2023 | ISSUE 16 | SJC Newsletter

Deputy News

YEAR 12 – We were extremely proud of the way our Year 12s finished their classes at the end of week 2 and the manner in which they represented themselves, their families and the College in a respectful way at the Graduation Mass, Celebration Day and at the Valedictory Dinner. The VCAA exams have now commenced with English taking place on Wednesday and continuing through to November 15. We have had many Year 12 students opting to study together on site and take advantage of their teachers’ expertise and guidance in the timetabled allocations. We wish all our VCE Year 12 students the best during this time and we offer a big thankyou to our Year 12 teachers who work in overdrive to get them prepared.

INVESTITURE CEREMONY – We soon move on from the leadership the Year 12s have offered and we are filled with optimism and confidence that our new cohort will take the reins and carry on their great work. Our Investiture Ceremony saw many fine young leaders being presented their leadership badges, stoles, blazers and ties depending upon their position. Our College Captain Michael Ahearn and Deputies Jude Payne and Kaine Shaw have instantly taken on the challenge with great vigour.

PAEDIATRIC CONCUSSION: EDUCATION FOR SCHOOLS – During the week all our staff gathered to learn more about concussion and what our responsibilities are as a school community. The presentation was delivered from McKellar Kids Rehab at Barwon Health who are part of the Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service. One key learning for us was the ‘Headcheck App’ that the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, in partnership with the AFL, have developed. It is a really useful tool to help parents, coaches, teachers to better recognise and concussion and provide guidance on recovery. The app, which is downloadable is free.

Barwon Health’s McKellar Kids Rehab is running a webinar next month on paediatric concussion. We have included the invitation details in the newsletter and through the following link. If you wish to attend link

WINTER UNIFORM/SUMMER UNIFORM - The spring weather has been in full flight as we experience warm and cold weather conditions spasmodically during each week. Students are welcome to wear either the summer or the winter uniform in Term 1 and 4 but need to wear the respective winter or summer uniform in full. We have too many students that are blending their uniforms by wearing their pants with the short-sleeved shirts or wearing shorts with their jackets.

HEADSTART – The 2024 academic school year starts on Thursday November 30 after all of our students have completed assessments and exams. More details regarding exams and Headstart will be sent out closer to the date.

Mark Kennedy
Deputy Principal - Wellbeing