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Huon and Channel Athletics Carnival
Selected students from Year 3–6 recently represented our College at the Huon and Channel Athletics Carnival in Huonville. They made us incredibly proud—not only with their achievements on the track and in the field events, but also through their fantastic team spirit and sportsmanship.
A big thank you to our teachers and Year 8 helpers for their organisation and support, and to the parents who came along to cheer on our students and encourage them to do their best.
Year 8 Visual Arts
Year 8 Garden Class
Cultural Camp 2025 Year 9 and 10
To commence Term 1 secondary Aboriginal students, along with some buddies, enjoyed a trip to Spring Bay Mill and Maria Island.
The camp began with a smoking ceremony and introduction to the site of Spring Bay Mill with Luke Mabb. Cultural activities that went into the night included making clapsticks, spears as well as art activities such as decorating clap sticks.
The following day was spent exploring the land with a bush walk across the island. As well as experiencing the sea country and snorkelling with Kaeyo and Ethan from Free Dive Tas.
The final day consisted of a walk and yarn on the beach. We would love to share some trip highlights:
- I enjoyed diving and touching crabs - Ada
- Learning about how to dive to the sand bed - Bronte
- I dove to the bottom and snatched a shell - Hollie
- Learning about sea country on Maria Island - Emily
- It was great to see students making spears and improving their skills in the water. I saw the coolest fish with iridescent blue stripes and the most enormous crayfish I have ever seen in the marine reserve. Ms Davies
- Learning about the old structures on Maria Island - Coby
- It was awesome to spend time on Country and camp in an amazing place - Mrs Synnott
- Seeing a wombat digging in the ground, picnicing at the reservoir and doing art - Jaeda
- I loved getting in the reserve, duck diving and seeing all the students try their hardest snorkeling even in some tiring sea country conditions - Miss Hickey
- Seeing wombats on Maria Island - Daniel
- Exploring Maria Island and creating rock stacks at windlass bay - Grace
- Being out on country - Zavier
- Learning about making spears - Tyler
- Going to Maria Island and making spears - Lincoln
Purple Day
On Wednesday all students and staff enjoyed the opportunity to dress in Purple in support of Caritas Australia and Project Compassion. Students were able to purchase biscuits and cupcakes baked by our Year 9/10 VET Hospitality students and have their hair coloured. A huge thanks to our College student leadership team for coordinating the day and our Hospitality students for making the beautiful cupcakes and biscuits. All money will now be sent to Caritas in support of their many projects that help those in need in our Australian and global communities.
Bus Behavior Matters
Over the course of 2021, our students with a selection from Cygnet Primary , worked on a code of behavior for bus travel.
FOR STUDENTS…
I understand that my behaviour and attitude while travelling on buses impacts on the safety, comfort and wellbeing of myself, the driver and all other passengers. While travelling on the school buses:
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I will not… |
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FOR FAMILIES…
I acknowledge that travelling on the school bus is a privilege and not a right, and that inappropriate behaviour on the bus affects the safety of the driver and all passengers.
If walking my child(ren) to and from the bus stop, I will deliver and collect my child(ren) on the same side of the road as they board or exit the bus.
If I drive my child(ren) to and from the bus, I will park my vehicle in a safe location on the opposite side of the road from the bus stop. I will cross the road to meet my children when they exit the bus and escort them safely back to my vehicle once the bus has resumed its journey.
I understand the above Code of Student Behaviour and have discussed these expectations with my child(ren). I understand that failure to comply with the Code of behaviour may place others at risk. I understand that the following process will be followed by the schools if my child(ren) do not comply with the Code of Behaviour:
- A first offence will result in a written letter of warning, stating the inappropriate behaviour
- A second offence, even if different to the first, will result in a three-day suspension from bus travel, communicated in writing and stating the inappropriate behaviour
- A third offence or serious physical assault will result in a two-week suspension from bus travel, communicated in writing and stating the inappropriate behaviour
My child(ren) using the school bus services implies that our family agrees
to comply with all aspects of this agreement.
School Bell Times
Contact and communication during the school day
SMS Absence Notifications
The College accepts SMS absentee notifications. Please SMS: 0488 863 246 with your child's name, grade and absent reason. Please save this number in your phone for future reference.
Drink Bottles
Please make sure your child brings a drink bottle to school each day.
College Facebook Page / Instagram
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Have your childs medical details changed?
A gentle reminder to advise the school if your child's medical details have recently changed. Please contact the College office to ensure your childs details are current.
For Sale - SJCC Oven
Young Voices Awards 2025
Deadline: Entries are due by 5pm (AEST), Friday 9 May 2025.
National Catholic Education Commission - 2025 Federal Election
First Lego League
