12 February 2021

Dear Parents & Carers


In 2021 your daughter will be participating in a number of whole school or whole year group activities.  The fees for these activities have been included on school fees and divided evenly across the three billing terms. Please be aware that the College makes group bookings for these activities. In general, refunds cannot be provided if a student is absent on the day of an activity as the fee has already been paid for the activity. Some of the activities she will be participating in are listed below.  There may also be other activities taking place during the year which will be also covered by the activities fees. You will be advised separately about any activities not on this list. To give permission for your daughter to take part in these activities, you will need to complete the details on the Google form contained in the email accompanying this document and submit it by Monday 15 February.


Year 8 2021

College Swimming Carnival (Competitors only) - 1 March

English Incursion - 9 March - Periods 5-6
Poetry In Action - The Power of Poetry

Medieval Day - 30 March - Periods 1-4
Students spend the day engaging in medieval activities, dressing in medieval costumes and listening to expert presenters.

College Cross Country - 31 March
(Competitors Only) Caroline Chisholm College, Glenmore Park.

College Athletics Carnival - 26 April
Students will travel by bus to Blacktown for the annual athletics carnival.

Year 8 Reflection Day - 25 May
Students will be involved in a day of spiritual reflection at the Baptist Church Caddens

Japan Day - 23 July
Students will be exposed to the culture and language of Japan through a hands-on experience (at school).

Dance - 22 October
End of year showcase at the College. This is an evening event and representative Dance Company students are required to attend.

Visual Arts - Throughout Year
From time to time as part of their study, students may travel by college bus to Penrith Regional Gallery or other local sites during their Visual Arts class time.

Sport - Throughout Year
From time to time depending on choice of sport activities, students may be taken by bus to venues such as the Cambridge Park Sports Stadium, and walking with teachers to Ched Towns Reserve, Glenmore Park.

Pastoral Care - Term 1
Students will complete the online VIA character strengths survey to help design effective learning approaches. (Parent permission required if under 13.)

College Choir and Band - Throughout the year
During the year, Choir members will travel to various competitions and community events. Where needed specific permission notes for these events will be provided.

Yours sincerely

Ms Deborah Scollard
Assistant Principal (Learning)