Lachlan Tonks

Welcome to the 2025 school year! As the Leader of Learning in Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE), I extend a very warm welcome to all families, particularly those new to the College. 

As our College continues to grow, we welcome new PDHPE staff members in to our community. Ellie Madden, Maegen Morrissey, Oliver Stephens, Madeleine Stoneman and Chris Tyrie have joined the team and hit the ground running. Their dedication and passion for education will undoubtedly contribute to enhancing the learning experiences for our students, and I wish them fulfilment and success in their journey here at CMCC.

With the College continuing to grow, we welcome an exciting new chapter with our first-ever Year 12 cohort as they continue their HSC studies. We also welcome Year 11 as they embark on their Stage 6 journey. We wish all our students an enriching and rewarding experience in their senior years.

To ensure you're fully equipped to support your child's learning journey in PDHPE this term, your child’s classroom teacher has sent an email this week that details what your child will be learning, and the key products of learning they will produce throughout the semester. These emails are intended to serve as a foundation for meaningful conversations at home, encouraging you to engage with your child about their PDHPE experiences, their insights on various topics, and how they envision applying this knowledge to their everyday lives. We believe that such discussions not only extend learning beyond the classroom but also significantly enhance your child's understanding and appreciation of health and well-being.

In PDHPE, we continue to uphold high standards of dress code, especially regarding appropriate footwear and hats for all practical lessons. It is crucial for the safety and well-being of our students that they come prepared for physical activities with the correct gear. Please ensure your child has acceptable footwear, along with the College cap or hat, as outlined in the ‘Student Uniform and Appearance’ policy.

We look forward to another wonderful year ahead in PDHPE and are excited to see the growth and achievements of all our students.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to discuss how you can further support your child's learning in PDHPE via your child’s classroom teacher, or at lachlan.tonks@mn.catholic.edu.au .