College Updates Term 1 Week 3 - 20 Feb 25

These dates may be subject to change at the discretion of the College. Any changes will be advised to parents and carers via Schoolzine.

Term 1 Opportunities for Collaboration

We are committed to fostering a positive and respectful partnership with both students and parents to ensure that every student receives the appropriate support for their learning and well-being. Below are some of the opportunities for us to collaborate with you this term:

Students in Yr 7 have completed Progressive Achievement Tests in Reading and Maths this week, with results to be shared on the students’ IHUM Google Classroom class by the end of next week.  Students in Yrs 2-10 will complete these tests in Term 2 and again in Term 4, as one form of evidence of student growth.  These tests are online and adaptive to allow students to experience both successes and challenges and we can access student results immediately. 

From 12-24 March, students in Yrs 3, 5, 7 and 9 will sit four NAPLAN tests (Reading, Writing, Conventions of Language and Numeracy).  There will be a NAPLAN Familiarisation experience on Monday, 3 March to ensure students have the lock down browser installed on their devices.  Further information will be sent out closer to the time about Lumen Christi's processes for provisions, withdrawals and exemptions.  Here is some general information: https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/naplan/naplan-for-parents-carers 

Primary Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 19 and Thursday, 20 March. Bookings can be made via SENTRAL from 9:00am Monday, 3 March to 3.30pm Friday, 14 March. Interviews are 10 minutes in length. More information will be sent out closer to the time.

Yr 12 Half Yearly Reports and Yrs 7-10 Interim Reports will be sent home via SENTRAL on the students’ last day of term, Thursday, 10 April. These provide insights into each students’ academic progress and learning attitudes/behaviours.

Yr 11 Half Yearly Reports and Secondary Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews will be in early Term 2, providing a great opportunity for collaboration between home and school, as we work together to support each person's learning journey. 

Monday, 24 February - Yr 7 Orientation Kianinny Bush camp.

Thank you to the parents who have signed the consent form, otherwise if you haven't, please ensure you have competed this asasp.

Reminder:

Students are to wear casual clothes on Monday and bring their own lunch. 

There is to be no phones or devices on camp.

Parents are welcome to pick their children up from Kianinny at 1:00pm on Wednesday or they can travel back to school by bus. 

Please note below the Items to bring to Camp list.

Hats or Caps are are now to be worn all year round when outside, students can choose either to wear a hat or cap.  If a student doesn't have either then the student will be required to sit in the shade.

Supplies now available at the Front Office as well as Lowes in Bega:

Bucket Hats: $18.50

Sports Caps:  $19.50

Socks:           $21.00 pack of 3

Lumen Christi Catholic College and Lowes have a contracted price of $21.00 per 3-pack of LCCC socks.

Lowes single pair LCCC sock price is $11.95.

To honour Lowes pricing commitment to Lumen, a bulk-buy price of $21.00 will now be applied to the sale of 3 pairs of socks in the one transaction.

For families that have purchased socks at $11.95 per pair, visit the Lowes Bega store with proof of purchase, pay the extra $9.05 and Lowes will supply you with 2 more pairs of socks. For Lowes Zero cardholders, your proof of purchase will be recorded in their system.

NSW Community Health will visit the College to provide Yr 10  vaccinations to students on 12 March 2025.

Please ensure consent for your child has been completed prior to the day. Consent for vaccinations is to be completed online via your Service NSW account, please see below flyer for further details. For parents who are unable to provide consent online, paper consent forms will be available at the Front Office.

Any students who missed their Yr 10 vaccinations last year are welcome to register for a catch up vaccine. Yr 7 vaccinations will be held in Term 2, date to be confirmed.

NESA HSC Examination Provisions - for Yr 12 2025 

If students would like to apply, please contact Helen.Bigelow@cg.catholic.edu.au 

Link for information about Disability Provisions:

https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/hsc/disability-provisions

Questacon Innovation Workshops

Yr 7 on Friday, 21 March

Yr 8 on Thursday, 20 March

Yr 9 on Monday, 24 March

Students will be participating in a workshop run by Questacon.  

Students are challenged to solve problems and encouraged to make, test, and refine their ideas through hands-on prototyping, developing their creative 

problem-solving skills. These experiences help to equip students with critical and creative thinking skills and build their confidence to tackle problems across the curriculum and beyond. Students will participate in a 90 minute workshop. 

Consent needs to be given in Compass.  Any questions Gretchen Walsh (Head of Science) gretchen.walsh@cg.catholic.edu.au

The Federal Government's School Student Broadband Initiative provides a free NBN service to eligible families with school age children.

Please see the link below:

 School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI)