Term 1 - Week 3 - 16 February 2024
- From the Principal
- Assistant Principal - Learning & Teaching
- Assistant Principal - Mission and Wellbeing
- New Staff 2024
- From the Classroom, Camps & Excursions
- Bus Safety Week
- Career News
- Student Attendance
- Parent Support & Education
- Uniform Reminder
- Canteen News
- Dates to Note for February & March
- Parish News
- Advertisements
Principal
Our Principal, Kate Thomson, is currently in Los Angeles at the LA Religious Education Congress with a group of staff from within the Lismore Diocese. The Los Angeles Religious Education Congress is the largest annual gathering of its kind in the world. The four-day event is a celebration of Catholic faith that includes people of all ministries and vocations. The Congress begins with Youth Day, a day-long gathering of high school aged young people. Youth Day features a keynote speaker, workshops, and a Liturgy planned by young people, for young people. The excitement continues Friday - Sunday when adults from across the country and around the globe are welcomed to the Anaheim Convention Center for workshops, entertainment, Eucharistic Liturgies, exhibits, and multi-cultural expressions of faith.
We look forward to hearing about the Congress on Kate’s return.
Dear Parents and Carers, Staff and Students,
Thank you to all families for the support and understanding you gave the College in the opening 3 weeks of the term. Our Year 7 students are settling in well to their new environment, making new friends and adjusting to the changes from primary school. The Uniform shop is getting through some back-orders; we have new furniture in many of our rooms to enhance our learning spaces, and we have already implemented many school events. Don't forget to follow the school on social media to keep abreast of some of our amazing opportunities in real time.
Staff
Several teachers are returning from leave and filling full-time positions as the school expands. I would also like to welcome our new staff members to McAuley who you can read all about in this Newsletter in the article entitled "New Staff 2024".
High Achiever’s Assembly
In week two, we celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2023 at our annual High Achiever’s Assembly.
Students who achieved results in the highest band in a subject were acknowledged as Distinguished Achievers and presented with medallions to celebrate these outstanding results. We also acknowledged students on other HSC achievement lists, including All Round Achievers, Top Achievers in Course, and our College Dux Mayha Mead Davies.
In acknowledging these academic achievements, we also acknowledge our students for consistently aspiring to succeed in all areas of their lives. As our 2023 graduates take their next steps in life, we will continue to pray for them and wish them every success on their journey.
It was great to have Mayha Mead Davies, Stella Van Leest, Kaylee Adamson, Mika Collard, Seth Webster, Eli Honeyman, Jace Gilbert, and Fallon Smith from the class of 2023 speak to some of our current students about their study pathways and best ways to achieve personal goals.
Chrome Books Year 7
The Chromebook rollout for our year 7 students occurred last Friday. While this can be an exciting time for students, for many, it will be their first personal device, and parents must discuss computer safety to ensure their online experiences are safe and enjoyable.
The school has sent out our computer policy, but I want to stress the following:
- Internet Safety: Ensure your child understands the importance of staying safe online. Talk to them about not sharing personal information online and not communicating with people they don't know. Encourage them to report any suspicious activity to you or a trusted adult.
- Social Media: Discuss the use of social media and the risks associated with it. Ensure your child understands it can be difficult to remove once something is posted online.
- Cyberbullying: Cyberbullying can be a serious issue and has become more prevalent with the use of technology. Encourage your child to speak to a trusted adult if they feel bullied, and discuss the importance of treating others with kindness and respect.
- Time Management: Discuss the importance of managing time online and encourage your child to take breaks and engage in other activities.
- Storing and Charging the device: Many parents set parameters around where and when the device can be used in the family home. This would be a good time to promote the charging of the Chrome book in a central space and perhaps leave the child’s packed school bag near the Powerpoint so they remember to pack the Chrome book for school in the morning. Students are not to bring their chargers to school. We have a limited supply of chargers in the library where students can bring their device and charge them at lunchtime. However, this is not to be a regular occurrence.
Working together can help ensure that their online experiences are positive and safe.
PAT Testing Year 7
The Progressive Achievement Tests are used at McAuley Catholic College to measure learning in various domains, such as reading, science, and maths. The reading tests occurred today in Year 7 classes.
