Welcome back for Term 4. We hope you enjoyed a happy and safe holidays. Here are some important notices and reminders for parents:
Uniform reminder
Students may choose between summer and winter uniform between now and Melbourne Cup weekend. After that time, all students are expected to be wearing summer uniform. A reminder about the appropriate dress length for girls. Hats are now also required to be worn at recess and lunch as part of our SunSmart policy. The only hat that is permitted is the College bucket hat that is available from the Uniform Shop. Please check if your child has been able to locate their hat from earlier in the year. If they cannot find it, the Uniform Shop will have supplies. The hat is also a necessary item for Sport classes.
Year 12 exams
Over the holiday period our Year 12 VCE students were involved in trial exams as part of their revision for end of year exams. The first of the VCAA written exams is on 31 October, although oral and performance exams across a range of subjects are scheduled before this date. Subject teachers will guide the students through revision tasks and strategies but students need to commit to that bit extra as they move into the final phase of their VCE studies. Our thoughts and prayers are with them in the coming weeks.
Student-free day
Related to the Year 12 finish is the fact that Tuesday, October 23 is a student-free day for Years 7-11. On this day the Year 12 students join with the staff in a range of formal and informal activities to mark the end of formal secondary education. On the previous day, a full school assembly will be held to acknowledge the Year 12 students and to wish them well for exams and the future.
First aid reminder
As we are coming into the warmer weather, please remind your child to bring their drink bottle with them EVERY DAY. Students are encouraged to have their drink bottles with them at all times. The highest number of presentations to First Aid during the summer months is for headaches, mostly caused by lack of adequate hydration. Remember, we should ALL be drinking AT LEAST 8 cups/2 litres per day
MEL Survey
Parents are encouraged to fill in the Mercy Education Limited survey. You can find information about the survey HERE or further in this newsletter.
