Welcome to Week 6! They say two weeks is a long time in politics and the same can be said for schools! We have just heard that the NSW regional lockdown has been extended until August 28, please keep an eye on Compass and social media for communications and updates. Staff spent Monday and Tuesday preparing for online learning and finetuning their skills in using Microsoft Teams which is the video platform we are now required to use for lessons.

Students began online learning yesterday. Their learning program is the same as the student’s current timetable and teachers will be predominantly using Microsoft teams and Google Classroom. It is important for students to briefly check in with their PC class at 8:45 each day so the PC teacher can mark the roll. Please do not hesitate to contact the school or the individual teacher if you have any concerns or queries.

We also ran an online Year 12 assembly yesterday. Student wellbeing continues to be a high priority and the wellbeing team will be hosting online events and providing ongoing support. Our wonderful Catholic Care counsellor, Bek Sheely, is working online, and new appointments can be organised by contacting Mrs McInerney. Because students are using the online world more than usual, parents might like to visit the website of the eSafety Commissioner to check advice for online safety for various age groups:

https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/skills-advice/online-safety-basics

The student leadership speeches were held in front of the whole College last Tuesday. I am very pleased and proud to announce that the student leadership team for 2021/2022:

Eliza Butt

Chelsea Cleverdon

Sarah Dillon

Charlotte Doldissen

Nicholas Louttit

Charles Tuckfield

Brianee Taylor

Trysta Willoughby

Madeline Wegmann

Ximing Xia 

In these uncertain times, it is so important that we are kind to each other. Please do not hesitate to contact me or the College if you have questions or concerns.

Stay safe

Kathy Holding