Vinnies Out of Uniform Day

Well done to our Youth Ministry Officers, Chloe Nash and Amelia Stennett, on organising and running a very successful fundraiser day. It's wonderful to see how passionate and committed, Chloe and Amelia are to their faith and community. Below is a report prepared by Chloe and Amelia about the day.

This week we ran the Vinnies Out of Uniform Day, accompanied by the Vinnies Fashion Parade. Students were given the chance to dress up, be out of uniform, bring in a gold coin donation, and donate warm clothing and blankets to go towards the St Vincent De Paul Charity. Students were encouraged to dress in clothing they had purchased from Vinnies that fell into one of three categories: Sunday Best, Most Extravagant, or Classic Vinnies.

During lunch, we ran the Vinnies Fashion Parade in the hall, with a full crowd of spectators. It was great to see the number of participants in the parade, sporting their various outfits from Unicorn onesies to Mexican outfits. We were able to award both a runner up and a winner for each category. After a catwalk, our Year 11 and 12 judges, Ella Ippaviz, Gianluca Polacci Bynes, and Chloe Howarth, announced the winners.

Congratulations to the winners:

	Sunday Best Winner: David Santos, dressed as Anakin Skywalker Runner up: Grace McKinnon, in a ladies finest outfit
	Most Extravagant Winner:  Brendan Clarke, with a beautiful dress Runner up: Lachlan Shields, the Mexican
	Classic Vinnies Winner:  Riley Johnston, in clothes he would normally wear from Vinnies Runner up: Chloe Cooper and Matthew Walsh in their tradie gear.

The day was an all-round success, with an amazing $1,360.50 being raised for the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal.

What's Next: Next Friday, 14th August we are holding a Hot Chocolate sale at recess for students and staff. This is another opportunity for the College community to give to this very worthy cause. 

Chloe Nash & Ameilia Stennett
Youth Ministry Officers

Birthday Box Winner

Congratulations to this month's Birthday Box winner Gabrielle Coles.

Happy Birthday, Gabrielle, we hope you enjoy your gift card.

Students are invited to visit the office on the day of their birthday to enter the draw. 

Mobile Phones

The College recognises that the possession of a mobile phone by students is common and necessary on occasions. Their use at school, however, can lead to problems such as harassment, distraction in class, social division and security issues.
The following is a reminder of the mobile phone rule at the College:

• Mobile phones are not permitted to be used from arrival at College until 3.15pm, except by seniors who may use it during recess and lunch in senior areas only. Mobile phones may not be carried in students’ top pockets.
• If your child breaks the rule and their phone is confiscated, they will receive an afternoon detention. They will need to pick their phone up at the end of the day from the FRONT OFFICE.
• If you need to contact your child during the day, please call the office on 5525 4100 and we will go through our usual channel of communication to contact your child. Your child is able to make contact with you via their coordinator or the front office also.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Bus Passes

Students are required to present their bus passes when catching the bus, every day on every trip. If your child requires a bus pass, please collect a flyer from the College Office for information on how to apply online.

Further information on the School Student Transport Scheme can be found on the NSW Transport website -  https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/#/

Lost Property

The College has a large number of brand new jumpers and sports jackets in lost property. All WITHOUT NAMES.

Please ensure your child's name is written on all items of clothing, this also includes sports bags that contain sports clothes and practical equipment. Clearly labelled items are easily returned when lost.

Tanya Daley
Assistant Principal - Pastoral Care and Staff Support