Welcome parents and caregivers,
As we reflect over the events of the last few weeks, it’s hard to believe, as a nation, the enormity of the challenges we face today. Our prayers and thoughts go out to the people of Victoria, those suffering in our country and around the globe as a result of COVID19.
At the school level, it is important that our response to these current challenges is clear - we need to provide support for those in need, and ensure that our students are best placed to achieve their goals and fulfill their potential.
In response to the later, we are working hard to minimise the disruption to school life and maximise the opportunities for students to develop the knowledge and skills that will allow them to compete for jobs, and TAFE and University places. I am very proud of the work of all our college staff for the work they have put in to ensure students’ learning and wellbeing is the priority.
What is clear at this moment in time is that students must give 100% and make the most of every opportunity. We have spoken to students about this over the last couple of weeks, and it is important that at home, this message is reiterated and supported. Some of the keys messages students have been reminded of include:
Attendance - every day, every lesson counts. 100% success requires 100% effort;
Be prepared and ready to work - prepare to be successful;
Get the little things right and the big things will follow: Dress for success, participate fully, show respect for yourself and others.
COVID19 is not an excuse to opt out, it is a reason to work harder, smarter and most importantly, together.
Uniform and Sport
During this term we have reintroduced the opportunity for students to wear sports uniform on Thursday as students from Years 7 to 10 participate in sporting activities on Thursday afternoons. To date, this has been a great success with students appreciating the opportunity to participate in Soccer, OzTag, Olympic Weightlifting, Fitness Bootcamp, Tennis, eSport and self-defence. These activities form part of our wellbeing program and all students are required to attend and participate in their allocated activity. Please support this and ensure that your child attends in the college sports uniform. If they do not have the sports uniform they are required to attend school in the full college uniform - this includes the college blazer.
If you have any issues with acquiring the required uniform, please contact your child’s stage coordinator and we can arrange assistance. It is expected that students attend school in the correct uniform and support the standards of the college.
Enrolments and Fee Support
As you would be aware that the college provides support for families that require assistance and there is a process in place to assist with fees as we work through the COVID19 pandemic. Please do not hesitate to contact the office if you have any queries in this regard or visit the college website.
This also applies to new enrolment applications. We are committed to ensure that all families seeking a Catholic education for the child have the opportunity to do so at Delany College.
Tell Them From Me - Feedback Survey
Over the next few weeks we will be sending surveys to families that provide the college will value feedback about the learning and wellbeing programs at the college. In setting future directions for the college, gathering information about your experience and expectations is vital. A link will be distributed to you via our skoolbag app - please support us by completing the survey.
God Bless
Paul Easton
