Reflection

Happy Father's Day

Sunday, 7 September, is a moment to pause and appreciate a unique gift from God in our lives - our fathers. For me, my father passed away when I was young, and I hold only a few personal memories of him. I treasure the stories my mother and grandparents would share, and it is through their words that I came to understand the deep and enduring love he had for our family.

Father’s Day is also a time to reflect on the boundless love of our Father in heaven. As we read in Deuteronomy 1:29–31:

 “I said to you, ‘Have no dread or fear of them. The Lord your God, who goes before you, is the one who will fight for you, just as he did for you in Egypt before your very eyes, and in the wilderness, where you saw how the Lord your God carried you, just as one carries a child….’”

This scripture reminds us that we can always turn to God, and He will receive us with open arms.

Our two Christian Leadership Chairs, Lily R and Natalie S, now share their reflections on Father’s Day.

Father's Day is a time to reflect on the important role father figures play in our lives, acknowledging their love, support, and guidance. It's an opportunity to appreciate the memories we've created and the lessons they've taught us. Express gratitude for your own father, or any father figure who has impacted your life.

I’m so lucky to have my own father, who plays such an important role in my life. He’s always there when I need him. He has taught me many things, especially the importance of kindness. I am eternally grateful for the constant encouragement of my Dad.

Lily R

My dad has always been a big part of my life, and I’m grateful for the sacrifices he has made and the wisdom he has shared. He has worked hard to provide for our family and faced challenges so that I could have opportunities he didn’t. His guidance has taught me lessons about resilience, responsibility, and the importance of caring for others.

Some of my favourite memories are the everyday moments, like the shared laughter or the advice he gives that made me see things differently. Those acts of care and commitment have shaped who I am today. Thank you for being an important part of my life. Happy Father’s Day! 

Natalie S

For the blessings that fathers provide for their children and for all those who play a fatherly role in the lives of others, let us pray:

God our Father

Bless the men in our Holy Spirit College Community,

May they find strength as fathers.

Let the example of their faith and love shine forth.

May the love and selflessness they have shown us be returned to them in all their relationships.

In union with St Joseph, whom you entrusted with Your Son,

We ask your blessings.

Amen

Notice to students who would like to apply for the following Awards for Speech Night:

Don Brown Memorial Award – Year 12:

Applications are now open to Year 12 Holy Spirit College Students for the Don Brown Memorial Award. This prestigious award is presented to a Year 12 student who has demonstrated commendable participation in community service. This could include involvement in school-based activities, parish activities and activities in the wider community. The recipient of this bursary will receive $1000. Year 12 students wishing to be considered for this award should apply via a Google Doc - the link will be emailed to all students, and it will also be in the Year 12 Pastoral Google Classroom. Applications need to be submitted by Wednesday 8 October.

Aspire to Teach – Catholic Education Award – Year 11:

Applications are now open to Year 11 HSC Students for the Aspire to Teach - Catholic Education Award. This award is sponsored by our Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton Office and is open to students in Year 11 who may be thinking about a career in teaching. This prestigious award will be presented to a male and female student who will both receive a monetary award, a book on education and a certificate. Year 11 students wishing to be considered for this award should apply via a Google Doc - the link will be emailed to all students, and it will also be in the Year 11 Pastoral Google Classroom. Applications need to be submitted by Wednesday 8 October.

Mary Moore Award – Year 10:

Applications are now open to Year 10 Holy Spirit College Students for the Mary Moore Award. This prestigious award is presented to a Year 10 student who is continuing their education at Holy Spirit College and has shown the capacity to be a role model for other students. The recipient of this award receives a $600.00 bursary towards partial remission of school fees for Years 11 and 12. Year 10 students wishing to be considered for this award should apply via a Google Doc - the link will be emailed to all students, and it will also be in the Year 10 Pastoral Google Classroom. Applications need to be submitted by Wednesday 8 October.

God Bless,

Lesley Fraser – Assistant Principal (Mission)

Empowering Students with STYMIE

Holy Spirit College is proud to announce the introduction of STYMIE, a powerful online platform designed to support student wellbeing and safety. As of today, STYMIE will become an integral part of our School’s commitment to fostering a caring, respectful, and proactive community.

What is STYMIE?

STYMIE is an anonymous notification system that allows students to report concerns about themselves or others—safely and confidentially. Whether it's bullying, mental health struggles, discrimination, or any form of harm, STYMIE empowers students to speak up without fear of judgment or retaliation.

