Acting Principal's Message
Year 10 Working from Home & All My Own Work
On Friday, 12th November 2021 we will be hosting our annual Year 7 Orientation Day for students entering Year 7 in 2022. Also, as you may be aware, Year 12 students will still be sitting their HSC exams during this time. Hosting an extra 225 students on-site, and not having our Hall available will pose considerable problems in terms of COVID-related space restrictions, and for this reason, the decision has been made that Year 10 students will work from home on this day.
One of the expectations for Year 10 students will be the completion of the “All My Own Work” course, available on the College Moodle site. Completion of this course is a NSW Government requirement for any student wishing to progress to Years 11 and 12 in any educational institution in NSW. Before 12th November, I will meet with Year 10 and explain the requirements of this course, as well as supply them with a note explaining the requirements, and how to access the course. A copy of this note is attached to this email for your information.
Should you require your child to be present at school on 12th November 2021, please contact Mr Michael Walsh (Assistant Principal – Mission) so we can make suitable arrangements to accommodate them on the day.
Digital Display Night
Sadly, our annual College Display Night has been cancelled for the third consecutive year. Bushfires and COVID 19 have contributed to the cancellations. This event is always an opportunity to invite our families into the College to experience a taste of the talent and gifts our students possess and showcase student work from the TAS and Creative Arts KLA's. With so much work to celebrate and present to our community, this year we will present a "Digital Display Night"
This will not occur in one night, but over 2 weeks. Our Facebook page will showcase our student work over weeks 7 and 8. Despite the disruptions to learning this year the work is still amazing!
Keep an eye out for it!
Movember
Many thanks to Mr Simon Gudgeon and Ms Kylie Wallis who are organising our Movember this year.
Movember is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues.
Details for Movember and Mo your own way - Narly Nails.
At lunchtime, on Monday, 1st November we will have the opening ceremony in the PAC for staff and students. Students will sign up before this date via an email which will be sent to them after I speak to them tomorrow morning.
Staff will also receive an email so we can get as many as possible on board.
Boys come cleanly shaven and girls with plain cut 'netball style' nails (can't be seen or felt over the top). Nails need to be natural no fake nails. Teachers and students will be buddied up and will come up with a plan for their matching mo's/nails. This year we are working together as a team event to raise the most funds, grow the best matching mo's and/or nails.
Following is the Movember fundraising page link. Movember SJRC Fundraiser
Please be reminded that YEAR 11 are the only students permitted to participate in Movember in 2021.
Face Masks
The College has received confirmation on Thursday, 14th October from the Catholic Schools Office Lismore that schools will remain under Level 3 COVID-19 restrictions until at least 1st December. This means students will continue to be required to wear face masks indoors and on buses.
Please be reminded that it is the responsibility of each student to bring a face mask to school each day and a spare if their mask breaks or is lost. Students need to wear masks correctly over their noses. The College will be limiting the supply of masks to students as directed by the CSO. Students need to take greater responsibility for mask-wearing at the College.
Upcoming Ceremonies & Events for Year 12
Monday 25th October
Normal classes periods 1 and 2
Year 12 PC lunches at the College 11.15 am-1.30 pm
Afternoon fun activities, final roll call, and guard of honour
through the College grounds
Tuesday 9th November - Friday 3rd December
HSC Examinations
Friday 10th December
Graduation and Award Presentation Dinner at Newman Senior Technical College
(further information about how to purchase tickets will be released in the coming weeks)
Upcoming Ceremonies for Year 11
Ceremonies will be live-streamed. Year 11 parents/carers will receive a live-stream link on Monday.
An SMS will be sent to families today for those students who will be receiving an academic, cultural or spiritual award.
Wednesday 27th October
Ceremony of Light - Announcement of the 2022 College Captains and Student Leadership Team positions, and
Year 11 Semester 2 Academic and Spiritual Awards
The ceremony will commence at 9.15am.
You will be able to access the live-stream from 9.05am
Attending the College
Level 3 Restrictions apply at our College in accordance with the NSW Health Guidelines. Further information regarding the guidelines can be found in the link below.
A reminder:
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ALL visitors MUST wear a mask when entering College grounds unless they have been granted an exemption. If you cannot wear a face mask because of a disability, physical or mental health illness, or condition, you must carry either
- a medical certificate or letter signed by a registered health practitioner (such as a doctor) or a registered NDIS provider or
- a statutory declaration.
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Wherever possible, we ask that you stay in your car and call the office 5525 4100 for assistance.
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Only three visitors in the College Office foyer at any time.
- If you have an arranged appointment, please ensure you sign into the QR when entering the College office.
Drop off and pick up students and/or items
Parents and carers are asked to follow changes to drop off and pick up including:
- If safe to do so, when:
- collecting your child early, if you have a planned appointment please send a note in with your child in the morning to obtain a leave pass, when you arrive at the College please stay in your car and we will send your child out to you; it is imperative that your child leave their class on time to meet you with this leave pass.
- dropping off your child, please stay in your car and call the office to notify us of their late arrival. - Please phone the office if dropping off items for your child, a staff member will collect the item from your car.
- Maintain physical distancing by avoiding gathering outside of school gates.
- Follow mask-wearing requirements and wear your mask correctly.
Unwell students, staff, and visitors
COVID-19 Level 3 Restrictions
Peace and Joy
Mrs Tanya Daley
Acting Principal