This year has seen many things postponed, with no certainty of when (or if) they can be held. Year 7s have not been able to participate in their camp, however, I fully intend to provide an experience as soon as is practicable, even if it morphs into a Year 8 camp. We are well down the path of enrolling 2021 Year 7s, with Zoom meetings being very effective. Again, as soon as possible we want to provide an informal opportunity for those who would normally have attended our Yr 7 2021 Information Evening to come up to the College and have a tour. Similarly, we are keen to have the Year 6 students from Catholic primary schools come and experience a day at the College.
The success of the remote enrolment interviews has encouraged us to consider that, when we hold Parent-Teacher Interviews next term, we could offer the option of either a face-to-face interview or a video interview via Zoom or Google Meet. We believe that the remote option might better suit some families.
I did receive an enquiry from the year 10s asking about their Celebration dinner. I met with them and shared some of the considerations that impinged upon this event. I would like to share some of this, here.
Our Year 12s have not been able to participate in many of the events that form their 'rite of passage' through the final year of formal schooling. They were not able to be presented with their Yr 12 Badge and be commissioned as leaders in front of the College community. Their Ball would normally have been held last month, and the Retreat is uncertain. Looking ahead, there remains the end-of-year celebrations: Final Assembly, preceded by Breakfast and a Liturgy; and then the Graduation Mass and Valedictory Dinner. Given that we cannot predict what will be possible, I am looking to have a 'Just-In-Case' event as soon as we can once restrictions are lifted. I believe, a Year 11 & 12 Winter Ball is favoured by the students. Consultation with them will underpin what eventuates.
For the same reason, I am leaning toward a similar timing for the Year 10 Dinner, rather than leave it until later in the year when restrictions may again be mandated.