Notifications are delivered instantly to designated staff members of the pastoral team, enabling timely and sensitive responses that align with our wellbeing framework. Students can even include supporting images to help validate their concerns.

Student Introduction

To kick off the launch, students and staff were formally introduced to STYMIE on Thursday, 28 August, during a special presentation by a STYMIE representative. This session explained how the platform works, why it matters, and how students can use it to support themselves and others. It’s a powerful opportunity to build awareness and encourage a culture of courage and care.

Sensitive & Confidential Support

At Holy Spirit College, we want every student to feel safe and supported. That’s why every STYMIE notification is treated with the utmost sensitivity and confidentiality. Reports are only seen by trained staff members who are equipped to respond with care, discretion, and professionalism. Our goal is to ensure that students feel heard and protected—without fear of judgment or exposure.

Students are never required to identify themselves when submitting a notification, and no action is taken without thoughtful consideration of their well-being.

Why STYMIE Matters

Empowers Bystanders: Students often witness harmful behaviour but feel powerless to intervene. STYMIE gives them a voice.

Supports Early Intervention: By reporting concerns early, students help prevent escalation and promote a safer environment.

Builds Psychological Safety: STYMIE helps challenge the social norm of “staying silent,” encouraging a culture of care and accountability.

Strengthens Wellbeing: It complements our existing wellbeing initiatives, reinforcing our commitment to student mental health and emotional safety.

Tips for Parents: Talking About STYMIE

STYMIE works best when families are part of the conversation. Here are a few ways parents and carers can support their children:

• Start with empathy: Ask open-ended questions like “Have you ever seen someone being treated unfairly at school?” or “What would you do if a friend was struggling?”
• Normalize speaking up: Reinforce that reporting isn’t “dobbing”—it’s a way to protect others and uphold school values.
• Explore the platform together: Visit the STYMIE website and walk through how it works. This builds trust and shows your child that you’re engaged.
• Encourage reflection: Discuss how kindness, courage, and responsibility play a role in creating a safe school environment.
• Keep the door open: Let your child know they can always come to you, even if they choose to use STYMIE anonymously.

By working together, students, staff, and families, we can build a culture where safety, respect, and compassion are the norm.

For more information, visit the STYMIE official website About Us | Stymie

Let’s work together to create a culture where saying something can change everything.

SchoolTV - Digital Media Literacy & Safety Webinar

DATE: Tuesday, 2 September 2025
TIME: 7:30 pm

Topics in this webinar include:

• New Social Media Regulations
• Digital Footprint and Reputation
• Screen Time and Brain Development
• Parental Controls

Please note: Participants MUST REGISTER PRIOR to the commencement of the webinar to gain access.

Register for the webinar here.

We look forward to having you join us for this insightful and engaging session.

Digital Media Literacy and Safety

Sandy McLellan - Assistant Principal (Students)

Curriculum News

Get Ready for 2026: Subject Selection Information Sessions Inspire Future Success

Our recent Information Sessions for Years 8, 9 and 10 Subject Selections lit up the FBC on 26 August, welcoming students and parents from Years 7, 8 and 9. The buzz of excitement was palpable as students discovered the wide array of subjects on offer, empowering them to make choices that will unlock endless possibilities for their academic journeys.

Each student received a personalised folder packed with their NAPLAN Reports and Certificates, celebrating the remarkable achievements of our 2025 cohort—many of whom exceeded expectations across NAPLAN assessments. Congratulations to all!

Adding to the excitement, six lucky students walked away with Spirit Café vouchers worth $50, $30, and $20—a sweet reward for their enthusiasm and participation.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to our Year 7-9 SRC members for their outstanding leadership in delivering the Acknowledgement of Country and leading prayer alongside Ms Lesley Fraser. We also extend our gratitude to Mrs Alison Wales, who inspired students to chase their aspirations and embrace a love of lifelong learning, and to Mrs Sandy McLellan, who offered valuable guidance on the comprehensive student support available through Pastoral Care. Mrs McLellan also gave us an exciting preview of the many enriching events planned for the coming year, ensuring students and families have much to look forward to.

Year 12 Students Prepare for Practice Exams: Tips, Reminders and Support - Your Guide to Mock Exam Success

As the practice exam period approaches, excitement and anticipation are in the air for our Year 12 students—and their families! These exams are not only a key milestone on the journey to graduation, but also a fantastic opportunity for students to hone their exam strategies and boost their confidence ahead of finals.