NAPLAN 2024 Year 7 and Year 9
The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a point-in-time assessment of literacy and numeracy skills. Each year, students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 participate in tests for writing, reading, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy.
NAPLAN will occur from Wednesday 13th March to Wednesday 20th March. The tests will support teachers in understanding the learning needs of their students and planning accordingly. Students must realise that the tests are used for this purpose and to take the tests seriously.
NAPLAN tests are just one part of our school learning assessment program, and questions are primarily based on knowledge, understanding and skills gained from the prior year of schooling.
In preparation for NAPLAN 2024, Students and parents can access the public demonstration site below.
Some of the student’s classes will also use the following material to show the students the styles of questions they may be asked.
Di McGowan
Assistant Principal - Learning & Teaching
Attendance Matters
Students are expected to have above a 95% school attendance rate because days missed can add up to years lost. That’s why making sure your child comes to school every single day (unless genuinely sick) is important.
Maintaining a school attendance rate, ideally above 95%, is crucial for a student’s academic success and overall development. Here are several reasons why consistent school attendance is important:
- Continuous Learning: Regular attendance ensures that students are consistently exposed to new information and lessons. This continuity is essential for effective learning, as concepts build upon each other over time.
- Development of Learning Skills: School attendance is not only about acquiring knowledge but also about developing essential learning skills. These skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration, are honed through active participation in the learning process.
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Establishment of Routine: Consistent attendance helps students establish a routine, promoting organisational skills and time management. These skills are transferable to various aspects of life and contribute to overall success.
If you’re having difficulty getting your child to school on time every day, contact the school so we can work together to find a solution.
Reaching out to the school is a proactive and constructive step if you're experiencing difficulties in getting your child to school on time.
Contact your child's Year Coordinator to discuss any specific challenges your child may be facing. Subject teachers can provide insights into the classroom dynamics and academic progress, helping to identify potential areas of concern.
Collaborate with the school to identify any underlying issues contributing to the difficulty in getting your child to school on time. This could involve academic challenges, social issues, or other factors impacting your child's motivation or wellbeing.
Read about School Avoidance HERE.
ASH WEDNESDAY
Last week we celebrated Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent. It is the season of reflection and preparation before Easter, and its observance culminates in the solemn celebrations of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil which lie at the heart of the Catholic year. In Catholic tradition Lent is marked by fasting, reflection, giving to others and deepening our sacramental living, especially in Reconciliation.
During Lent our focus will be on giving and living out our Mercy value of Compassion. Students are encouraged to support Project Compassion throughout this time. Our first fundraising event was on Shrove Tuesday where students were welcomed at school to a breakfast of pancakes cooked by the Mission team and student helpers.
LEAD
LEAD is a Student Leaders Conference that enhances Senior MinistryTeams of Year 11 and 12 students to be equipped for ministry in their schools by nurturing their own faith and developing them into supportive communities.
Returning from LEAD, these students will be encouraged to meet regularly to support each other and to facilitate Youth Ministry initiatives within their own school communities and at regional events such as SHINE. The gathering will include dynamic keynote speakers, SHINE-style rallies, Mass, small group discussions, seminars and interactive breakout sessions that provide formation in youth ministry skills. Student participation in this year’s LEAD is offered to any Year11 and 12 students who are interested in being active in Senior Ministry Teams in Schools. The cost for participants is $20.00 and names are to be given to Mr Howard by Friday 23rd February.
Sacramental Program
The Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion will be celebrated later this year in the Clarence Valley Parish. If your child would like to undertake the Sacramental program could you please phone the College and discuss this with Mrs Kathy Warby or our Leader of School Evangelisation Mr Thomas Howard. We will aim to support your child in undertaking the program to prepare them to receive the Sacraments.
SWIMMING CARNIVAL
Our annual Swimming Carnival will be held on Wednesday 21st February at the Maclean Olympic Pool. The Carnival will begin at 9.30am and finish at approximately 2.30pm. All parents/carers will receive an event notice via Compass which will outline all important information. Please ensure this is completed so that transport can be arranged for students from the College to Maclean and back again.
VAPING
Below is an infographic from the Catholic Schools Parent Assembly regarding vaping. As parents we encourage you to have conversations with your child about the harmful effects of vaping and address it as you would any other risk to your child’s health. It is important to keep the lines of communication open and show your child that you are concerned about their health and safety.
