As we approach the final week of Term 3, I would like to commend our Year 9 students for the effort and commitment they have shown throughout what has been a busy and rewarding term. This is a crucial time of the year where perseverance and focus can make a real difference. I encourage all students to continue giving their best in the classroom, maintaining high standards in their learning, uniform, and behaviour, and supporting one another both inside and outside of school.

In the spirit of our Catholic values, let us remember that our learning is not just about personal achievement but also about growing in service, compassion, and faith. Each student has the opportunity to finish the term with a sense of pride, knowing they have contributed positively to our school community and lived out the Gospel values in their daily actions.

As we move towards the upcoming holiday break, I wish to extend my gratitude to our Year 9 families for your continued support of both your children and the wider College community. May the holiday period be a time of rest, renewal, and togetherness for you and your loved ones. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in Term 4 with refreshed energy and a strong sense of purpose.

As we prepare to enter the holidays, I encourage families to see this time as not only a chance for rest but also as an opportunity to nurture the values of integrity and resilience at home. These qualities, central to the mission of our College, will serve our young people well both in their studies and in life.

Families might foster integrity by:

• Encouraging open and honest conversations about challenges faced at school.
• Praising effort and truthfulness, even when mistakes are made.
• Setting aside time for shared activities that promote responsibility, such as helping with meals, volunteering, or supporting siblings.

To build resilience, families can:

• Emphasise the importance of trying again after setbacks, modelling perseverance in everyday life.
• Encourage healthy routines of rest, exercise, and prayer.
• Take time together for reflection and gratitude, perhaps by sharing daily blessings as a family.

Together, let us continue to walk in faith, hope, and love as we guide our students towards becoming young people of integrity and resilience.

A final thought on the importance of both integrity and resilience;

“Integrity is not something you show others…it is how you behave behind their back”

Families, as always, should you wish to discuss an issue concerning your child please do not hesitate to call The Office on 40147300 or email me directly - mitch.allan@mn.catholic.edu.au

Warm Regards,

Mitch Allan – Leader of Wellbeing & Engagement Year 9