STAFFING UPDATE – TERM 4
With the conclusion of the HSC examinations, there are a few staff members who will begin the arduous process of HSC marking so the students throughout NSW can receive their results in a timely manner. The following changes to the teaching staff throughout Term 4 are as follows:
– We warmly welcome Mr Nguyen, who was previously teaching at De La Salle Revesby to our teaching staff, replacing Mr Wakefield in the Mathematics and Religion faculties
– Mr Godsell is on leave for 3 weeks, in his absence Mrs Knowles will be the Acting Year 9 Pastoral Coordinator
TERM 4
Whilst the Graduation Day ending Term 3 is always a highlight for many families and students; the reality of upcoming examinations lurks in the background of student thoughts. Throughout the first few weeks, Year 12 students have meticulously (and possibly anxiously) gone about their studies in the completion of HSC papers along with thousands of other students. Our prayers and thoughts were with them at this time and in speaking with many students at either the beginning or the conclusion of their examinations they (for the majority) have felt pleased with their efforts. This may also be relief to say the final task is complete for that course, but an anxious wait for results will become the norm as they transition on their next journey.
Year 11 – upon returning from Senior Retreat have elected their College Captain and Vice Captain in a process which has taken over a Term to determine the make-up of the student leadership group. We are however, confident these fine young men having accepted their portfolio responsibility will lead the entire College throughout our 60th Jubilee year.
Stages 4 and 5 students are busy preparing for their final assessments for the year. This too is an anxious time for many students as deadlines approach and assessment criteria generates heightened stress levels. Students are reminder to be prepared and follow the processes in place to support them at this important time. The key elements at this stage of the term are communication and being organised; know what is required and when – ask the question, send an email before the due date.
Exciting times for 2019, as we welcomed our Year 6 students for their Orientation Day. The obvious anticipation of the unknown with varied degrees of expectation and trepidation for the day. This was eased throughout the day with boys settling well into the activities. The transition from primary to secondary education is always something that affects individuals differently and we look forward to welcoming these students next year as well as new families to our College community.
Mr B Walsh
Deputy Principal