We have previously shared information about the harmful effects of vaping. Vaping is on the rise in Australia and has become popular amongst teenagers and young adults. Alarmingly, a recent study has also shown that there is an increase in the number of primary school-aged children who are experimenting with vapes. There are many misconceptions about vapes being fairly harmless and that vapes in Australia do not contain nicotine. Although purchasing vapes containing nicotine without a prescription is illegal in Australia, many vapes labelled as nicotine-free do contain nicotine.
Although advertising and peers can heavily influence your teen’s decisions, the impact
you have as a parent, carries enormous weight. Research has found that parental involvement and a positive outlook can make a significant difference in healthy decision- making, both now and in the future.
Mrs Kathy Warby
Assistant Principal - Mission and Wellbeing
Shrove Tuesday
Uni Roadshow CVAS
On Tuesday 13th February, 13 students in Year 12 attended Clarence Valley Anglican School, Clarenza to partake in the College Annual University Roadshow Event. Representatives from The University of Newcastle, Southern Cross University, The University of New England and The Charles Sturt University presented as guest speakers at the event, providing essential information to the Year 12 students intending to go to university in 2025.
High Achiever’s “Top Tips” for Business Studies
A heartfelt thank you to our 2023 Graduate, Mayha Mead-Davies for taking the time to share with Year 11 Business Studies students her “top tips” for success in the Business Studies HSC course.
Mayha was asked many questions about how she went about studying for this course. Her honesty and practical advice were well received. Mayha’s advice included information about regular study routines, knowing your BS syllabus really well, using palm cards for Business concepts, practicing HSC questions, seeking and acting on feedback from her Business Studies Buddy and her teacher, engaging in peer collaboration, and deliberate self care (including getting quality sleep, daily exercise, eating well, listening to music especially Taylor Swift, taking timed breaks for rest, friends and her passion for cooking).
Thank you again Mayha for your sage advice and generously sharing your HSC experience with the current Year 11 Business Studies students. You continue to be amazing!
Year 11 English
Year 11 Advanced and Standard English classes are studying a topic called Reading to Write: Constructing the Outsider, and have been studying a text called Those Gauls Must Be Crazy by local author Claire Aman. The story is set in Grafton, particularly the railway station, the old bridge, and the Anglican Church.
As part of this study, the English teachers organised a writing excursion to the locations in the story. We walked the path taken by the main character in the story, and the students made observations, and wrote short descriptions of details along the way. The students thoroughly enjoyed the experience and were well-engaged in the writing activities.
The next part of our project will be meeting with Claire Aman to discuss the writing process and the ideas and inspiration for her short stories. This work will assist the students in developing creative writing based on their own experiences.
Year 7 Unity Day
On Friday 16th February, Year 7 students attended their Unity Day at the grounds of St Mary’s Catholic Church in Grafton. The day was structured on the theme of 'Jesus is at the Centre of all we do' and aims to deepen the students understanding of the centrality of Jesus in their lives and the life of the College. The day encouraged rapport and a sense of belonging with the students being guided by their Year Coordinator, House Leaders and Student House Leaders. It was a great day had by all and students enjoyed learning about the history of McAuley Catholic College, the College House system, the Sisters of Mercy and the Clarence Valley Parish.
We especially thank Sister Jenny Hartley who shared her time with us and deepened our understanding of the history of the Sisters of Mercy in Grafton.
Year 9 Food Technology
Our Year 9 Food Technology students recently participated in their first practical lesson, making freshly baked garlic bread. This term, they are learning essential cooking skills and the importance of safety and hygiene in the kitchen. Students embraced sustainability by using parsley harvested from our school garden.
Our school bus operator Busways is reminding all road users, parents, and students to ‘be bus aware’ as part of Transport for NSW’s Bus Safety Week campaign, running Feb 19 - 25.
Bus Safety Week, part of the ‘Be Bus Aware’ campaign, sees Governments, bus operators, and emergency services raise awareness about the importance of being safe in and around buses and spread the message to ‘Be Bus Aware’. The initiative provides a timely reminder to parents to have a talk with their children about bus safety; to motorists when giving way to buses; to pedestrians to make sure they are alert of their surroundings; and to cyclists to ensure they can see where buses are. We all have a part to play in bus safety.
