CARITAS Week – Year 10 Permission Notes

All Year 10 Students are required to return the signed 'Permission & Code of Conduct' forms together with a nominated venue option.  Permission Notes have been handed out to students and a copy sent as a Direqt Message.  Should you wish to obtain a copy of this letter please refer to ATLAS-Latest News. All notes MUST be received in the Mission & Wellbeing Office by the end of this week, Friday 3 August.  Any issues or concerns please contact Craig Jeffery CJeffery@saintaug.nsw.edu.au .                                                                                                                   

Patron’s Day Mass and College Walkathon – Friday, 24 August

One of the highlights of the College calendar is Patron’s Day and the College Walkathon. This important community event will occur on Friday, 24 August. Students will commence the day with the Patron’s Day Mass in House Groups at two different venues.  Please note the venues for Houses are the same as last year.

Dress code:        Casual, sensible clothing and sport shoes. NO THONGS.

Lunch:               Complimentary BBQ, drink & chips

Bring:                 Hat, snacks, sunscreen and extra water.

Not permitted: Swimming, heavy bags, skateboards, scooters.

Non Walkers:    Patron’s Day is a compulsory day for all students. Students unable to walk will need a parental note to be handed into the appropriate House or Student Formation Leader before the day. Students will be transported to Clontarf and then be assigned an appropriate job.  

Departure from Clontarf:

• No student will be dismissed from Clontarf before 2:20pm.
• Students wishing to leave Clontarf with a parent or walk home after 2:20pm must provide their Tutor with a written note prior to Walkathon.
• Parents who choose to collect children by car please do so from Monash Crescent to avoid bus traffic congestion. (see map below)
• Students catching buses back to school are permitted to leave the College on their return. 

Afternoon Parent Pick-Up:  Monash Crescent 

Wet Weather: A decision will be made first thing Friday morning. In the case of inclement

weather, students are to attend Mass at their allocated venue and then be prepared for classes later in the day. The students may still wear neat, casual clothes. A text message will be sent to parents only if the Walkathon is postponed.  

Matthew Talbot Hostel Visits

ALL YEAR 11 STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND AT LEAST ONCE as a part of the Senior School Service Program.

• This volunteering can be logged as a part of the Senior School Service Program and will be recorded as two hours. Please ensure the students record their hours online via ATLAS-Resources-SEA
• Staff and students will meet at Reception and depart the College at 3.50pm. Students will travel in a teacher’s car to and from the hostel.
• Whilst at Matthew Talbot Hostel staff and students will assist with table setting and clearing and meal distribution between 4.30pm and 5.15pm.
• Staff and students will depart Matthew Talbot at approx. 5.15pm and arrive back at the College no later than 6.00pm.

Term 3 Schedule