Our New School Hours

As we prepare for the final term of the school year, we move into the biggest change to our school routine since the 1980s. As communicated to families last week, starting from Term 4, we will be implementing new school bell times. The school day will now commence earlier, with homeroom commencing at 8:15 am, and students will finish the day earlier at 2:40 pm.

This change is designed to address transport issues and will subsequently enhance learning opportunities and give students more flexibility in the afternoon. However, with any change to routine, it’s natural for students to take time to adjust. To support our students and families, we want to offer some practical strategies for easing into this transition smoothly.

Gradually Shift Bedtime: Encourage students to go to bed 15–20 minutes earlier each night during the week before Term 4 to help reset their internal body clock.

Consistent Sleep Routine: Maintain a regular sleep and wake schedule, including weekends, to reinforce the body’s natural sleep cycle.

Prepare the Night Before: Lay out uniforms, pack bags, and prepare lunch the night before to reduce morning stress.

Healthy Morning Routine: Create a calm morning routine, leaving time for breakfast, which is vital for energy and focus.

Limit Screen Time: Reduce screen use at least 30 minutes before bed to improve sleep quality.

Use Alarms: Set alarms to ensure enough time for getting ready and arriving on time.

Promote Responsibility: Emphasise punctuality, with all students required in Homeroom by 8:15 am to avoid missing valuable information. 

Plan Transport: Review and adjust travel schedules to account for the earlier start.

A Focus on Punctuality in Term 4

Punctuality sets a positive tone for the day and reflects a strong commitment to learning. Arriving on time allows students to settle into their day and fully engage in Homeroom activities. Term 4 will be a critical period as we strive to finish the year strong, and we appreciate your support in ensuring that all students attend school punctually each day.

Students who arrive at school late will no longer be able to walk into Homeroom late without having first gone to the Front Office and officially signed in late. Partial Attendance will show on students' reports so it is important that they now get back into the routine of being punctual now that buses are sorted.

We look forward to seeing our students thrive in the new routine.

Year 12 2025 Commerative Jackets

On Wednesday, Year 11 students who were present at school were presented with their Year 12 Jacket.

The senior jacket does not replace the school blazer which is a compulsory part of our winter school uniform. As your child approaches their final year of school, we would like to outline our expectations regarding the wearing of their senior school jackets and blazers. 

Students of the Year 12 2025 cohort will be expected to adhere to the following guidelines:

Term 4 2024 and Term 1 2025 - Senior jackets are an optional item that can be worn on Thursday and Friday ONLY.

Term 2 and Term 3 2025 - Senior jackets are an optional item that can be worn on Thursday and Friday ONLY. The school blazer will be worn on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and at any other formal events as communicated by the school.

The students have been made aware that additional days may be granted later in Year 12 if they continue to demonstrate their support of our school values and positive application to their learning. 

Whilst this arrangement is a change to recent years, it strikes a balance between maximising the use of the School Blazer which comes at a significant cost to families and the optional Commemorative Jacket which is not an official part of the school uniform. 

Please note the Commemorative Uniform section of our Uniform and Grooming Policy: