It is hard to believe we are now approaching the end of the academic year. My congratulations to all students and staff as we come to the end of our first full year of schooling after the past two years of remote learning. Whilst I know as a society, we are still experiencing the challenges of returning to a new normal it has been really pleasing to be able to see students engaging in many learning opportunities and personal growth experiences that were difficult to access in 2020 and 2021. It was wonderful to once again be able to celebrate with students and families at the Year 12 Graduation dinner earlier in the week.

Headstart
Next week all students on the senior campus will begin classes in their 2023 year level. Students will meet their new teachers and class peers, begin course work for their new subjects, access their holiday homework and hear valuable information from their Year Level Coordinators about the year ahead. We warmly welcome the 2023 Year 9 students to the campus along with several new students at each year level. The Year 9 students will be engaging in additional pastoral lessons focused on assisting in the transition to the senior campus. This includes time with Year 12 students who will be assigned the Peer Support Leader for each homeroom.

On Monday 28 November there will be a final Mass for the senior campus students as we come together to give thanks for the blessings of 2022 school year and look forward with hope to 2023. I ask that all students please wear their College blazer to the Mass.

Preparing for 2023
The holidays is a great time for rest and recuperation after a very busy year. I also encourage students to organise themselves for the new year ahead. This includes:

• Replacing school shoes if required. Black runners or skate shoes are not permitted with the College uniform, I urge families to pleas be mindful of shoes that are marketed as school shoes.
• Checking length of the summer dress, the hem should be knee length
• All students require a school padlock, this can be purchased from the Accounts office.
• The only permitted bag is the College school bag
• Please see the book list for books, resources and materials required for each class.

Thanks to all families for their support of the College. I wish students and staff who are leaving the College at the end of the year every success and thank you for your contributions to our school.

Wishing you a safe and happy Christmas period and looking forward to working with you all in 2023.