The ‘Be Bus Aware’ campaign has been developed with input from Bus NSW, NSW Police and Transport for NSW. For more information on bus safety or to learn about Transport for NSW’s ‘Be Bus Aware’ campaign visit the Busways website.
This is an invitation to parents and carers to visit our Careers website. Go to the College website and click on Teaching and Learning, click Careers and that will take you to valuable links to assist with information on jobs, apprenticeships and universities. The site can also be assessed by going to www.
The Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) Program is run at MCC for interested students who are intending to leave school at the end of Year 10.
- Contributing to the development of workplace skills and entry level skills in their industry
- Promoting to young people the career potential of their industry
- Providing access to a pool of future paid apprentices, casual or part-time workers
- Enabling potential recruitment of new employees who can be immediately productive
- Developing the-training and supervisory skills of employees who will induct, train, supervise and/or assess MCC students
- Enabling employees to mentor young people in their career decision making process
- Encouraging students to become involved with businesses in their local community.
- Improving understanding of the work environment and employers' expectations
- Increasing self-understanding, maturity, independence and self-confidence, especially in the workplace
- Increasing motivation to continue to study and/or undertake further training
- Ability to put knowledge gained in the classroom into practice in a real world situation
- Opportunity for personal improvement through the development of employability and generic skills
- Development of networks and obtaining industry feedback and a professional referee
- Enhancing opportunities for an apprenticeship, casual or part-time employment
- Providing an opportunity to try out career choices before leaving school
- Catering for a diverse range of students and learning needs
- Information from employers regarding expectations and work tasks to facilitate a better match between employer and student
- Engaged students who are able to put classroom learning into practice and contribute their experiences to classroom discussions.
Rod Paton
Careers Adviser
Please advise the school if your child suffers a concussion outside of school hours (e.g. while participating in community sport).
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As communicated in our previous Newsletter and the College Handbook:
Hats - need to be purchased from the uniform shop located at the end of the car park. Hats are no longer available to purchase through the front office. Year 7 students have been provided with a hat as part of the enrolment pack.
Please Note: All other aspects of the uniform policy are to be followed - shoes, hair, jewellery, tattoos, piercings etc, as per the College Planner and College Handbook.
Uniforms can still be ordered on the website www.mccuniformshop.com.au which will be ready to collect once the uniforms arrive.
UNIFORM TRANSITION
The transition to the new uniform is a two-year process. By 2026 all students will be wearing the new uniform. New students to the College are required to wear the new uniform. For current students 2024 (students in years 8, 9, 10 & 12) may wear the old uniform. All students are welcome to purchase the new uniform items. We have outlined below the uniform requirements for students across the year groups:
COLLEGE UNIFORM - BOYS
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Old Uniform 2024 - Years 8, 9 10 & 12 |
New Uniform 2024 - Years 7 & 11 All students are welcome to wear this uniform |
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SHIRT |
Junior – Blue (shirts may be worn as an out-shirt if shirt tail trimmed and hemmed) Senior – White short-sleeve (shirts may be worn as an out-shirt if shirt-tail trimmed and hemmed) |
Junior – Blue with McAuley crest (shirts are worn out) Senior – White short-sleeve with McAuley crest (shirts are worn out) |
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TIE |
Not required from 2024 Senior students may wear one for formal occasions |
No longer required |
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SHORTS |
College Grey Shorts |
College Charcoal Grey Shorts with College crest |
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LONG PANTS (optional) |
College Long Charcoal Grey Pants with College crest (Long pants are an optional item) |
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BELT |
Grey or Black |
Optional Grey or Black (not available at the uniform shop) |
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SOCKS |
Junior – Long grey socks with MCC colour stripes Senior - Long White walk – pulled up |
Junior and Senior – Grey ankle socks |
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SHOES |
Black POLISHED leather lace-up with a heel. Sandals, boots and canvas shoes are not permitted. (Sports shoes are only to be worn on Sports days) |
Black POLISHED leather lace-up with a heel. Sandals, boots and canvas shoes are not permitted. (Sports shoes are only to be worn on Sports days) |
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JUMPER / JACKET |
Maroon 'Gotcha' with McAuley crest, Para Sport Jacket with McAuley crest |
