2023 | ISSUE 13 | SJC Newsletter

Deputy News

As we make further progress into Term 3, week 7 concluded with parent teacher student interviews. Thankyou to all families who either came into the College or connected online to discuss their child’s learning progress this semester. If any family missed the opportunity to meet with a specific teacher I encourage you to contact that teacher directly via email, for further follow-up or discussions as needed.

The 2024 student leadership process was recently launched at a Mt Sion assembly. The College called for Year 11 students interested in serving the College as Captains or Touchstone Prefects to apply. Students were taken through a multi-step application process including an initial application letter, recorded speech and an interview with a senior leadership panel. The applicant pool was of an extremely high calibre, and I have no doubt that they will all lead the College with exceptional integrity in 2024. This process will continue through the term as we call upon 2024 Year 10 and 11 touchstone leaders and Year 9 Campus Captains. Families of students who secure a leadership position for 2024 will be informed prior to the commencement of term 4 and invited to the College’s annual Leadership Investiture ceremony.

With three weeks remaining in the term it is a pertinent time to remind all students and families of the expectations the College has in regards to behaviour. At this later time of the year we can often find student yard behaviours become more physical and students on buses behaving in an unsafe way. It is important that even outside of the classroom, we are respectful of all persons and places and that we conduct ourselves with compassion and integrity, particularly when on school site, school buses or representing the College in public.

Finally, our term will conclude with student and group photos scheduled from September 11-13. In preparation for these photos, we ask that all families ensure that their child has correct winter uniform, including a blazer and tie. All students will be reminded to be clean shaven and have long hair neatly tied back for the photos. Family photos and group photos will be scheduled throughout the week, with a specific schedule being provided to students in our daily bulletin notices.

Cassandra Gleeson
Deputy Principal - Wellbeing