Welcome to Week 6 of Term 3
By Mr Stuart Ralph, Principal
Here at St Brendan-Shaw College we are committed to promoting Positive Behaviour through our school-wide framework. Positive behaviour in children and teenagers is about acting, speaking and responding in ways that help with getting along with others, staying safe and developing well.
When children and teenagers behave in positive ways, it’s good for their wellbeing, relationships with family and friends, learning, health and safety, and confidence.
Warm and loving relationships that include regular positive attention help to lay the foundation for all areas of child and teenage development, including behaviour. Supporting this is the essential relationship between home and school. Raising teens is no easy task, let's face it none of us have all the answers, but I want our families to know that we are here to support them.
The College has purchased a SchoolTV subscription full of great resources for parents, students and staff on a range of valuable topics, such as Bullying, Respectful Relationships, Understanding Adolescence and School Refusal. I encourage all families to save this link, as it is really a wonderful resource for parents.
Families can access SchoolTV by going to: https://sbsc.tas.schooltv.me
Senior Reports and Parent-Teacher Interviews
A reminder to families that Senior Reports (Years 11-12) were made accessible on Tuesday 27 August via SEQTA Engage*. Please note that students in Years 7-10 have already received their interim and mid-year Academic Reports and will not receive reports this time. However, parents/guardians of students in Years 7-10 can book parent-teacher interviews, to be held on Wednesday 4 September, to discuss their child's progress.
Parent-teacher interviews will be held on Wednesday 4 September from 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm. This is the third parent-teacher evening held this year, added to the academic calendar to provide parents/guardians and students with an opportunity to meet and discuss progress at this important time of year for our students as they consolidate their learning. Students are strongly encouraged to attend appointments.
Parent Teacher Online bookings opened on Tuesday 27 August at 3:00 pm; and close on Monday 2 September at 7:00 pm. If you require assistance in making a booking or experience technical issues, please contact the College on (03) 6424 7622.
*The College is aware of a technical issue with some reports and is working to have this rectified quickly. Please contact the College with any concerns.
College Trivia Night – Friday 30 August
Our Senior SRC is holding its annual fundraiser in the Genesis Centre this Friday 30 August, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. All funds raised will go directly to the Warrawee Women’s Shelter, which supports women and children in our community. We thank our community for their enthusiastic support. With all tables booked and very generous donations by local businesses and the community, we are sure to have a great evening in support of this worthy cause.
Moderation Day | Student Free Day
Please note that moderation day on Friday 6 September was originally marked as a student-free day for Years 10-12. However, because the College is moving to a new Learning Management System next year, this will now be a student-free day for all students in Years 7-12 to allow staff to begin training with the new system.
Dr Andrew Fuller – Monday 9 September
We are delighted to be hosting Dr Andrew Fuller, renowned clinical psychologist, family therapist, author, and speaker, who will visit our school community on Monday, 9 September. I urge all families to take this opportunity to listen to such a quality speaker. His experience will benefit parents and our young people. The College extends our appreciation to the Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council for their grant to allow this opportunity.
All are welcome and we encourage you to share this opportunity with friends and colleagues who may wish to attend. Further information is available in the College newsletter and social media.
A reminder to families that you need to register for this event.
RSVP (Google Form): https://sbsc.me/DrAndrewFuller... RSVP by Wednesday, 4 September
We have a large number of families already registered and look forward to seeing you on the night.
Sports
Over the last week the College has continued to see sporting success. Our Senior Girls Soccer team remains undefeated, and our Senior boys team are pushing for a semi final appearance. Our Senior Girls netball team have finished the season off strongly. With many of the girls playing netball for the first time, they drew with Scotch Oakburn College last week and then defeated Launceston Church Grammar here at the College yesterday evening.
On Tuesday, our NSATIS Swimming team travelled to Launceston Aquatic Centre to participate in the NSATIS carnival. The team performed strongly, representing the College with pride.
Our U14 Girls finished 3rd in their pennant and our junior Girls 4th overall. Abbie Tattersall broke the 50m U13 Girls record and Braydee DiNunzio finished third in her race with all three competitors recording times above the previous record!
French Trip
Our 25 French trip students must be getting excited with only 27 days to go! The College is currently investigating trips that will be on offer for our students next year.
Enrolments
The College has a limited number of spaces for Year 7, 2025 available. The taster day for our non Catholic school students is being held on Thursday 26 September. This is the final week of Term 3. Taster days are an important part of the transition process, so I encourage families and friends of the St Brendan-Shaw College community not to miss this opportunity. Students will need to have completed an enrolment application to attend on this day.
Dance Eisteddfod
Congratulations to our Year 9/10 and Senior Dance students who secured first place in the School Group category and 3rd place in the open contemporary group section at the recent Devonport Eisteddfod. I thank Mrs Marlii Forward and Mrs Natalie Healey for supporting the students.
Friday Mass
The College has begun celebrating Mass every Friday morning in our Chapel at 8:15 am to 8:45 am. Families are most welcome to attend.
I would like to thank all families for their ongoing support of the College.
Yours sincerely,
Mr Stuart Ralph
Principal