Dates
- Monday 22 April — EISM Athletics Carnival
- Tuesday 23 April — Anzac Day ceremony during Pastoral Care
- Wednesday 24 April — Student Progress Interviews online (this is a student free day)
- Thursday 25 April — Anzac Day public holiday
- Friday 26 April — closure day (student free day)
Supporting your student's success in Term 2
Welcome back to Term 2! We're excited to see students back in the classroom and engaged in learning. The first few weeks are crucial for getting back into a study routine and we know parents play a vital role in supporting their child's success.
Here are some tips to help:
- Establish a consistent schedule by creating dedicated study time each day, factoring in homework assignments. Please remember that if no homework is the claim, time revising and organising notes is a good thing to engage in.
- Communication is important to determine workload. Talk to your child about their classes, workload and any challenges they might be facing and give us a call if you need any support helping them.
- Utilise school resources. Remember we have Homework Club in McAuley Campus each Wednesday (3.30pm-4.30pm) and in Barak Campus four nights a week until at least 5.30pm.
Uniform update — a haircut heads-up
With football season kicking off, it's not uncommon for students to want to show their team spirit by copying the latest player's hairstyle. We recently updated our hair policy to be more inclusive and we appreciate your support in maintaining a positive learning environment.
Here's a quick reminder about the hair portion of the uniform policy: while self-expression is encouraged, the sides of hair cannot be cut shorter than a level two. This especially means not shaving the sides completely.
Planning a haircut soon? Please let your hairdresser or barber know that school policy prohibits shaved sides. We understand that accidents can happen, but arriving at school with a non-compliant haircut and the excuse of “the barber did it without me knowing” won't be accepted.
Shoes
We've noticed a bit of a trend lately — black runners being worn as the normal school shoe. Our uniform guidelines are very clear regarding footwear: shoes should be black leather, closed-toe shoes (think classic ‘school shoe’ style, not a platform or Dolly style) with a small heel. These shoes should fully enclose the foot, creating a neat and professional appearance.
Black runners, while comfortable for sport, don't meet these criteria. They are designed for athletic activity. Students are welcome to change into runners at recess and lunchtime if playing active games but will need to change back into their school shoes when returning to class.
Remember — following the uniform policy helps create a sense of community and prepares your child for a professional environment. If you have any questions about footwear or other uniform items, don't hesitate to ask a teacher, the uniform shop, or check out the student handbook.
Stay warm this season with our College beanie
With the weather starting to change and mornings becoming noticeably cooler, we'd like to remind you about our fantastic College beanies. These stylish and practical beanies are the perfect way for your child to stay warm and comfortable on their way to and from school. They're a great addition to any school uniform, especially on those crisp mornings.
We have a limited number of College Beanies available for purchase at the College Finance Office for just $10. Beanies are also available for purchase at the Bob Stewart Uniform Shop in Croydon.
Get yours before they're gone!
Health alert
College First Aid
The College has been notified that there have been some incidents of whooping cough in the bayside peninsula area, southern Melbourne and City of Monash, with the majority of cases being in the 10 to 14 years age group. Please see the document below for further information.
Please contact sephu.trace@monashhealth.org in relation to notification of cases or outbreaks, or if assistance is required with managing the outbreak.
