HEAD OF SCHOOL UPDATE Jonathan Brayshaw
Dear Parents & Carers,
It has been a pleasure to see our secondary students return to campus after the spring holiday break, ready to approach the final term of the academic year.
This week, on Tuesday 15 October, our Year 12 Class of 2024 commenced their Higher School Certificate Examinations. I am proud of all of our Year 12 students for reaching this pivotal moment in their educational journey. Over the coming weeks, we will continue to uphold our Year 12 students and their families in prayer, trusting in the One who will provide them with peace, clarity, and confidence as they apply their learning.
On Thursday 17 October, I had the privilege of attending the 2024 Riverstone Police Area Command 2024 Principals Forum, representing the College alongside our Welfare Advisor, Mr Brett Thomson. This was a valuable meeting held between local police and school principals to exchange information and strengthen community relationships. The forum provided an opportunity to openly discuss relevant issues affecting children, teenagers, families and schools. It also promoted collaboration between local police and schools in the area to facilitate a safer environment for students and the broader community. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Senior Constable John Bollard and the Riverstone Police Area Command for their dedicated service and ongoing support of our local community.
This term, as part of our commitment to character development, we are continuing our partnership with Operation Christmas Child. More information regarding how your child can be involved will be included in a separate communication in coming weeks.
IMPORTANT DATES IN TERM 4
Week 3
Monday 28 October: Prefect Commissioning Assembly
Week 4
Friday 8 November: Stage 5 Market Day
Week 5
Thursday 14 November and Friday 15 November: Year 10 Peer Support Training
Week 6
Monday 18 November - Friday 22 November: Year 10 Service Week
Monday 18 November: Year 7 Orientation for 2025 (new and current students)
Tuesday 19 November: Years 8-11 Taster Day (new students for 2025)
Thursday 21 November and Friday 22 November: Year 10 Drama Performance Evenings
Week 7
Monday 25 November - Friday 29 November: Year 10 Business Week
Friday 29 November: Year 10 Celebration Dinner
Week 8
Monday 2 December: Secondary School Celebration Rehearsal
Tuesday 3 December: Secondary School Celebration Assembly
Wednesday 4 December: Secondary School Picnic Day (Last Day of Term 4)