PASTORAL
Welfare News
Guest Speaker - John Coutis
On Monday, 3 March 2025, our whole College will have an opportunity to hear from a special guest speaker, John Coutis.
John ‘JC’ Coutis is a remarkable Australian who was born with a severe physical disability in which doctors gave him little chance of survival. John has not only defied medical opinion, he has thrived and is acknowledged as one of the world’s most inspirational speakers.
Without the lower part of his body, John embraces a full and positive life. He rolls around on his custom skateboard and uses humour to communicate some of life’s most important lessons. John has delivered his inspirational message to over 6 million people around the world, speaking at events to complement former US President Bill Clinton, global entrepreneur Richard Branson, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and the late Steven Covey and former South African President Nelson Mandela.
To accommodate this special presentation, there will be a change to Monday's bell times, as seen below:
| 8:30 am | Warning Bell |
| 8:35 am - 9:25 am | Period 1 |
| 9:30 am - 10:20 am |
Period 2 At the end of Period 2, students are to put books and belongings in their lockers before making their way to the FBC |
| 10:30 am - 11:15 am | John Coutis Presentation Assembly |
| 11:15 am | Recess 1 |
Sandy McLellan - Assistant Principal (Students)
Year 11 News
Year 11 Unleashing Personal Potential
On Tuesday, 4 March 2025, Year 11 students will be participating in the Unleashing Personal Potential Program. Students will spend the day engaged in exciting sessions of research-grounded, challenging and inspiring activities to support our Year 11 students in building a Growth Mindset.
Unleashing Personal Potential is facilitated by Luke McKenna – an educator and author who specialises in working with schools to build growth mindsets, grit, wellbeing and leadership for all students. Luke has previously worked with the students at HSC and this day program is the culmination of a three-year Mindset Program, in order to assist students with their wellbeing and Unleashing their Potential.
This Program represents a special and unique opportunity for our Year 11 students to support each of them to make the most of their senior schooling (Years 11 & 12). The activities will enhance students’ development and empower them to overcome challenges in order to achieve their goals.
On the day, students will attend their regular Pastoral Care Group and Period 1 class. They will then move to the Father Bucas Centre at 9:50 am to participate in the program for the remainder of the day. Students may wear their HSC sports uniform.
Ashley Watson - Dean of Students (Year 11)
Year 7 News
Year 7 Meet and Greet
This evening, Friday, 28 February 2025, we'll be welcoming our new Year 7 students with their families at our Year 7 Meet and Greet.
The evening will commence at 4:00 pm at the Bluewater Lagoon and will provide an opportunity for the newest members of our College community to meet our staff and student leaders.
Kyle Danns - Dean of Students (Year 7)