Maroon jumper with College crest and/or Softshell maroon jacket with College crest |
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CAP/HAT |
Blue cap and/or maroon bucket hat. |
Navy cap and/or Navy bucket hat with College crest - No longer available at the College office |
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JEWELLERY |
See statement on Jewellery |
See statement on Jewellery |
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HAIR |
Hair is to be well groomed and tidy. Long hair over the collar must be tied back. Extremes of hairstyle, including extremes of colours are not permitted. |
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Boys must be clean-shaven at all times |
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COLLEGE UNIFORM - GIRLS
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Old Uniform 2024 - Years 8, 9 10 & 12 |
New Uniform 2024 - Years 7 & 11 All students are welcome to wear this uniform |
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BLOUSE |
Junior – Honey Overblouse with Maroon piping Senior – White Overblouse with Maroon piping |
Junior – Blue with maroon piping with College crest Senior – White short-sleeve with maroon piping with College Crest |
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TIE |
Junior – striped Maroon / Royal Blue / White Senior – plain Maroon with monogram |
No Tie |
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SKIRT |
'Crestalene' Garnet, knee length (Maroon bike pants may be worn under the skirt) |
Maroon knee length College skirt with College Crest (Maroon bike pants may be worn under the skirt) |
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DRESS SHORTS |
Students may wear the new College shorts |
Maroon College dress shorts with College crest |
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LONG PANTS |
Students may wear the new College Charcoal Pants |
Optional item - College Long Charcoal Grey Pants with College Crest |
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SOCKS |
White ankle |
White ankle |
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TIGHTS |
Beige or maroon (Optional) |
Beige or maroon (Optional) |
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SHOES |
Black POLISHED leather lace-up with a heel. Sandals, boots and canvas shoes are not permitted. (Sports shoes are only to be worn on Sports days) |
Black POLISHED leather lace-up with a heel. Sandals, boots and canvas shoes are not permitted. (Sports shoes are only to be worn on Sports days) |
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JUMPER / JACKET |
Maroon 'Gotcha' with McAuley crest, Para Sport Jacket with McAuley crest |
Maroon jumper with College crest and/or Softshell maroon jacket with College crest |
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CAP/HAT |
Blue cap and/or maroon bucket hat. |
Navy cap and/or bucket hat. |
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JEWELLERY |
See statement on Jewellery |
See statement on Jewellery |
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HAIR |
Hair is to be well groomed and tidy. Long hair over the collar must be tied back. Extremes of hairstyle, including extremes of colours are not permitted. |
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SPORT / PE UNIFORM - UNISEX
If students do not have their correct sport uniform they are to wear normal uniform with a note of explanation and change into their sport clothing.
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Old Uniform 2024 - Years 8, 9 10 & 12 |
New Uniform 2024 - Years 7 & 11 All students are welcome to wear this uniform |
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TOP |
White College Sports polo with monogram |
Blue & Maroon College Sports polo with College Crest |
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SHORTS |
Maroon Shorts |
Maroon Shorts with MCC logo |
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SOCKS |
White ankle |
White ankle |
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SHOES |
Sport joggers. Canvas shoes are NOT permitted |
Sport joggers, NOT canvas |
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TRACK PANTS |
Maroon (Optional - Sport Days Only) |
Maroon with MCC logo (Optional - Sport Days Only) |
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JUMPER / JACKET |
Maroon 'Gotcha' with monogram, Para Sport Jacket or Maroon Woollen College-Style Jumper |
Maroon jumper with College Crest, Softshell maroon jacket with College Crest |
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CAP/HAT |
Blue cap and/or maroon bucket hat. |
Navy cap and/or bucket hat. |
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GIRLS SWIMMERS |
One-piece swimming costumes are to be worn during sports lessons, swimming carnivals and activity days where swimming is an option. |
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BOYS SWIMMERS |
Boardshorts or knee-length skins are to be worn during sports lessons, swimming carnivals and activity days where swimming is an option. |
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SCHOOL SHOES
Please take note of the attached diagram regarding the correct College school shoes. The shoes McAuley Catholic College students are required to wear need to be ‘school style’, that is black leather polishable, low-cut, lace-up shoes with a distinguishable heel on the shoe (not too big). The diagram outlines acceptable and unacceptable footwear.
