St Agnes

Catholic High School

November newsletter - term 4

Principal's message

Dear Parents, Students and Staff,

We are already more than half way through the term and Christmas will be here before you know it. So much has happened in the last three weeks in the St Agnes Community. I hope you enjoy reading this newsletter.

CEDP System Leaders’ and Clergy Symposium

On the 3rd and 4th November Mr. Hilder, Mr Kemmes, Mr Madigan and I attended the CEDP System Leaders and Clergy Symposium for 2022. This was the first gathering of this kind for some time and was an opportunity for school leaders, system leaders and clergy in our Diocese to gather and reflect on our Catholic identity in all areas of our work and ministry. This opportunity enabled us to build a shared understanding of what it means to be a member of a Catholic community.

The theme was inspiring: Catholic Education for All: Developing a Culture of Dialogue. Bishop Reverend Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM Conv DD STL, Bishop of Parramatta, opened the symposium and delivered the keynote speech. The prime focus of his speech was the importance of our Catholic identity in a changing world; a Catholic identity that is centered in mission and therefore propagated and given life in dialogue with all. The ideas raised and directions of our future work in Catholic education are inspiring, and we look forward to the gifts that this work will seed and bring to all in our school community now and in the future.

We were challenged by our Bishop, to think about the diversity of gifts in our community that contribute to Catholic Education for all and, to look at ways we can create an ongoing culture of dialogue in our schools. Everyone has something to learn and everyone has something to offer. He also used this beautiful quote “We sit on the old mat, in order to weave the new”, which I think demonstrates how in a culture of dialogue we are always working together as parents, students, teachers and as a parish to contribute to a school culture that will enable our young people to flourish in all areas of their lives.

During the opening prayer, a Cross for all of our schools in Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta, held our focus and the significance of St Agnes as a part of this community of schools was special.

Prayer

God of Love,

You call us to be people of purpose.

Open our eyes to the great significance of our work together as day by day we give witness to Your love and transform the lives of the young people in our care.

We ask this in the name of Jesus.

Amen

Remembrance Day

Friday 11th November was Remembrance Day, a day of national commemoration. On this day at 11 am, The St Agnes community paused in silence for a minute to remember the bravery and sacrifice of the men and women who lost their lives while serving Australia and its allies in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. During Period 2, the Know Your Learner (KYL) lesson, Miss Feilding organised a guest speaker, Crystal Hanna a former Captain in the Australian Defence Force Army Reserves who has been part of Australia’s peacekeeping efforts. This was followed by some discussion and activities. Anish Khadka, our School Captain, came up with the idea for students to colour in poppies. These were then placed throughout the day at the Lone Pine tree.

Congratulations Mrs Karafotias

Our careers teacher, Nashwa Karafotias, was recognised at the 10th anniversary of Pasifika Achievement To Higher Education (PATHE), a Western Sydney University program, dedicated to the successful retention and achievement of Pasifika tertiary students.

Nashwa is a great advocate for equity in Pasifika higher education and our Pasifika students have, and will continue to, embrace the PATHE program through Nashwa's guidance.

It was a moving celebration of educational partnerships and showcased the significant milestones and impact PATHE has and continues to have on students, their families, and broader communities.

New Building

Our new building project has made progress with ground floor footings ready for the concrete slab. This will be poured within the next few weeks. Thankfully the weather has been kind to us and we have been able to push ahead before the Christmas break. Completion is still expected in Term 4 2023.

We are excited to see the project coming together and cannot wait to see our new TAS, Visual Art and Canteen area take shape and provide us with the much-needed teaching space and improved school facilities for our entire St Agnes community.

Greg Whitby’s Farewell Mass

On Wednesday 16th November our leaders; Annabelle Kayrouz, Anish Khadka, Heleana Soriano and Favour Gueh, a parent representative Mrs Osbourn, Mr Kemmis and I attended the Executive Director Greg Whitby AM KSG Mass of Thanksgiving to mark his retirement. We gathered at St Patrick’s Cathedral along with representatives from 80 schools across the Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta.

Mass was concelebrated by Bishop Vincent Long, members of the Curia and Diocesan Priests. Greg Whitby has led Catholic schools across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains as Executive Director of the Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta since 2006. He also served as Director of Schools at the Catholic Education Office in Wollongong from 1999 to 2006. Prior to this, Greg was a teacher and school leader in government and Catholic schools. This included a period as Principal of Emmaus Catholic College Kemps Creek. He has also lectured in the Business Faculty at Western Sydney University.

