We have not just two, however “10” morning music DJ’s for our moving to PALS songs. This was a great response for this role.  Thank you to all students who have volunteered and don’t forget to get your passport signed by Mr Vaughan to register your activity.

DJ’s are:

Charles Holden 

Larni Richardson

Olivia Tooley

Edie Fernyhough 

Hannah Kowalczyk 

Brooke Keith 

Evie Reid 

Madelyne Bramble 

Sanuthi Jayasuria 

Belle Woelk

YEAR 10 AWE HUNTERS EXPERIENCE

Four Year 10 boys from each of our secondary schools were invited to be part of a unique experience to connect with God in the beauty of nature. This was held at “The Tops” centre at Stanwell Park. The initiative aimed to build connections with peers from other Catholic schools to foster a sense of unity and brotherhood. The boys were encouraged to be courageous and explore the opportunities for Catholic teachings and values to shape their everyday decisions.

“The Year 10 hunters overnight excursion was a really fun experience that I think all years should be able to participate in. My favourite part of the excursion was meeting new people from other schools and doing fun activities with them. Another fun part was going for a 3 hour bush walk that led us to a rock pool that we swam in.”

Sonny Jamieson 

“Four boys left on a Wednesday morning to go up to Helensburgh for two days and one night, as we got there we were greeted by Mr Davis who introduced us to the other campers. Shortly after we got on a bus up to a beach for a swim we then got back to the campsite and enjoyed a nice lunch. We then were given our cabins for the night, as we went into the cabins everyone had showers and a bit of a rest.”

Noah Walker

“The Awe hunters camp was an excellent experience. I really enjoyed the walk to the figure eight pools where we all went for a swim. Another highlight was having a bonfire at night. Another excellent part was when I met Fr. James, a relatively new priest who joined us for the walk to the figure eight pools. We also did part of the ring track around Mt Keira and saw the view from the lookout.” 

William Turley

On Wednesday the 30th and Thursday the 31st three other year 10 boys and I went to Stanwell Tops to participate in a two day immersion. It was a great experience to build a better connection with God and new friendships with the other boys who we had never met before. My favourite part of the two days was hiking down to the figure 8 pools and appreciate all God's creation down there and his ability to make features like the figure 8 pools with no help from people.

Tahj Webb

YEAR 10 INTO YEAR 11 PREPARATION DAYS

We have a varied and engaging program organised starting in Week 9 for the year group as they complete their school year. These days are compulsory school days and we ask that families could support us in not arranging holidays at this time if at all possible. All events are being conducted on school grounds.

The programme outline is as follows:

MONDAY 9/12

Careers Expo 

“HSC All My Own Work”

Social Games

TUESDAY 10/12

Staff deliver - 'Preparing for Year 11 talk'

Staff / Student panel - 'Work/Life Balance’

PCYC Boxing Fitness

NSW Police - conversations/activities

Study Care Literacy - by Catholic Care

WEDNESDAY 11/12

First Aid Course (see details below following this article) **

Health Literacy conversations via visiting Medical General practitioners

Financial Literacy

The Op Shop Ball

THURSDAY 12/12, FRIDAY 13/12 and MONDAY 16/12

FIRST AID COURSE

** First Aid Course “Provide First Aid” HLTAID011 has been offered to all of Year 10.  This course can be provided here at school during the activities Year 10/11 days at a cost of $90 per student instead of the regular cost of $150. A google form has been sent to all students in the year group to indicate whether they would like to participate in this course.  This course has a range of uses in life outside school.  The certificate is valid for 3 years with the CPR component needing an update annually.

PLEASE NOTE: Students who have elected Year 11 Certificate 2 in Outdoor Recreation and the Fitness Course - MUST !! have this certificate to complete the course, so this is obviously a perfect opportunity to complete the course at a much better cost.

OUTLINE

* DRSABCD Action Plan

* Chain of survival

* Signs of life

* Performing CPR

* Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

* Care of the unconscious person

* Breathing emergencies including choking and asthma

* Cardiac emergencies

* Anaphylaxis

* Shock

* Bleeding and wound care

* Burns and scalds

* Extremes of heat and cold

* Poisoning

* Altered conscious states

* Bites and stings

* Sprains and strains

* Infection control

* Reporting procedures