Mr Peter McLellan | Head of Secondary

Year 12 students have continued their studies during a very difficult time.  I am really proud of their attitude and their effort to continue on in this situation.  Many of them have had unclear direction about how the HSC will operate.  In such times, it is really easy to drop our bundle and give up, but hang in there and do the best that you can.

The Bible speaks a lot about perseverance in the face of trials.  It also continually focuses us back on the truth that our strength needs to come from the firm foundation of Jesus Christ.  So at this time I remind our Year 12 students to stand strong in the Lord and He will be the source of their strength.

Earbuds/Headphones

Students need to have working headphones here at school, as this cuts down on interference when online in class.

Onsite Roll Marking

Students need to "tap in" with their student ID cards outside the MPC each morning before Period 1 so that we have an account of who is onsite. 

Attendance

Students learning at home or at school are required to be online at the start of Period 1 and the roll will be marked by teachers.  If your child is not online, teachers will be marking them as absent and you will be required to provide a reason for their absence.

Students who are sick need to remain at home and either participate in online learning at home or contact the Absentee line and advise a reason for the absence.

Please note that roll marking occurs daily at the start of each Period, including Devotions.

Canteen

The Munchery (Canteen) have advised that from this week on Wednesday 13 May, the Canteen will recommence their operation on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and will open full time from next week, Week 4.

Uniform Shop

The Uniform Shop is now open for normal trading hours.

Parent/Teacher Interviews – Years 9 and 10

A reminder to please keep your Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 students home on Thursday 14 May. 

If you are unable to keep your child at home (ie essential workers, high risk families etc) you may send them to school and they will be supervised during the day in a central location (ie Library) where they will undertake their assigned work.

a)   Teachers will be setting work to do from home on the day for Years 7 to 10 students who are not attending school.  This will be in the form of research, projects, revision work, comprehension questions etc.

b)    If you are unable to have an interview with your child’s teacher on the interview day, please contact your teacher via email or through the College and your teacher will be in contact with feedback.

c)   Bookings for Years 9 and 10 interviews opened on Wednesday 6 May 2020 and will close tomorrow, Tuesday 12 May at 4:00pm.

Please note that we are unable to accept any interview bookings for Years 9 and 10 after 4:00pm on 12 May 2020.