Issue 4 02 May 2025

Welcome back to all of the Year 7 and 8 students starting off Term 2. We are looking forward to a very successful and enjoyable Term. A few reminders and announcements from the Junior Sub School are as follows:

Year 7 Junior Sub School Camp

The Year 7 students will be attending camp in a few weeks at Alexandra Resort. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to get out of their comfort zone and try new things. This camp focuses on teamwork and confidence-building, as well as making new friends in the process. Students will be mixed up from their classes, so that they get to know each other and find common interests.

Consent and payment are required. This can be done through Compass. Please note that the consent and payment cut-off date is Monday, 5th May (Week 3). Consent will not be accepted after this date.  Also, GP (Doctor) written Asthma and ASCIA Allergic Reaction Plans are required, for all students with the condition, or a letter from a doctor stating your child no longer has the medical condition.  We would hate for the students to miss out on such an amazing opportunity.

SRC

There is still an opportunity to join the Student Representative Council (SRC). This is a great way to have your say and contribute to the school community in a positive way. You will also have an opportunity to represent the College and create engaging events for your peers. Please see Mr Moore or Mr Fairchild if you are interested.

Online Issues

We have noticed in the Junior Sub School that there have been some issues, mainly with group chats on Snapchat. These group chats can be extremely damaging for the students. Reports and screenshots that we have received are full of bullying and derogatory comments. We are asking that parents have a conversation with their child about appropriate and respectful behaviour online, and encourage students to report, block/delete anyone who is behaving inappropriately.

Uniform

We are aware that towards the end of Term 1, students were starting to come to school in the incorrect uniform. Please refer to the Uniform Policy to ensure that your child is in the correct uniform when they come to school. If there is a legitimate reason why your child is out of uniform, a note from home in the school diary, or a call to the school outlining why the student is out of uniform is required. If the students are not in correct uniform with a legitimate reason, a lunchtime detention will be issued.

If you need assistance with purchasing the school uniform, please contact a member of the Year Level Team, or the Wellbeing Team to assist you.

Class Equipment and Lockers

It is expected that all students are taking the correct equipment to class and not returning to their lockers during class time, or between classes. Students must take the following equipment to every class: a pencil case with various pens and pencils, their student diary, an exercise book, and their charged device. If the students have any issues with their equipment, please contact the Junior Sub School.

Students are also expected to lock their lockers at all times during the day. All students have been given a lock to place on their lockers. This ensures that students' equipment is not exposed to the elements and that their belongings are secure. Please encourage your child to lock their lockers and not tell anyone their code.