In a thoughtful homily, Bishop Vincent celebrated Greg’s dedication to education for more than fifty years, reflecting, with a “tinge of sadness” that “all good things must come to an end”. He praised Greg’s commitment to “education as a vehicle for social equity and inclusion” and, for his educational leadership that has put Parramatta “on the cutting edge”. He reminded all present that the Holy Father teaches that we must not be content with the status quo. The Bishop also commended Greg’s “dedication, integrity and a sense of Mission”, especially through times of challenge and encouraged all present to foster Greg’s strong legacy.

Greg Whitby addressing the audience at the end Mass (We are in the front row)

Fr Chris De Souza reflected on his 12 years working as Episcopal Vicar for Education and Formation in the Diocese of Parramatta, thanking Greg for the legacy he will leave behind. He said three words best summed up Greg as a leader: “passion, compassion and faithfulness”.

Greg Whitby then had an opportunity to address the many staff, students and family members present, extending heartfelt gratitude to have so many people there to celebrate the occasion. He thanked Jarara Cultural Centre colleague Josh Sly for the moving Smoking Ceremony prior to the Mass, a meaningful tradition reflecting Greg’s commitment to Reconciliation and deep respect for Aboriginal people, culture, and spirituality.

Greg’s speech featured several entertaining stories of his own school years, especially his encounters with teachers. He also extended many thanks to his colleagues. Greg said that he was proud of the growth and change he has seen in local schools. He also acknowledged the five Bishops he had worked with, with mention of Bishop Vincent Long’s vision and commitment to transformation. Greg thanked his family and friends and concluded his remarks by sharing some sage advice with students, drawing on the words of Micah 6:8: “act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with your God”.

A highlight was listening to the choir made up of CEDP staff and students singing a rendition of the Hallelujah Chorus. Handel’s Messiah is a favourite of Greg’s, and he gave the performers a standing ovation after briefly pretending to be a conductor. “That’s the kind of music I’d like to go out to,” Bishop Vincent ad-libbed.

The Mass was followed by light refreshments, and we had an opportunity to take photos with Greg. Further, Greg’s service to education has previously been recognised with the award as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) and the award of a Papal Knighthood in the Order of St Gregory the Great in 2013. He has received a presidential citation from the Australian Council of Educational Leaders and, in 2017, he was awarded the Sir Harold Wyndham Medal for his contribution to the education of young people in NSW.

Reflection from the students

We School Captains and SRC leaders witnessed a significant moment at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta on Wednesday, 16th November 2022. The event began with a Smoking Ceremony that was led by Josh Sly, an Aboriginal Cultural Officer from the Jarara Indigenous Education Unit. The Thanksgiving Mass followed this. We were graced by the choir's angelic voices, who did an outstanding job of singing the Hallelujah Chorus by George F. Handel, a favourite piece of Mr Whitby’s. Mr Whitby then gave a memorable and comedic speech about his experiences, journey as an educator and finally, as the Executive Director of Catholic Education in Parramatta Diocese. Finally, we had the opportunity to have lunch in the courtyard with the other schools, Principals and CEDP Executive members.

On our way back to school, we had fun playing Spoto with our teachers, it was a tie!!

When we returned, we all only had a few moments to ourselves before we made our way to Advanced English with… Mr Kemmis! We all had a great day and our thanks to Mrs Holland and Mr Kemmis.

Annabelle Kayrouz, Anish Khadka, Heleana Soriano and Favour Gueh

Reconciliation

As Catholics, we take pride in the sacraments which help us not only witness our faith but, become more fully members of the Catholic community. St Agnes has been fortunate to have been part of the journey of the Sacrament of Reconciliation with Kaynon Kwan and Aldrich Santua in Year 7. Both students engaged in a 6-week program to understand how God's mercy and forgiveness bring about change in the world. We are honoured to have been part of the experience.

I would like to thank Mrs Collimore and Mr Madigan who helped to organise and instruct Kaynon and Aldrich on their faith. A special thank you to Fr Galbert for being the presence of Christ and showing Kaynon and Aldrich the loving and merciful face of Christ.

