Issue 17 Nov 18 th 2011 - Brigidine College Randwick
Issue 17 Nov 18 th 2011 - Brigidine College Randwick
Issue 17 Nov 18 th 2011 - Brigidine College Randwick
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STUDENT ATTENDANCE AT NSW SECONDARY SCHOOLS<br />
It has always been accepted <strong>th</strong>at parents are responsible for ensuring <strong>th</strong>at <strong>th</strong>eir children attend<br />
school regularly. It is now enshrined in law <strong>th</strong>at parents are so responsible and <strong>th</strong>e Government has<br />
much greater expectation of Principals in regard to granting exemptions for students whose parents<br />
are asking for <strong>th</strong>em not to attend school.<br />
As from next year, <strong>th</strong>ere will be official forms <strong>th</strong>at parents have to fill out ra<strong>th</strong>er <strong>th</strong>an simply writing a<br />
letter requesting leave. I am letting people know now <strong>th</strong>at <strong>th</strong>ere are circumstances in which I will not<br />
give a certificate of exemption eg: wanting leave for an overseas holiday during a crucial time of HSC<br />
study. The final details of <strong>th</strong>ese new procedures have not been signed by <strong>th</strong>e Minister for Education.<br />
There will be much more information about <strong>th</strong>is at <strong>th</strong>e beginning of next year. It is compulsory for<br />
parents to follow <strong>th</strong>e procedures <strong>th</strong>at will be set out for <strong>th</strong>em by <strong>th</strong>e Ca<strong>th</strong>olic Education Office on<br />
behalf of <strong>th</strong>e Government.<br />
May Brigid bless <strong>th</strong>e house wherein you dwell.<br />
Ms Kate Edmondson<br />
Principal<br />
FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL<br />
This week 158 Year 7 students for 2012 experienced <strong>th</strong>e real taste of <strong>Brigidine</strong>’s hospitality and spirit<br />
on <strong>th</strong>eir Orientation Day. Most appeared to be somewhat nervous but in no time <strong>th</strong>e girls relaxed<br />
and were excited to be at <strong>th</strong>eir new school. I believe <strong>th</strong>ey had a wonderful time and are eagerly<br />
looking forward to next year. Thank you to Mrs Adriana Parsons for her organisation along wi<strong>th</strong> <strong>th</strong>e<br />
assistance of <strong>th</strong>e Year 7 Team, Ms Narelle Watson for <strong>th</strong>e work wi<strong>th</strong> Peer Support Leaders, Peer<br />
Support Leaders and also <strong>th</strong>ank you to our support staff, and teachers who assisted in all facets of <strong>th</strong>e<br />
day.<br />
Parenting<br />
Parenting as we all know is a 24/7 job. No<strong>th</strong>ing in life really prepares us for trials and tribulations of<br />
<strong>th</strong>is role. The main <strong>th</strong>ing to remember is <strong>th</strong>e turbulent times don’t last forever but do contribute <strong>th</strong>e<br />
responsible young adults <strong>th</strong>at our teenagers become. Part of our role is to make sure <strong>th</strong>at we are<br />
always loving, understanding and persevering.<br />
I encourage parents to access some <strong>th</strong>ese helpful parenting article and websites to familiarize<br />
yourself wi<strong>th</strong> <strong>th</strong>e support available and of what to aware.<br />
Helpful Parenting Articles & Websites<br />
Helpful Hints for Single Parents<br />
http://www.cyh.com/cyh/parentopics/usr_index0.stm?topic_id=101<br />
Being a Dad<br />
http://www.cyh.com/cyh/parentopics/usr_index0.stm?topic_id=55&precis=null
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