Today we marked R U OK day across the school. The R U OK campaign raises awareness about the importance of connection, of meaningful conversations and of checking in with friends, family and colleagues. It reminds us that showing care and being a supportive listener have the power to change lives. Feeling connected and cared for by others is vital for mental health and wellbeing. A simple conversation can make a difference and often prevent problems from becoming bigger. We are reminded to:

• Start a conversation by asking ‘R U OK?’
• Give others our full attention and listen without interrupting.
• Encourage others to seek help if they are struggling.
• Follow up and check in after the conversation to show you care and still there for them.

Whilst R U OK? Day is an important day for raising awareness about mental health and wellbeing, every day needs to be an R U OK? Day in how we care for each other. Thank you to all in our school community who organised our R U OK Day events.

Thank You

As this is the final newsletter for Term 3, I’d like to thank students, families and staff for your support, hard work and care over the past eight weeks.

There have been many highlights: the recent Immersion Day, Year 9 Community Service, the Year 10 Social, course selection for 2026 interschool sport and much more.

Next week Year 10 students will be on Work Experience, and Year 9 students are looking forward to their camp. We hope that these will be enriching experiences for both groups, and look forward to hearing all about what they have learnt on their return.

Congratulations to Year 9 students on a terrific Premier League season with three teams making the semi-finals (Girls and Boys Volleyball, and Boys Soccer). As much as we are thrilled with the success students have experienced, we are equally proud of the great sportsmanship and school spirit shown by all students who represented the school.

Without a doubt it has been a full term, so it’s no surprise that we’re all ready for a break! I hope that everyone enjoys this time with family and friends, and the opportunity to enjoy life at a less hectic pace.

Start of Term 4

Students will return to school on Monday 06 2025. This will be Day 6 on the timetable.

Term 4 Timetable

There are some changes to the timetable for the start of Term 4. We ask that students check their timetable in the second week of the holidays. Remember, we start on DAY 6.

Enrolment for 2026

Enrolment at the College continues automatically from year to year. However, if a student in Years 7, 8 or 9 is not returning in 2026, we ask that families notify us as soon as possible. Please email jneves@crcstalbans.com.au or ring Jackie Neves on 9366 2544 with this information.

Your assistance with this is much appreciated as we have an extensive waiting list at most levels and would like to let these families know sooner, rather than later.

Preparing for Term 4

School holidays are certainly a time for rest and recreation, however, the time between Terms 3 and 4 is more like a semi-colon than a full stop. It is a pause in the semester, a chance to catch your breath before the important final term. Some students will have projects or homework to complete over the break. It’s a good idea to get this done earlier, rather than later.

With exams only 6 or 7 weeks away, the holidays are a good time to begin revision of Term 3 work and / or to catch up on any missed work. Those who struggle with organisation might use this time to put some order into folders. Filing old notes and worksheets might be a good start. Ensuring that you have all the stationery you need for Term 4 would help.

If students do little else it would be helpful to find some time to read each day.

Term 4 Uniform

Families are reminded that Weeks 1 – 4 are a transition period for uniform. Students can wear either full summer or full winter uniform but not a mix and match of both.

Following the Cup Weekend, from Wednesday 05 November all students will need to be in full summer uniform.

The holidays may be a good time to check that students have all that is required.

Newsletter

The newsletter is published fortnightly and available online on Day 10 (Friday Week 2).

Newsletter Days for Term 4 2025:           

Fridays: 10 October, 24 October, 07 November, 21 November, 15 December