Getting Ready: Essential Tips for Success

Preparation is more than just studying; it’s about setting yourself up for success. We encourage all students to:

• Review your notes and class materials regularly.
• Practise with past exam papers to get a feel for the format and timing.
• Double-check you have all the essentials: pens, pencils, ruler, calculator, and any specific tools required for your subjects.

A well-packed bag and an organised study plan can go a long way toward easing nerves and boosting performance.

Important Exam Rules & Reminders

A few key rules to keep in mind:

• Water bottles must be clear—no coloured or branded bottles (leave your YETIs at home!).
• Pencil cases should also be clear; zip-lock bags work perfectly.
• No white out is permitted—plan your answers carefully!
• Students are required to remain in the exam room for the entire duration of the exam; no early departures are allowed. Use every minute to check and improve your responses.

During the exam, make the most of your time:

• Review your answers thoroughly.
• Check for any gaps or missed questions.
• Ensure you’ve answered each question in full.

Mock exams are your chance to practise under real conditions and learn what works best for you.

Support Every Step of the Way

Remember, these practice exams are not just about scores—they’re about learning, growing, and preparing for the real thing. Trust the effort you’ve put in and know that your teachers and the Holy Spirit College community are cheering you on.

We want to remind all students and parents that you are not alone on this journey. Our staff and school community are here to support, encourage, and pray for you as you give your best effort.

Wishing all our Year 12s the very best—approach your exams with confidence and pride in how far you’ve come!

Regards,

Anne Miles - Assistant Principal (Curriculum)

From the Office

2025 Non-government Schools Census Collection Notice

As part of the 2025 Non-government Schools Census Collection, the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills & Employment (the Department) collects data from schools regarding the College, its staff and student body.

For full details of the 2025 Non-government Schools Census Collection, please refer to the Collection Notice.
 
You are not required to take any action, as the College is responsible for providing the Department with the necessary information. However, if you need to update your family's details, you can easily do this via the Parent Orbit App.

Collection Notice

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Road Safety

At Holy Spirit College, your child’s safety remains our top priority. We kindly ask you to adhere to the following guidelines to ensure a safe and smooth drop-off and pick-up experience:

• Observe and comply with all speed and traffic signs within the vicinity of Holy Spirit College and Emmanuel Catholic Primary School.
• Utilise either the pick-up zone or short-term parking to collect your child/children.
• We request that you do not collect your child/children from the long-term carpark.
• Drive to the end of the drop-off lane, ensuring that there is no excessive space left between vehicles.
• To facilitate the flow of traffic, please make full use of the short-term parking.
• Students should use the pedestrian crossing to access parked vehicles in the short-term parking area.

We would like to remind you that by 3:20 pm on most afternoons, the drop-off and pick-up zone is typically clear. To help alleviate traffic congestion, consider delaying your pick-up time. Please be assured that our teaching staff will be on duty until 3:40 pm to supervise your child/ren during this time.

Remember, as you enter Holy Spirit College, please give way to traffic entering from your right.

We appreciate your cooperation in supporting and keeping our student environment safe for students who attend Holy Spirit College and Emmanual Catholic Primary School.

Vinnies Christmas Appeal - Being Pilgrims of Hope This Christmas

Our annual Vinnies Christmas Appeal has begun! We encourage all students and their families to take part by donating non-perishable food items, new toys, or festive Christmas decorations.

These generous donations will be used to create hampers for families within our local community who may be experiencing hardship this Christmas. This is a powerful and practical way for us to live out our 2025 College theme: Pilgrims of Hope.

“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” – Matthew 25:40

In previous years, our HSC community has responded with great kindness and generosity, and we hope to continue that spirit again this year.

Below is a list of suggested donation items:

• Christmas treats – cakes, mince pies, chocolates, lollies
• Christmas decorations – tinsel, bonbons
• Pasta, rice, pasta sauce
• Biscuits (sweet and savoury)
• Tinned goods – peas, corn, beetroot, fruit, desserts
• Tea, coffee, sugar
• Long life milk, custard and cream
• Cereal
• Cordial, soft drinks
• Chips (packets)
• Tomato and BBQ sauce
• New toys for children

While this list offers some ideas, all non-perishable donations are welcome and appreciated.

Students can bring their items to their Pastoral Care Groups, where donations will be packed into beautifully wrapped Christmas boxes ready to spread joy. These hampers will be presented to representatives from St Vincent de Paul during our Advent Prayer Service at the end of Week 8.

The appeal will run until Monday, 17 November (Week 8).

Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity as we come together to share hope, joy, and love with those who need it most this Christmas.

Let’s make a difference—being Pilgrims of Hope together.

Jeanette Refalo - Mission Support

Home Economics News

Year 8 Food for Living Excursion - Sugar Shed, Sarina

Tuesday, 26 August, saw our three Year 8 Food for Living classes visit Sarina Sugar Shed as part of their Paddock to Plate unit. Our classroom lessons focus on how food is produced, processed and prepared from the farm to the table.

Students began the excursion with an outside tour, viewing what sugar cane looks like up close and looking at various pieces of machinery used in the early days to cut and harvest the cane. Hearing about the hard work involved in producing sugar was very informative. Students were then treated to a tour of the ‘mini mill’ learning about the stages of sugar production once the cane arrives at the mill. Students sampled the cane juice with mixed reactions and were amazed at how the machines operated. To conclude our excursion, students were able to sample some well-known sugar products (fairy floss and non-alcoholic ginger beer) while viewing an informative video summarising the harvesting, transporting and processing of sugar cane throughout Queensland into many of the products we consume daily.

From all accounts, students enjoyed this interactive tour that explained the process of getting a natural product from paddock to plate. We thank Sarina Sugar Shed for their contribution to our Food for Living experiences.

Lisa-Maree Doyle - Teacher

English News

Book Week 2025 - A Day of Adventure and Imagination!

Our 2025 Book Week dress-up day was a spectacular celebration of reading, creativity, and school spirit! With the theme “Book an Adventure”, students and staff brought their favourite characters to life, and the spirit of imagination was alive and well across the day.

A huge thank you goes to our SRC members for organising the event, the Digital DJs for keeping the energy high with their fantastic tunes, and our judging panel, who faced the very difficult task of selecting our inaugural best-dressed staff and students. Your enthusiasm and dedication made the day a resounding success.

We can’t wait for future opportunities to dive into the world of stories, celebrate the joy of reading, and continue fostering a love of literature across our school community.

Suzanne Gakowski - Dean of English (Senior)

VET News

Work Experience

Year 10, 11 & 12 students are now in the process of organising their work experience for this term and the September holidays. Students can also now book in for Term 4 and the Christmas holiday.

Employers are booked up well in advance, so if you want to secure your ideal work experience, now is the time to book your placement.

STEPS:

1. Collect Student Work Experience Application from Mrs O’Brien
2. Student to organise placement with the employer
3. Term-time Student Work Experience Application needs to be signed by teachers
4. Return completed & signed Student Work Experience Application to Mrs O’Brien
5. Collect Work Experience Agreement, Evaluation Form and Logbook from Mrs O’Brien
6. Visit Employer, have workplace induction and get Work Experience Agreement signed
7. Return signed Work Experience Agreement to Mrs O’Brien and complete and sign the Work Experience/Student Induction.
8. Mrs O’Brien will go through the School Induction Form for student to sign.
9. Attend placement, collect Evaluation Form from the employer on the last day and return it and your Logbook to Mrs O’Brien
10. Debrief with Mrs O’Brien

Jonathan C (Year 10) has been signed into a Certificate III in Carpentry with Cougar Developments. HSC would like to thank John Cowley for giving Jonathan this opportunity.

Apprenticeship Opportunities

Next Accounting

Trainee Accountant

Why Join Us? We value our team and offer fantastic benefits:

• Sign-on bonus
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Paid study leave
• Flexible hours
• Christmas closure
• Active social club
• Supportive mentoring and career progression opportunitites

Perfect for school leavers or those starting their career. You’ll be mentored by senior team members and gain experience in all areas of public practice accounting.

Apply Today:

Email: admin@nextaccounting.net.au 

Call: 07 4963 1800 to speak with a partner

Inspire Accounting & Business Services

Kickstart your career while you study! Work, learn and get ahead

• $1000 scholarship for onboarding trainees to go towards initial tuition, textbooks or other study costs *scholarship is paid at completion of probationary period
• 4-day work week to support study routine
• Internal study support from other trainee accountants studying in the same industry
• Weekly training sessions with the whole team to offer personal development within your career
• Fun and friendly environment with a social workplace
• Potential for 5 weeks of annual leave
• Paid Exam Leave

This role will suit you if you are enthusiastic and see yourself being more than a number cruncher, enjoy being around people and intend to commence your business/accounting degree.

Start date of January 2026 or earlier

If you would like to gain some practical experience while studying, apply to Inspire Accounting & Business Services for a career to start in January 2026.

