer series: AI-assisted image-based abuse: navigating the deepfake threat.  (It’s suitable for parents and carers of young people in upper primary and secondary school).

AI tools are evolving fast and young people are often the first to explore and adopt them. But with this rapid change comes real risks. From deepfakes to digitally altered images, these tools are now being misused in ways that can harm or exploit children and young people, including image-based abuse. This 45-minute webinar for parents and carers will cover: • how these new technologies are being used and why it matters • how these new technologies are impacting children and young people • Steps you can take to increase awareness and support your child and how to report. To register, use the link below.

Registration

Good luck Year 12

We wish all our Year 12 student success in the upcoming Trial HSC Examinations. During this time students are encouraged to take good care of themselves, to find the balance between study, work and sleep and to strive to eat a good diet during the examination period. Sometimes this is easier said than done.  During the examination period the pastoral team and Counsellors are available to support our students and families. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

Kind regards

Mrs Louise Ibbett
Assistant Principal Pastoral Care