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Ltd

From the beginning of 2023, the Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta will have a new name, Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Ltd. The organisation will also have a new governance framework. It is not expected that these changes will have an impact on the day-to-day operation of schools, or upon students, parents and carers, or parishes. Further information is available here.

Peer Support Leaders

The Peer Support Program for 2023 is now in full swing and following on from the Year 9 camp, 32 Year 9 students were selected as Peer Support Leaders for 2023. On Wednesday 16th November these students were taken through their first training and development session in preparation for the Year 7 2023 Orientation Day. The students all participated with enthusiasm and dedication and are ready to support the new Year 7 cohort in their high school transition. We thank these leaders for their commitment to building the St Agnes culture and look forward to welcoming the next generation of dedicated students.

HSC Reader Writers

Thank you to our wonderful students who volunteered their time to assist our HSC students during their exams to act as readers and writers. Some of the HSC exams finished at 5.00pm and these students stayed back.

Year 12 Formal

The HSC examinations concluded on Friday 4th November. Our Year 12 students have approached their examinations with diligence and focus. This cohort experienced three years of challenges to navigate as senior students. The resilience and ability to be agile in challenging circumstances will be strengths as they embark on the next chapters in their lives. We wish all our students, and their families, every success. The final celebration for these students was their Year 12 formal which took place at Eden Venues, Edensor Park last Thursday 10th November. All our students looked fabulous and had a great time enjoying each other's company while dancing the night away. Over 40 staff attended the formal which is a tribute to our current Year 12 students.

I would like to thank Ms Gale and Mr Di lienio who organised a great evening which Year 12 will remember. Also, I would like to thank the Formal Committee members. The students were well-behaved and had a great night.

Celebrating the Class of 2022!!

Year 12 Formal

Year 7 Orientation

On Friday 18 November, over 180 Year 6 students took part in this year's Orientation Day. Focused on providing an opportunity for students to meet their fellow students, soon-to-be teachers and student leaders, Orientation Day is a day our newest students have to start building connections with their new peers.

The day began with a Welcome and prayer before heading off to numerous activities. Students were encouraged to branch out from their current connections and to converse with students from other schools. By the end of the day, students were chatting, playing and embarking on their first steps towards lifelong friendships.

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From the Assistant Principal -Learning Transformation

It is very clear that we can see (and feel) November is well and truly upon us. The tell-tale signs of the Christmas season are already starting to appear in shop windows and the weather, for the most part, is warming up. Recent weeks at St Agnes have been very much dominated by the HSC Examinations, Stage 5 examinations, Stage 4 assessment tasks and a myriad of other activities.

At this point of the year, all students are challenged to continue their quest for learning and to ensure that they meet the standards the school expects of them. Whilst we do understand the job of a teenager is to question, they must show respect in order to receive it. This is not simply in the way they speak to each other and their teachers; it is also in how they present themselves each day and their willingness to embrace new learning opportunities. It is this that makes the students here at St Agnes renowned for their warmth and hospitality.

Year 12

Our Yr 12 students have finally completed ALL their examinations! Congratulations to all!! We, as a community, now must patiently wait until the 15th December for the HSC results and the release of the ATAR.

Year 12 2022/23

The HSC year has begun once again at St Agnes and all of our Year 11 students have now officially commenced their HSC courses. This is a time when students have considered their pattern of study, in some cases made minor changes and now must commit themselves to achieve their personal best. We are excited about the year ahead for each of them and to be able to walk alongside them, as support and guide, as they prepare for the HSC examinations in 2023.

Year 11 2023

All of our Yr 10 students have received confirmation from the school about their pattern of study for Yr 11 and are now looking forward to commencing their Stage 6 studies. As a means to prepare our students, we will be running a Step Up into Yr 11 programme at the end of this month/early December for 5 days. This is where the students are able to see what the subject is about and recalibrate their minds so that they are ready for the following year.

Years 7 - 10

All students have now finished (or are in the process of finalising) their last assessment or examination for their subjects. From now until the end of the year, each student needs to make sure all school learning and home learning is completed. This will provide the teachers with the last piece of information needed for end-of-year reports. Alongside this, when the students receive their results, ensure that any advice or “next steps” provided by the teachers are recorded in preparation for 2023.