Email: shayem@inspireacc.com.au 

Local Eyes Optometrists

Junior Optical Assistant - Full Time

See Mrs O'Brien for more information

Mint Escape for Hair

First Year Hairdressing Apprentice

See Mrs O'Brien for more information

Svensson Boats

• Work experience in boat building
• Fabrication trade
• Will be looking for apprentices in 2026

See Mrs O'Brien for more information

Kookaburra Child Care

School Based Early Childhood Traineeships

See Mrs O'Brien for more information

Brown and Bird

Accounting Traineeship for Year 12 Graduates

Are you finishing Year 12 and looking to study towards an accounting degree? This is a great chance to get paid while you learn and gain real experience in an accounting team.

Brown & Bird Accountants, based in Mackay, are offering accounting traineeships starting mid-January 2026.

What we can provide for you:

• Starting salary of $52,000
• Full-time employment
• Paid study leave
• Mentor professional development and support through your university studies
• Additional training sessions to support continual professional development through our CPA and other external programs

If you would like to be considered for a traineeship opportunity, please email your resume together with your latest school results to colby@brownbird.com.au.

Alternatively, please call in to our office on the First Floor, 73 Victoria Street, Mackay or call us on 4968 3166.

Check us out at www.brownbird.com.au

Hauhinco Mining Technology

Boilermaker Apprenticeship

Electrician Apprenticeship

What you will bring to us:

• Commitment to a 4-year apprenticeship with classroom-based and on-the-job training
• Shown interest in your respective field
• Awareness and commitment to safety

HBT GmbH, based in Lünen, Germany, is a leading manufacturer of longwall mining equipment, supplying high-performance systems to major mining markets across 15 countries, including Australia.

HBT Services QLD manages longwall machinery overhauls across Queensland, operating through three key facilities: Overhauls, Gearbox Repairs, and the Warehouse.

Applications close 17 October 2025.

Submit your application with a resume and cover letter to annette.reeves@hbt-group.com

Shortlisted candidates will progress to the interview stage in November 2025.

Alpha Cuts Mackay

Barber Apprentice Wanted

Please forward all resumes to alphacutsmackay@outlook.com.au

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Apollo Hair Andergrove

Junior Hairdressing Apprenticeship

Please send your application to apollohair@gmail.com 

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TLB Hair Mackay Mount Pleasant

1st Year Apprentice

Email Trinity at trinitybatesprivate@gmail.com

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Ailene O'Brien - VET Coordinator

Studentship

Register for Elevate Education's Parent Webinar Series This Term

Elevate Education delivers high-impact workshops to our students that help to develop their study skills, motivation, and exam preparation. Over this term, you're invited to join their parent webinar series, where you can help support your child at home by reinforcing the skills they're learning at school.

Upcoming Webinars:

How to Help Your Child Improve Their Note Taking - 6:30 pm, 3 September

How You Can Support Your Child During Exams - 6:30 pm, 17 September

Register for the series here, and learn some great practical strategies to help support your child this year.

Carmen Bennett - Head of Academic Performance

Date Claimers

August 2025

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Creative Arts @ HSC

Our Night of Nights: Celebrating Creative Arts Achievements!

We’re counting down to our much-anticipated Celebration of the Arts Awards Evening next Tuesday, 2 September. Students and staff are excited to honour the incredible creativity and accomplishments of our talented students.

This special evening will feature a vibrant showcase of student work and performances. Please check the Parent Orbit app for details regarding event times and uniform requirements. Don’t forget to ‘accept’ and provide permission for your student to attend.

Evening Highlights Include:

• Taste of VariARTy - Visual Arts Exhibition of student work
• ArtOfficials Gift Stall – Selling handmade items to raise funds for St Vincent de Paul
• Z-Club Snacks & Refreshments – Soft drinks, water, and snacks available for purchase

Remember to bring spending money!

Eisteddfod Success!

We’re thrilled to share the outstanding results from the Mackay Eisteddfod, where our students proudly represented Holy Spirit College.

College Choir delivered an exceptional repertoire, placing 2nd in all four categories they entered:

• Open
• Hymn & Folk
• Folk Singing (accompanied on keyboard by Year 12 student Rory F)
• Jazz/Modern Vocal Group

Their combined efforts also earned them 2nd place overall in the Choral Championship for Secondary Schools—a remarkable achievement! 

