· The 2024 mobile phone ban is fast approaching. As a parent / carer have you monitored your dependence on contacting your student? How often do we say “I’ll let you know during the day” with a plan to send a text or call. Experience from Victoria and NSW suggests it is not the students who struggle with the ban. Our implementation policy will be shared before the end of this year.

· The next two weeks are full with celebration events. Please ensure you are aware of when, where and any payments for the events you are attending such as Jnr Academic Awards, Jnr and Snr Sports Awards, Yr 12 Graduation.

· I encourage you to talk to your children about safety on eBikes. This is a fast growing mode of transport with the capacity to travel very quickly. Many car drivers have not adjusted to this speed adding to the risk for riders. We have been addressing students on parades about safe travel practices.

· For many families I say goodbye from being a current parent as our cohort of Year 12s finish officially at the end of next week. I have been constantly impressed by the vast number of alumni students and families who contribute to the school and I hope that each of you maintains contact, attending events and contributing where possible.

Chris Kern
Executive Principal