From the Leader of Pastoral Care and Student Welfare

Uniform Expectations

A number of uniform issues need to be addressed over the holidays to avoid detentions in Term 4, eg. Girls - skirt length; and Boys - personal grooming and correct belts. On behalf of all Year Coordinators and myself, we ask for your cooperation in ensuring your sons and/or daughters comply with our uniform standards as outlined in the College Planner (and included here). Students are expected to abide by all areas of the uniform code.

R U OK Day

The College again participated in the annual R U OK? Day campaign, which was held on Thursday 10 September.

R U OK? Day is a day dedicated to inspiring and empowering everyone to meaningfully connect with people around them by asking the simple question “Are you OK?”. This year, there was a particular emphasis regarding ‘there’s more to say after R U OK?’. Now could be a great time to ask your child “Are you OK? and to support them in the event that they are struggling. ReachOut Australia has created resources to help parents help their young people.

The students and staff at the College were invited to wear a yellow ribbon (kindly made by Mrs Vitina Camp), and our newly elected SRC students, together with our current Year 12 Leaders, wore yellow R U OK? t-shirts. As a sign of unity within the Lismore Diocese, Mr Ryan Campbell led the College in Christian Meditation, and our school counsellors, Matt and Shannon, addressed our students in our virtual assembly. Thanks to the staff who also wore yellow on the day to increase awareness.

The R U OK? website has a range of resources available with further information, including how to ask R U OK?. A conversation can change a life.

Mr Eamon Brown
Leader of Pastoral Care and Student Welfare