It has been a real pleasure to witness Year 10 commence 2025 with such a positive mindset. During our first year meeting we launched our 2025 Pulse Checks. In our LEA time, students will complete a fortnightly Pulse Check. This is designed as a wellbeing tool, so students are able to rate how they are feeling and reach out if they have any concerns. This is valuable information and allows the Wellbeing Team to track how students are coping throughout the term.

Today, I shared a quote from Catherine McAuley with Year 10: "We should be shining lamps, giving light to all around us." I encouraged them to reflect on how they can be a positive influence in their school and community. This ties into our theme of 'Pride'—taking pride in their actions, supporting others, and striving to make a difference in the lives of those around them.

This term I will be focussing on Uniform with Year 10. I am a firm believer that uniform sets a tone to signal that students are buying in to being an active member of our community. I have noticed a number of students wearing incorrect sports shoes such as Converse and Vans and that excessive jewellery including nose rings is currently an issue. Can I encourage parents to please ensure that you check the uniform policy and ensure that your child is meeting the policy requirements. If students do not have PDHPE or a CORE+ elective that requires sport uniform, the expectation is that students are to wear their full formal uniform which includes black leather school shoes with a heel.

Please click on the link to read our current uniform policy.

An important person for Year 10 this year will be our Careers Advisor Ms Cassie Barnett. This year they will have the opportunity to participate in work experience and to access other programs throughout the year. Ms Barnett has set up a TEAMS page for Year 10 where she will post any upcoming opportunities and I encourage all students to join the page and regularly check for careers events. Please feel free to contact Mr Moore if you have any questions regarding Careers at CMCC. cassie.barnett@mn.catholic.edu.au

Thank you all for your support of your child over the first weeks of this year and please reach out at any time should the need present: robert.bain@mn.catholic.edu.au

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