Study Skills Tip for November:

Make Great Study Notes

It is always a good time to seriously think about making study notes – especially if you haven’t been doing them regularly throughout the year. Find out what topics will be tested, make a quick mind map of each topic so you can see an overview of what you need to learn, and then start making point-form notes about what you need to learn and remember for the exam. You want to make your study notes as soon as possible so you have ample time to learn them and to do lots of practice questions.

Top 5 Tips to Improve Your Notes:

1. POINTS: Avoid long sentences and condense content into key points.
   
2. TABLES: Use tables wherever you can to create structure and make the content easier to learn.
   
3. KEYWORDS: Pull out keywords and capitalise them (as shown in this list).
   
4. HIGHLIGHT: Make sure the main content stands out (but don’t go crazy with colour).
   
5. FEEDBACK: Show your notes to teachers, parents and friends so they can suggest ways to improve them.
   

You can learn more about making great study notes in the SUMMARISING unit of www.studyskillshandbook.com.au by logging in with these details:

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Mr Kemmis

Assistant Principal - Learning Transformation

From the Assistant Principal - School Culture

Online safety is something that needs our whole community to work together to achieve positive outcomes for our students. St Agnes regularly discusses and workshops key information to students through a variety of activities. It is important that teachers, students and families are all aware of the dangers that the online world can present and things that can be done at home to keep children safe.

This link (Link to the E-safety Commissioner website) gives access to parents to help with a range of issues regarding online safety. There is also a range of opportunities to engage in webinars, download resources and also connect with experts in this field.

We encourage all parents to regularly have these discussions with their children and to work with the school at any stage.

Vaping and e-cigarettes

While the use and misuse of traditional cigarettes have declined steadily for many years, the same cannot be said for vaping or e-cigarettes. Please note that they are illegal for anyone under the age of 18 and are prohibited for students at St Agnes.

Are they Safe?

NO. According to the Australian Government Department of Health, the simple answer is NO. These devices have a range of substances including known cancer-causing agents and agents that also cause DNA damage such as; formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, and acrolein.

Are nicotine-free e-cigarettes or vapes safe?

NO. There are fruity-flavoured vapes that don’t contain tobacco, however, research shows that there is a strong association between youths that are initially non-smokers that start sucking on the fruity flavour vape like it’s a lollipop, that then go on to becoming future smokers. These fruity flavours are even more dangerous because of the packaging. According to Dr. Michelle Jongenelis of Curtin University, if you put them amongst lollies, lollipops or popcorn, you wouldn’t be able to tell the difference. The vials are very colourful and enticing and are marketed towards young adolescents.

What does an e-cigarette or vape look like?

This is an important question as many parents may have even seen their children with one of these not knowing what it actually is. Some are obvious and look like a cigarette, pipes or cigars, but others look like highlighters, pens or even USB sticks. Disguised deliberately to market to young children. They even smell nice, you can get them in flavours such as strawberry and banana and are often packaged in bright colours that can easily be mistaken for textas or lip gloss. All of these are still dangerous and harmful when consumed.

From the Head of Mission

Pace e Bene - Peace and blessings to all members of the St Agnes Community

Year 12 retreat

Since 2020 we have been trying to have our Year 12 Retreat at Collaroy, and due to the Pandemic, this could not happen. This year we were able to finally make our way to Collaroy to begin our retreat where we focused on the theme

There is one God who is the Father of all (Eph 4:6). This was a three-day retreat, where staff gave up their time so generously to assist with the formation of the students. Thank you to the following staff members; Mr Sadsad, Mrs Karafotias, Ms Raad, Mr Cruickshank, Mr Dempsey, Mr Zucco, Mrs Udovicic, Mrs Fraser, Ms Phillips, Mrs Holland, Mr Hilder and Mr Kemmis. The objectives for the retreat were as follows; to reflect and evaluate their personal values and priorities, their relationships with family, friends and God, and their future hopes and goals as they begin their HSC year, and post-year 12.

Listed below are some reflections from staff and students about their experience.

