Over the past week, students and staff participated in a number of activities to mark Refugee Week, including a panel discussion. Thank you to the speakers for sharing their story, and the Social Justice Leaders, Mrs Dykes and Hayden for organising this week.

This year’s theme for Refugee Week is healing. It is an opportunity to celebrate the strength, courage and resilience of all who have been forced by war and terror to leave the world they know to build a new life in a ‘foreign’ land. It is also a chance to pause and reflect on how well we, as individuals, as local and parish communities and as a nation, welcome strangers. Do we open the door when they knock? Do we reach out or are we indifferent to their plight? Do we stand in solidarity or run in fear? Do we recognise Christ in the strangers we meet?

Thank You  

As we draw to the end of what has been a very busy term, I would like to thank everyone: students, staff and families for your hard work and support over the last 9 weeks.  The end of semester is a particularly challenging time for everyone. Just in the last three weeks, we have had exams, final assessment tasks, reports, Year 9 mock job interviews, Premier League finals, and Year 10 Tertiary visits. Without a doubt, we are looking forward to the break.

I wish all students, families and staff an enjoyable and relaxing holiday.

Welcome

We welcome Ms Monique Alafaci to our staff. Monique joins Jen Comerford in the Counselling Team. She will be working on Mondays and looks forward to getting to know students and families. We hope that Monique’s time with us is enjoyable and fulfilling.

Year 7 Premier League

During Term 2 Year 7 students have been participating in Premier League. Congratulations to all teams on the terrific school spirit and fine sportsmanship they have shown. Each team can boast that they did their absolute best and that they continually improved throughout the season. 

Three teams have made the finals: Boys and Girls Volleyball, and Boys Basketball. Well done to all involved. Thank you for Mr Boudahar (Sports Leader), Mr Damien Marshall and all the coaches and staff for their support of the teams.

Years 9 and 10 Exams

We would like to congratulate all students in Years 9 and 10 on their excellent approach to the recent exams. They followed instructions, were well prepared and managed themselves in a mature and responsible manner throughout the week.

Thank you to families for all your support during exam week, by being there for your son / daughter, in ensuring that they have the time and space for study but also in dealing with the changed arrangements for the school day.

Start of Term 3

Term 3 will commence on Monday 11 July 2022. Please note this will be Day 1 of the Semester 2 timetable.

Semester 2 Timetable

There will be a new timetable for Semester 2. This will be finalised during the holidays and will be available to students and families through the SIMON Learning Management System by the last Friday of the holidays, Friday 08 July 2022.

Monday 25 July 2022:  Staff Formation Day

Each year, staff have a day where they have the opportunity to explore and deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith. This day will take place on Monday 25 July 2022.  In the afternoon, staff will join colleagues from all the schools in the Federation of Catholic Regional Colleges for an Intercampus mass.  Students will not be required at school on this day.

Update on COVID-19 vaccination requirements for school staff, visitors and contractors

On Saturday the Victorian Government announced changes in relation to the vaccine mandate for staff, visitors and contractors in schools.  Details are outlined in the attached letter.

Save the Dates:  Year 10 Families

In Term 3 Year 10 students will be finalising their courses for Year 11. This brings to a conclusion much of the planning and preparation already done in the pastoral care program.

There are two activities which involve parents / carers - please note these in your diary. 

Wednesday 27 July:                      Sydenham Open Evening and Careers Expo

Tuesday 09 August:                      Course Planning Day at CRC St Albans

Annual Report 2021

Our 2021 Annual Report is now available to families on the College website at https://www.crcstalbans.catholic.edu.au/our-college/annual

We encourage the school community to take a look.

Newsletter

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

Newsletter Days for Term 3 2022:           

Fridays:               22 July,     5 August,     19 August,     02 September,     16 September