School is better when YOU are here

There is no doubt the College is a better place when students are in attendance. Being at school creates connectedness, enhances wellbeing and learning takes place. As stated in the School is Better when your Child is Here newsletter insert created by the Melbourne Archdiocese of Catholic Schools (MACS), there are no safe number of days a student can be absent from school. Each day a student misses school or is late affects learning, wellbeing and has an impact on connectedness.

The article outlines the healthy habits that can assist in getting to school each and day and on time.

• Set up good routines
• Prepare things the night before
• Get into good sleeping habits
• Engage in sport
• Talk positively about school attendance
• Show an interest in what is happening at school and discuss the positive impacts of being involved in Athletics and Swimming Carnivals, Feast Days, Camps and Retreats. All such events build connectedness and enhance wellbeing.

You can read the full MACS article here. 

If you are concerned about your daughter’s attendance, please reach out to your daughter’s Learning Mentor, Head of House or any other member of the Wellbeing Team.

In the words of Woody Allen “80% of success in life is showing up”.

Congratulations to our Year 7 Leaders

Our Year 7 leaders for 2023 were announced at Mass last week and were invested as leaders at this week's assembly. Congratulations to House Captains Leila Gothard (Chevalier), Lily Dixon (Hartzer), Abigail Collett (Sweeney) and Evie Pelc (Xavier), Faith and Mission Leader Danielle Lee and Environment Leader Summer King. We wish you well in your roles.

Year 10 Camp

Our Year 10s enjoyed three days of chilly but bright conditions at their camp at Lake Dewar last month. Activities included a hike, camping overnight in tents, and the Great Race Challenge featuring a series of activities including archery, rafting, kayaking and go-karting. 

At night, they rugged up for some outdoor cooking, followed by marshmallow toasting and singing around the campfire.