Welcome back to Term 4! Term 4 is a very exciting and quick term for our Year 10 cohort. It is an exciting time to watch our Year 10 students transition into the non-compulsory phase of learning and continue towards their pathway goals. 

Year 10 Key Dates 

• Year 10 Exam Block - Monday 24th November - Thursday 27th November. Students will only be expected onsite when they have a scheduled exam or are required onsite to complete assessment. All students will need to remain in the exam room for the duration of their exam period. Study supervision will be available if students need to be onsite for this exam period. More information and exam timetables will be shared with students in the coming weeks.  
• Friday 28th November - Last day of Term 4 for Year 10 & 11 students.

Uniform Bank Process
As you may be aware, if a student arrives at school in incorrect uniform, they will be provided with a loaned uniform item for the day. This item must be returned at the end of the same school day. If it is not returned, families will be invoiced to cover the cost of a replacement.

To support this process, please note the following:

• If your child borrows a uniform item and does not return it the same day, a parent/caregiver will receive a text message notification.

• If the item remains outstanding, a follow-up email will be sent.

• In Weeks 5 and 10 of each term, any students who have not returned their loaned uniform will be invoiced for a replacement item. Once generated, these invoices cannot be removed as the college will be required to purchase a new item.

• For hygiene reasons, socks cannot be loaned. If a student is wearing incorrect socks, they will be provided with a new pair. An invoice of $2.00 will be issued to cover the cost, and the student will keep the socks.

Bus Protocols

A timely reminder that all students using bus services must have a valid bus pass, or tap-on using smart ticketing (e.g., Go Card or Tap&Go). This helps bus providers collect accurate service data and make informed decisions about routes and scheduling.

Students are reminded to follow the school’s bus queuing procedures:

• Students catching the early 6275 or 6265 should go straight to the bus stop after school. Students catching the later 6275 and 6265 must also queue at foundation park to ensure accurate bus route numbers and to reduce over-crowding concerns.

• Students catching other bus routes should queue in the designated area near Foundation Park. 

As student numbers grow, these routines are essential for maintaining safety and order.

Primary school staff will supervise younger students at the bus stop. Secondary students do not need to wait with their siblings but will be given priority boarding if they wish to sit together.