SPORTS UNIFORM FOR PE/PASS/SLR/DRAMA LESSONS
Students may wear their sports uniform on days they have a scheduled practical PDHPE/PASS lesson. Students will be advised at the beginning of the year by their class teachers when their practical lessons will be.
All students are the wear full school uniform every Wednesday and on days they do not have a timetabled practical lesson.
- PE & PASS students can wear their sports uniform when they have a practical lesson - as indicated on their timetable as HALL.
- Wednesday is a formal uniform day for all students.
- Drama students are to change into their PE uniform (or shorts etc). This will be in the P1 Toilets and change room.
- SLR students are to change into their PE uniform. This will be in the Hall toilets & change room.
- GEM students are to change into their PE uniform. (Some of these students may require a uniform pass as discussed with Sophie/Tahnee). Change will be in the Hall toilets & change room
- Students training on a day that they don't have PE or PASS prac, change into their sports uniform
- Senior students are to wear their formal uniform every day except Thursday.
- Year 10 and seniors who have a Year 10 shirt can wear them on sports day only.
9. Practical subjects - Tech, Science, VET: When PE/PASS/etc prac falls on the same day as Tech, Science, VET Prac: Students are to bring their appropriate footwear and or clothing (eg boots) OR they can wear their formal uniform for practical work and change into sport uniform
We are proud of our canteen menu and work hard to offer nutritious meals; many being made fresh in-house daily. We also cater for special dietary requirements (please ask).
We work with our suppliers to purchase goods at the best possible prices, but unfortunately, prices on certain lines have increased and we have had to pass on some of these increases.
On offer daily are a variety of freshly made sandwiches, rolls, wraps and salad bowls along with our regular pie warmer staples.
- On Mondays, we offer Lasagna, hotdogs and pizza;
- Tuesday - beef burgers and crispy chicken wraps;
- Wednesday - sushi and other Asian delights, and meatball subs
- Thursday - chicken burgers and nachos;
- Friday - butter chicken, fisherman’s basket, nuggets & chips, oven-fried chicken & chips, chicken schnitzel on Turkish
Breakfast is available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 am and features bacon and egg muffins, pancakes, croissants, toast, hot chocolate and hash browns when available.
The fridge is full of canteen-approved drinks including no-sugar mineral water, kombucha, milk, and juice to name a few. We also have frozen icy poles and ice creams.
EFTPOS facilities are available (except for American Express) and lunch orders can be placed before 9 am. Our menu is available on the school website and on the canteen window. The College also offers lunch orders online through the Flexischools app. Please see the attached flyer to get started.
Canteen Menu 2024
Wishing everyone a healthy 2024,
Tracey, Cheryl and Kim
February
20th: Parent Meeting
21st: Swimming Carnival, Maclean Pool
22nd: Yr 8 Geography Excursion to Shannon Creek Dam (8.4 & 8.5)
23rd: Yr 8 Geography Excursion to Shannon Creek Dam (8.1, 8.2 & 8.3)
26th Feb - 1st Mar: Yr 12 Work Placement Week 1
27th: Yr 10 Geography Excursion; Trip to the Tip (10.3 & 10.4)
Dio Individual Touch Trials - Sawtell
28th: 27th: Yr 10 Geography Excursion; Trip to the Tip (10.1 & 10.2)
29th: NSWCCC Golf
March
1st: Backup Date Dio Individual Touch Trials - Sawtell
4th - 8th: Yr 12 Work Placement - Week 2
4th: NSWCCC Tennis - Parramatta
5th: Dio Winter Sports Trials - Open Boys & Girls Rugby League & Soccer
7th: Dio Swiming - Port Macquarie
8th: Lenten Fish Fry
12th: Backup Date Dio Winter Sports Trials - Open Boys & Girls Rugby League & Soccer
Dio Tennis Trials
13th - 20th: NAPLAN - Yr 7 & 9 Students
14th: Opens Basketball Dio Championships - Coffs Harbour
21st - 22nd: LEAD
21st: Backup Date Dio Swiming - Port Macquarie
25th: Staff Development Day - Pupil Free Day (School Closed)
26th: Yr 10 School Vaccinations
Northern NSW AFL Trials Feighan Oval Warners Bay
27th: Opens Football Gala Day - North
Please find attached the latest Parish Bulletins from Clarence Valley Parish