Bianca Vultureanu

On the 26th October, Year 11 went on their retreat to Collaroy. The Year group got to learn more about their teachers, peers and themselves through a multitude of different presentations created by their teachers. The experience as a whole was about learning more about themselves and building bonds with their peers in the cohort through games and activities such as the Balloon Introduction Game, where the students were given a balloon and a piece of string and had to ask questions before popping the other person’s balloon. Throughout our time there the centre provided the students with delicious meals during the day, as well as free time to roam the grounds playing basketball, soccer or just relaxing on the field. On the second day, Year 11 went to the beach where they spent the afternoon enjoying free time with their friends and creating memories. Collaroy Centre was an experience that none of us will forget and that we will continue to reminisce on for years to come.

Peter Boustany

The location and scenery of the retreat were nothing short of spectacular. The cabins were clean and were overall good. The activities were great and I particularly enjoyed listening to people open up about their personal lives which allowed us to create deeper connections between friends, teachers and classmates.

The sessions 'Relationship' and 'Road of Life' were the activities that most stood out to me. It was interesting to listen to teachers stand up and tell us about their life stories and how their life experiences helped form them into the people they are, I felt that it was the most insightful aspect of the retreat. I also had a lot of fun participating in activities outside of the allocated session times because the free time helped me to socialise with friends. The beach was the most fun experience of the retreat, and in retrospect, this was one of the best school trips I have ever been on based on location and fun. If I had the chance to go again I would do it without hesitation.

Norbert Alcala

The retreat offered many great activities for students to partake in. The Collaroy Centre facilitated many of the creative activities instigated by the teachers, which was a great learning experience for Year 12. These activities consisted of:

• Expression of personal experience with teachers and students, which formed connections with other students through vulnerability and relatability.
• Going to the beach. Some students walked on the beach with peers, while others participated in sports.
• Games with other students included a competitive aspect.
• Free time, allows an outlet for students to socialize and engage in sports.

The St Agnes Retreat was a great opportunity for students to refresh their minds before dealing with the stresses of Year 12, as well as strengthening the relationships between peers and creating new ones.

Overall, the St Agnes retreat provided positive insights for all that were involved, as it proved to be an uplifting and inspiring experience.

Miss Raad

Our 2023 cohort spent two nights at Collaroy for their Year 12 retreat and returned to school saying it should have been longer.

Initially, our students did not know what to expect and asked, "what do we do at a retreat?". This was a difficult question to answer because being part of a community is one of the many great gifts God gives us, and experiences like this often awaken a feeling of togetherness that cannot always be put into words.

So what did we do? We prayed. We came together as the St Agnes family we are and reconnected. We shared our stories. We laughed. We cried. We learnt new things about each other. We made new friends. We talked to each other. We discovered new talents. We sang. We ran off the beach and into a shelter (it rained). We ate sunflower seeds. We snacked via the vending machine. We played Uno, soccer & cricket. We wore sunglasses indoors at 8pm.

No one really tells you high school is the best years of your life, and you only realise this afterwards-- but here is to the class of 2023 making their final year of school together the best one yet!

Sacramental Program- Reconciliation

Over the past 6 weeks, the following students embarked on their spiritual journey to undertake the Sacrament of Reconciliation. For these two students, it was a personal decision in which to continue their faith journey in the Christian Faith. Congratulations to Kanyon Kwan and Aldrich Santua of Year 7, who on the 3rd November, made the sacrament a reality, through Father Galbert (St Aidans Parish) celebrating the sacrament and the continuous support of Mrs Collimore our Sacramental Leader, and Mr Sadsad (Assistant Leader of Mission) who provided the reflective and contemplative space for the students, once they had completed the sacrament.

St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal.

As part of our Outreach program, St Agnes is partnering with St Vincent de Paul for their Christmas appeal. Students are encouraged to bring in what they can to contribute to the hamper appeal. This drive will begin on Monday the 21st November and conclude on Friday 2nd December. Please see the list below relating to the Items required for donation.

Road to Bethlehem

Our annual pilgrimage “ The Road to Bethlehem” will take place on 7th December in our Alverna Space. This year, our pilgrimage will look different from previous years, however, we will still be capturing the significance of Advent, and ultimately the Nativity story. It will be a time for students to reflect and engage with the story as the students bring it to life in a new way. A casting call for students will be through Compass in week 7.

Mr Patrick Madigan

Head of Mission

Around the Classrooms

Department of Public Prosecution Excursion

Grace Valades, Eli Kendrigan and Jewel Osborne attended the Department of Public Prosecutions on Tuesday 15th November. There they met Sally Dowling SC who is the Director of Public Prosecutions.

