As we finish Term 1 it has been wonderful to see all the exciting learning and community building opportunities that have taken place this year. With our Year 7s being the newest members of the Penola Catholic College community, it has been fantastic to see them immerse themselves into secondary life, forge new friendships and develop authentic relationships with their teachers.

Parent Teacher Student Partnership Meetings
Just a reminder that we have our second round of PTSPM next Thursday 7 April. This is for those parents in Years 7 & 8 who were unable to meet with the teaching staff in the first round. These meetings will be face to face on the Glenroy Campus. Please make sure you book in prior.

Global Academic Challenge
On 3 mornings last week we had a number of Year 8 students participating in the Global Academic Challenge organised by ACER (PAT testing). The initial data gave us insight to how these students perform on a local and international standard. The initial data has indicated 2 of our students who both achieved international numeracy and literacy 90% rankings. There were additionally 4 students that achieved 90% on the international level in reading and another student who achieved above 90% in science. This data will be able to assist us as educators to ensure all these students are given the opportunities to be extended.

Uniform
At both Year Level Assemblies last week students were largely commended on the way they have been wearing their uniform, with the majority of students taking pride to ensure they are wearing it correctly. We remind parents and students that from the start of Term 2 the blazer is the outer garment to be worn to and from school.

Year 7 Premier League
Premier League is interschool sports with other co-educational schools in the Northern and Western region. Over the course of this term our Year 7 Premier League coaches have been training their teams in preparation for the start of Premier League in week 1 of Term 2, taking place during school hours on a Wednesday.

Some key upcoming for the Glenroy Campus are:

Remainder of Term 1

• Monday 4 April Yr 7 Immunisations (Human Papillomavirus Vaccine – HPV and the Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whopping Cough Booster)
• Tuesday 5 April Athletics Carnival – all students start and finish at Broadmeadows Campus
• Wednesday 6 April Stations of the Cross- Period 1
• Thursday 7 April PTSPM – Early Leave day 2.20pm finish – Meetings taking place on campus
• Friday 8 April Staff Professional Development day – Student Free

Term 2

• Tuesday 26 April First day of Term 2 and ANZAC Day assembly on campus
• Wednesday 27 April Yr 7 Premier League begins
• Tuesday 3 May Yr 8 Reflection Day – please complete Operoo
• Friday 6 May Mothers Day Mass at Breakfast at Broadmeadows – please registar

Enjoy the break