As the first term of 2021 comes to a close, we have been reflecting on what a busy time it has been. Our students have settled very well into the routines of school life and have participated in a wide range of activities and experiences. Last week we celebrated Xavier Day. The day began with an assembly and the sharing of the story of the life of St Francis Xavier and his inspirational personal characteristics and gifts. Students left the Hall to join in the Great Xavier Race which was won by Xavier 4 who enjoyed the hot chip lunch prize. The whole school participated in an Easter egg hunt which saw Bree McFadyn and Abbey Coulbourn win the Great Alfoil Ball competition and the 1kg Easter egg as the prize. Throughout the day the opportunity to raise money for Project Compassion continued not only by wearing mufti but also through a huge raffle and guessing competition. The raffle was won by Maximus Theodore with second prize going to Mrs Katuke and third prize to Mrs Dell. Other challenges were set by Xavier House including the first person to find Mrs Lyttle to tell her the first 10 elements on the periodic table won by Joshua Sawyer. Later Emily Borg won the race to use Auslan to sign St Francis Xavier. We also had random winners during the day who found photos of St Francis Xavier under their chairs. Thank you to Mrs Lyttle and Xavier House for a great day.

Since the last Newsletter, the College acknowledged the National Action Day Against Bullying and Violence and Harmony Day. Both days raised the awareness of the students through thoughtful prayers organised by the student leadership team, informative posters placed in obvious places around the College, and class lessons where students could engage with numeracy and literacy activities.

Due to Covid in 2020, our senior students were unable to attend the RYDA (Rotary Youth Driver Awareness) program. Bega Rotary has invited all of Year 11 and 12 to attend their RYDA program on May 7. The permission note is located on Qkr. So we can inform our hosts of numbers for catering can everyone please complete this permission note as soon as possible.

Anzac Day 2021 falls on the first Sunday of Term 2. Across the region, many of our communities offer opportunities to attend services. Students who are attending their local service are encouraged to wear their College uniform and gather together at the service. Below is a list of locations and times:

Dawn Service Batemans Bay (5.30am)

Morning Service Batemans Bay (9.30am)

Tomakin Service (6.45am)

Dawn Service Moruya (5.30am)

Morning Service Moruya (10.30am)

Dawn Service Tuross (5.30am)

Narooma Service (Time TBA)

During Term 2 we will transition to the College Winter uniform. As we know the weather can be variable in the early weeks of the term so students can return in their summer uniform until Week 4 at the latest when everyone will need to be in their Winter uniform. The upcoming holidays offer a great opportunity to ensure that Winter uniforms are ready to go. Please check to make sure that uniforms comply with the College policy, in particular, the length of skirts and pants as students may have grown since last year. Students are also reminded that the College woollen jumper or jersey are the options along with the College jacket or blazer for seniors, not hoodies. The images below illustrate two of the uniforms that experience the greatest seasonal change. For specific details please read over the relevant description carefully.

Wishing all our families a Happy Easter and for our students a restful break so they come back ready for Term Two.

Louise Ibbett

Assistant Principal
Pastoral Care