Welcome to term 3! I trust that all students enjoyed a relaxing a rejuvenating break and have returned back to the College with all cylinders firing!

You are my companion and must walk with me.’ (St Dominic)

Each year, the community of San Clemente join together to commemorate the Founder of the Dominican order, St Dominic. St Dominic’s Day is a day of great joy and celebration for our community. A day much anticipated by students and staff alike. St Dominic was born in 1170 in Castile (Spain), he was not just a man of his time but a man for all time. The Dominican Pillars of Service, Study, Community and Prayer are the standards of life St Dominic lived by and in turn gifted our San Clemente community. St Dominic’s Day reminds and centres us on his example and on ways we can live this out daily. Our St Dominic’s day was celebrated on Thursday 7^th August and students participated in a liturgy and a variety of carnival like activities to mark the celebration.

I would like to remind Year 7 and their parents/carers to be organised and prepared for each and every day sets the foundation for a positive day of learning and engagement. What amazes me is that some Year 7 students turn up to school without their equipment for learning! All students require their subject book, pens, a pencil, ruler, glue stick and a charged laptop. Please ensure your child has the correct equipment to assist with their learning.

The use of vapes amongst high school students is a concerning and relavent issue with rates continuing to rise.

Please have a look at the study below, which is being conducted by the University of Newcastle, and if you have time to complete the study, please do. The study aims to gain a deeper understanding of vaping and develop successful intervention strategies to support adolescents.

https://redcap.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au/redcap/surveys/?s=7TL8KX834D4RDLR7

If parents have any concerns please contact me on 40147300 or via email kate.tolfree@mn.catholic.edu.au.