Welcome back to what is set to be another busy term at the College. It is lovely to see the College buzzing with anticipation and excitement after the break. We are all hoping that this level of excitement continues until the next break.

Wellbeing Space

The Wellbeing Space has been utilised by students at Lunchtime on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. The students who attend have the opportunity to play some games, relax in a safe space and can complete some mindfulness activities.

Grooming and Uniform

The boys have returned and a large majority are meeting the College expectations regarding their grooming and uniform. The boys are reminded that they need to wear their blazers to and from the College every day (with the exception of Thursday) each week. The boys will also need to ensure that they are wearing their ties and they are correctly tied each day. The second hand uniforms shop is open on Tuesday 8am - 915am and Friday from 8am - 845am. The Taleb uniform shop is open on Monday mornings from 8am - 10am and Wednesday afternoons from 3pm - 5pm if you require any additional items.

Attendance

The College has been focussing on attendance over the past year, and it is my privilege to announce that the attendance rate has significantly improved over the past 12 months. The Wellbeing and HCT teams have been busy ensuring that the students are regularly attending the College. The best learning happens when the students are in the classrooms to engage with it. The College overall attendance rate is 92%.

Further to this, we all understand how sometimes it is a struggle to get our children to school, which is why Ryde Council is hosting a free webinar for parents who are seeing signs of school refusal in their children. This webinar is designed for parents to engage with the wider community and educate themselves to be able to identify the signs of school avoidance or more complex school refusal.

The Webinar details are below:

The Complexity of School Refusal Webinar

Join experts from KYDS, EPIC and Youth Up Front to gain a greater understanding and explore support options to help 10 to 16-year-olds navigate school attendance challenges.

Who: For parents, carers and educators
When: Wednesday 14th May

Where:  Online via Zoom
Time: 7pm – 8.30pm

Cost: FREE
Registrations: The complexity of school refusal webinar | Northern Beaches Council

This webinar is an initiative of the Northern Region Network of Councils, produced by Northern Beaches Council, with support from Lane Cove, Mosman, North Sydney, City of Ryde, Willoughby City, Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, and Hunters Hill Council.

The Wellbeing Team is looking forward to another busy term providing the young men of Holy Cross the Support that they may require to ensure that they are at their best all of the time.

Melissa Rutter

DIRECTOR OF WELLBEING