College Concert Band performed brilliantly in a highly competitive section for Developing Bands, going up against larger ensembles. Mr Bauer and I were incredibly proud of their performance and skill.

Drum Corps impressed with a powerful performance, earning a Very Highly Commended—a fantastic recognition of their talent and dedication.

Dates for your diary:

Celebration of the Arts

Location: Holy Spirit College – FBC

• Dress Rehearsal – Monday 1 September | 3:00-5:30 pm (All performers must attend)
• Celebration & Awards evening Tuesday 2 September | 6 pm

Eisteddfod Performances

Location: MECC

• Speech & Drama – Details coming soon!

If your student would like to be a part of the fun of Creative Arts groups, it's never too late to join! Our groups welcome everyone, no previous experience required, just a keen interest and enthusiasm. See the Creative Arts Timetable below and let’s make this year a creative adventure for all!

Creative Arts Schedule

Sport @ HSC

Holy Spirit College was proudly represented at the recent Capricornia Trials, where students showcased their skill, determination, and talent against some of the region’s best.

We congratulate our students on this outstanding achievement and thank their coaches, families, and peers for the support that helped them reach this level. They are excellent role models for our sporting community, and we look forward to following their continued success.

Brayden M (Year 11)

1500m 4th place and a huge PB of 10 seconds
3000m 4th place and another PB of 5 seconds

Tayah M (Year 10)

1500m 1st place and a huge PB of 20 seconds
3000m 1st place and another PB of 16 seconds

Toby R (Year 12)

1500m, 1st, Record, Queensland Qualifying time
5000m, 1st, Record, Queensland Qualifying time and a PB
800m - 1st, Breaking a 33-year-old Record, Queensland Qualifying time and a PB.

Toby also competed at the Australian Cross Country Championships in the U20, competing against the nation’s best young distance runners. Toby delivered an outstanding performance.

He placed 18th overall, finishing as the 17th fastest runner in Australia, the 5th fastest Queenslander, and impressively 9th in the younger U20 age group.

This is a remarkable achievement at such a high level of competition, and Toby’s dedication, resilience, and determination are a credit to himself and our College community.

FQ Northern School Futsal State Championships

Last week, Holy Spirit College proudly sent two teams – our U13 and U15 Girls – to compete in the FQ Northern School Futsal State Championships in Townsville. This prestigious tournament brought together the best school teams from Cairns, Townsville, Rockhampton, and Gladstone, providing a fantastic opportunity for our students to showcase their skills against strong competition.

Our U13 Girls team had an outstanding campaign, finishing 2nd overall, displaying great teamwork and determination throughout the tournament. Meanwhile, our U15 Girls team fought hard in every match and secured an impressive 3rd place finish, proving their ability to compete at a very high level.

Both teams represented Holy Spirit College with pride, resilience, and sportsmanship – a credit to themselves and our College community. Congratulations to all the players and thank you to the coaches and supporters who made this experience possible.

Chris Newton - Sports Program Leader

Sport Partners 2025

P&F Association

Our next meeting

The next P&F meeting will take place on Wednesday, 17 September, from 5:00 pm.

All are welcome!

If you need to contact our P&F Association, please email:

HSCM_PandFPresident@rok.catholic.edu.au

HSCM_PandFSecretary@rok.catholic.edu.au

SchoolTV

One of the initiatives of our P&F Association is to provide SchoolTV for our HSC Community.

The purpose of SchoolTV is to provide a single resource for parents, students and staff covering a range of Wellness & Wellbeing topics, on a monthly basis.  Content is based around the very real issues faced by parents and today’s youth and is presented in a multi-media format.

SchoolTV is available at all times on the HSC Website.

Topic Highlight: Anxiety & Young People

Most young people today experience anxiety at some point in their life. Sometimes that slight rush of anxiety that occurs prior to an exam or sporting event, can enhance their performance. However, experiencing too much anxiety, over long periods of time, can be extremely damaging to their health and wellbeing. There is a difference between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ anxiety.

Statistics show that the psychological health of young people today is far worse than it was a generation ago. This is having an adverse affect on children in both primary and secondary levels. Some of their issues of concern include stress, school, study, body image and friendship.

Parents need to be aware of the warning signs of ‘bad’ anxiety. There are preventative measures parents can implement, as well as teaching kids the skills to cope more efficiently with their anxiety.

We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this edition of SchoolTV, and we always welcome your feedback. If you have any concerns about your child, please contact the school counsellor for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to the Anxiety & Young People edition of SchoolTV.

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Support Contacts

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