They were able to immerse themselves in the experience of attending court, observing the legal processes and the day-to-day runnings of both District and Local Courts.

They all gained value from the experience and this is their reflection on the day:

"We got some really important information about going into law. You can go into Law through many pathways and you don’t need to go directly into a University. It was so interesting hearing their personal stories and what they get out of being a lawyer. We also learnt about the variety of other different opportunities within the Law. You don’t need to be a lawyer you can assist witnesses or behind the scenes. You can also be mentored and help with practical experiences within the law." Grace Valdes

"The most memorable part of the day was learning about the different concepts of law." Jewel Osbourne

"I learnt about the differences in the wigs that barristers wear." Eli Kendrigan

Year 12 Society & Culture

Year 12 Society and Culture attended the HSC PIP Day with hundreds of other Society and Culture students from across Sydney last Wednesday 2nd November.

They heard from expert HSC markers and a former HSC student whose award winning Personal Interest Project is published in the State Library of NSW. Accompanied by Mrs Millwood and Ms Udovicic, students travelled by train to the Wesley Centre where they not only learned key skills for their Personal Interest Project, but were treated to performances by Australian Hip Hop Artists, Morganics and Kween G.

The Personal Interest Project is a major work and comprises 40% of student's HSC marks for Society and Culture. Students will be working on their PIPs for the next eight months.

Beyond School, What's Next?

Beyond School - What's Next' event was held on Tuesday 8th November, it is designed to allow high-school students from Years 10, 11, and 12 the opportunity to have conversations and coaching sessions with experts from their desired field. St Agnes had 40 students from Years 10, 11 and 12 attend on Tuesday.

It was a very successful event with over 170 students in attendance, plus a few parents who were assisting their sons/daughters to understand the 'world of work'. Many parents and their sons/daughters were learning together.

There were approximately 20-25 providers to assist students with their queries, and when CEDP host the next 'Beyond School' event, (March 2023) they will have additional service providers added to the list, including Western Sydney Airport recruitment. It was also great to have the ADF present this year, Opal Healthcare, and CPB who will run the tunnelling of the rail line from Badgerys Creek to St Marys with many Civil Construction Traineeships available. These organisations have also indicated their desire to develop Partnerships to improve student transitions.

Noticeboard

Tap on and tap off, every time you travel by bus

Opal card data gathered by tapping on and tapping off is used to determine demand for bus services. If students don’t tap on and tap off every time, then bus services will appear underutilised. Without accurate data, the need for additional services to match demand will most likely be overlooked.

It is a requirement of bus travel that your child has a valid Student Opal card and that they tap on and off each time they use the school bus or route bus service. This is outlined in the TfNSW Code of Conduct as follows:

“It is a condition of the School Pass Terms and the Student Codes of Conduct when travelling that students in possession of the School Opal card must tap on and tap off every time when using public transport to travel to and from school. Per section 3.2 of the Opal Privacy Policy, Transport for NSW collects information from taps on and tap offs to support coordination, planning and policy development for transport, transport services and transport infrastructure.”

It’s been noted that students from our school using the bus service have not been tapping on or off. In Term 4, there will be a strong focus on getting students back into good habits of tapping on and tapping off with their student Opal card.

We’re requesting your help to restore the tap on and tap off numbers to match the school bus travelling numbers to benefit the students, parents, school, and bus operator.

Thank you in advance.

Compass has become our primary parent communication tool for day-to-day operational matters, upcoming events, notices, and notifications so it is essential that all parents download the app.

It is more important than ever that we are able to communicate effectively, especially when it involves the safety of our children. If you haven't already, we ask that parents download the Compass app onto their devices for either Apple or Android.

• Compass is a web-based system allowing you to access up-to-date and meaningful information about our school and your child’s progress. Compass includes many different features, including the ability to:
  
• Be informed of important updates, events, and reminders
  
• View your child’s timetable
  
• Review your child’s attendance
  
• Provide explanations for periods of absence
  
• Update your contact details
  
• Book Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences.
  

Compass is accessible on any modern web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari) or by using the Compass iOS or Android apps.

If you have not received notifications via email can you please email the school to check on our contact details for you.

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