The Week Ahead - Term 3, Week 10

Monday 9 September - Friday 13 September

From the Head of College

From the College Pastor

Community News

HSC Parent Connect Mango Fundraiser

The Hume Street Campus Parent Connect is running the annual Mango Fundraiser.  Please see below for more information and Parent Connect Mango Order Form.

R U OK Day - Thursday 12 September

A reminder to parents in regards to notice periods

As per the enrollment contract, a written notice must be submitted to withdraw your child from the College.

For any changes to enrollments starting from Term 1, 2025, the notice must be given by 1 October 2024.

Failure to provide the required notice will result in the tuition and boarding fees for Term 1, 2025 being charged and due for payment.

For more information or if you would like to speak to someone, please call the Business Office on 07 4688 2700.

Updated Policies

College Policies

The College has a number of public policies that are available for viewing through our website. These policies and procedures include statements about Privacy, Grievance Handling, Child-Protection, Anti-Discrimination and Respectful Relationships. Click here to access these policies.

For further information about any public policies and procedures of the College please contact either the Head of College or Directors of Campus.

    Volunteer Opportunity: Join Us for Oktoberfest with Parent Connect!

    As Oktoberfest approaches, Parent Connect is excited to announce that we are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help make this year's celebration the best one yet! This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in the community, meet new people, and enjoy the festive atmosphere of Oktoberfest.

    Why Volunteer?

    • Community Engagement: Be a part of a cherished local tradition and help create memorable experiences for attendees.
    • Skill Development: Gain valuable skills in event planning, coordination, and customer service.
    • Networking: Meet and connect with fellow volunteers and community members.
    • Fun: Enjoy the lively and joyful spirit of Oktoberfest while contributing to a good cause.

    Volunteer Roles:

    We have a variety of roles available to suit different interests and skills:

    • Setup Crew: Assist with setting up stalls, tables, decorations, and more.
    • Welcome Team: Greet guests at the entrance, provide information, and ensure a smooth check-in process.
    • Activity Coordinators: Help manage games, contests, and entertainment activities.
    • Food and Beverage Assistants: Assist with serving food and drinks, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring guests have a great dining experience.
    • Cleanup Crew: Help with dismantling and cleaning up after the event.

    How to Volunteer:

    If you're interested in volunteering, please click HERE to sign up. We welcome individuals, families, and groups to join us in making this Oktoberfest unforgettable!

    Thank you for your support, and we look forward to celebrating with you at Oktoberfest!

    Warm regards,
    The Parent Connect Team

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    Junior College

    Using and Updating Parent Lounge

    Updating Student Medical Details
    As a priority, please check your Parent Lounge and ensure that all records are accurate and up to date. Please add any food intolerances under Medical Conditions, selecting one of the many options in the drop-down box relating to ‘Allergic’ or ‘Diet’. If the food intolerance you need to enter isn’t listed, please select ‘Diet – Other’ and include the specifics in the ‘Details’ section.

    Using and Updating Parent Lounge
    We are always investigating ways to utilise Parent Lounge for effective communication between parents and the College. We have uploaded some short tutorial videos that have been created by TASS (Parent Lounge developer) to assist parents with becoming familiar with Parent Lounge. These videos can be found under School Links > Tutorial Videos – Parents.

    The following tutorial videos are currently available:

    Updating Media Consent, Intercampus Travel & ICT Policy
    It is important that the College maintains accurate records of parents’ consent regarding media, intercampus travel and ICT (information communication technology). Existing families are reminded that consent from previous years carries over each year until graduation. If you would like to update your records, please complete the updated form.

    Student Absences - Notifying the College

    Advising the College
    Please advise the College via Parent Lounge if a student is going to be absent for one or more days.  This should be done prior to 8.30am on the day of the absence.  If your student is absent, but you have not notified the College via Parent Lounge, you will receive an SMS notification during the morning. In this case, you need to acknowledge the absence via Parent Lounge as soon as possible.

    Cancelling Bus Transport
    If Inter-Campus Bus travel has been booked for your child and you wish for your child to not catch the bus for any reason, you must cancel the travel in the RollCall App.  An updated Bus List is printed from RollCall every afternoon to ensure that the correct students catch the bus.  If you have not updated Roll Call with an intended absence, it is likely that we will place your child on the bus as per the current RollCall travel bookings. 

    Cancelling Tuckshop
    Please remember that if your child is away on a Tuckshop day, you will need to contact your Campus Reception by 9.00am to request a cancellation of the Tuckshop order and receive a refund.

    JC Twilight Showcase - Wednesday 11 September

    This year we are inviting you to join us on Wednesday 11 September 5.30pm-6.30pm to explore classrooms and see the learning that has occurred over the last term/semester.

    You are welcome to stay for as long as you like and visit just a few or all of the classrooms. This is an exciting night for your children as they get to share with you their educational journey. 

    We look forward to seeing you there.

    JC Oktoberfest Raffle Hampers

    The Stephen Street Campus Parent Connect is excitedly preparing for the upcoming Oktoberfest event scheduled for Saturday 19 October, from 4pm to 8pm. This event aims to not only raise funds for the college but to also provide an opportunity for the college community to come together again.

    Outside School Hours Care

    Stephen Street Campus

    Sport News

    Sports News – Term 3, Week 8

    Results

    Volleyball - Finals

    SSC - Tennis Coaching

    Please see the flyer below for more information.

    Boarding

    Welcome from the Leadership Team

    From the News Desk

    Embrace

    Secondary College