Dear Parents, Carers, Students, Staff and Friends of the College,

It is hard to believe that we are already well into Week 4 of the Academic Year. The College year has started extremely well and the boys are to be congratulated on their application to their studies and for the way the vast majority of students have presented themselves each day. Last week saw two wonderful community celebrations and it was a tremendous pleasure to be able to join together as a whole College to celebrate our Opening Mass and our Swimming Carnival. 

Pick up and Drop off

Thank you to those parents and carers who support the College by driving safely and adhering to the No Stopping and No Parking signs found near the College. 

Before School Supervision

A reminder to students, parents and carers that before school supervision commences at 8.20am. Prior to this time there are no staff on duty. When students arrive at the College they are required to be in either the FLP or on the Visser Lawn.

Attendance and Punctuality

There is a clear and direct correlation between student attendance and academic performance. It is important that all students are in class and taking an active role in their learning if they are to fulfil their potential. 

Of course there are occasions when our students are genuinely unwell and it is important that they stay at home and follow the advice of their medical practitioners. If this is not the case though, we would ask that you support the College and in doing so, support your son’s learning by insisting that he attends school everyday. 

A reminder that the College day starts at 8.45am. All students are expected to be on site at this time and prepared to commence their day. If a student accumulates three lates, he will receive a Wednesday detention as a consequence. Not only are we attempting to guide our young men academically but also provide them with life long lessons that they can take with them beyond the College gates. 

Supporting your son’s learning

We are often asked by parents what it is that they can do to support their son’s learning. The answer is perhaps not as complicated as many expect it to be. It is incredible how much we can support learning by simply showing an interest. It is important that our children see how much value we place on gaining a good education and that effort and commitment are rewarded as much as the final grade. 

Each afternoon please take the time to talk to your son about his day and what work he has been doing. Ask to read over his Assessment tasks and homework and to listen to what he feels he is doing well and what he thinks he needs to do better. 

All parents are expected to sign their son’s diary weekly but please also feel free to use the diary as a method to communicate with your son’s teacher. You can also reach out to each of your son’s teachers via email or phone at any time. 

It is a well documented fact that the best results for an individual child are achieved when home and school are working together to support learning, growth and development. Please know that you have the support and a wonderful staff here at the College and that we will do all we can to assist each young man to become the very best version of themselves.