Next Meeting

 

Ms Renee Maounis
Parents' and Friends' Association
President

The Pastoral Team

Ms Amanda Kenneally (Leader of Pastoral Care), Mr Pat McAuley (Leader of Chisholm House), Ms Hannah Gleeson (Leader of Davis House), Ms Alicia Lockyer (Leader of Deane House), Ms Courtney Tyler(Leader of Ingham House), Mr Daniel Iacono (Leader of Year 10), Ms Ami Harries (Leader of Year 11) and Ms Ellen Setter (Leader of Year 12).

Digital Processes Study

Study Title: Secondary School Students' Digital Practices: Towards a Holistic Understanding Across Contexts

During Term 2, the University of Wollongong will be conducting a research study at our school as part of PhD research. The study focuses on how Year 11 students use digital technologies to support their learning outside the classroom.

Data Collection

Phase 1:

• Teacher Interviews: The University of Wollongong Research team be interviewing a small number of teachers to discuss their experiences with digital technologies in education.
• Student Survey: All Year 11 students will be invited to complete a survey, which will take less than an hour. The survey will be sent to students via email and will occur at school. 

Phase 2:

• Student Case Studies: The University of Wollongong Research team invite approximately 6 Year 11 students for detailed discussions. This will involve 
• Two 45-minute interviews
• and the collection of data from their laptop. This is similar to web tracking, but it captures less detailed information and is designed to be less intrusive. It focuses on general usage patterns rather than specific browsing history. The tracker will record:

• URL of websites visited (landing page or homepage of the site listed)
• Time spent
• Date

The tracker will only be installed on the laptop participants use for studying. It works with the Chrome browser and does not collect data in incognito mode. While the tracker runs continuously, participants can review and delete any data they don’t want to share. We will show participants how to do this during the interview. If participants don’t want to use the tracker, we can discuss other options.

Students can choose to engage in both phases or only participate in the survey. 

Risks: While we will not be asking questions designed to cause any distress, we recognise that digital technology use for learning can be a difficult subject and some participants may feel concern when discussing their use of technology.

Benefits: While there are no immediate benefits other than a small thank-you gift card for students who participate in the case studies, the research will contribute valuable insights to a relatively unexplored area and could help inform future educational policies.

Results: The findings will be published in a PhD thesis, journal articles and conference presentations. Your identity and the school’s identity will remain confidential.

The data from the study will also be compiled into a personalised anonymous report providing insights into students' digital practices at your school. This report can be used to help enhance digital literacy and refine digital education strategies.

Participation is voluntary, but we would greatly appreciate your support. Should you wish to opt out of participation in this research, please email the research team with your student's full name and homeroom class before <insert date>. This will not have any impact on their relationship with the school or the University of Wollongong. 

An email with additional information will be sent to all Year 11 students. For any other information about the study, please contact the research team at scaouette@uow.edu.au. 

Thank you for your time and consideration. 

This study has been reviewed by the Human Research Ethics Committee of the University of Wollongong (2024/265). If you have any concerns or complaints about how the research is conducted, please contact a UOW Ethics Officer, +61 2 4239 2191 or email uow-humanethics@uow.edu.au. 

Dr Aidan Johnson
Leader of Curriculum and Improvement

Year 11 and year 12 visual arts students took the long bus trip up to the Art Gallery of NSW, which is right in the centre of Sydney to see Art Express.  Art Express is an exhibition of exemplar student HSC artworks that shows across a variety of regional and urban locations. In 2023 over 9000 student’s submitted work in Visual Arts for the HSC with 0.5% selected for Artexpress. This exhibition shows the best works in the state and provides both inspiration and insight for students undertaking the course. 

Corpus’ students had an interesting time discussing the works and seeing how other students had explored their ideas.

The group also got to see the exhibition by Coa Fei - My City is yours which was very interactive and fun.  

All students found this excursion valuable, both as a source of ideas and inspiration, and as motivation to achieve at an excellent level. 

Ms Tammie Castles
Learning Advisor

I am excited to introduce myself as the new Digital Literacy Coach at Corpus Christi.  As technology continues to evolve, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a growing part of students’ lives; both in their education and their future workplaces. Today’s students must develop the skills to critically engage with these technologies, ensuring they are responsible and ethical users.

Corpus Christi is committed to preparing students for this evolving landscape and has introduced the role of Digital Literacy Coach to guide both staff and students in navigating the opportunities and challenges of AI and digital tools. 

What is Digital Literacy?

Digital literacy is the skill set underpinning one’s ability to use digital tools effectively, to critically evaluate online content, and engage ethically in digital spaces. This skill set includes understanding AI’s capabilities and limitations, protecting privacy, and upholding academic integrity.

Why is this Important?

In a time where misinformation spreads rapidly, and AI can generate convincing but flawed content, students must be equipped with the skills to think critically, verify sources, and use AI responsibly. By teaching digital literacy alongside academic integrity, students will gain an understanding of the importance of continuing to create their own work to authentically achieve their learning outcomes and work towards their long-term post-school goals. 

Our Approach

Over 2025 and 2026, we will roll out a digital literacy and academic integrity curriculum explicitly taught to all students. This program will align with key national guidelines, including:

• NSW Education Generative AI Guidelines
• Australian Curriculum Digital Literacy Framework
• Australian Framework for Generative AI in Schools
• Catholic Education Office’s Generative AI Interim Position Paper

I will also work closely with staff to align our teaching practices so they reflect these guidelines, and uphold the driving objectives and obligations outlined in the key documents.

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback, I encourage you to reach out. Your input is invaluable as we work together to support our students.

Ms Emily Patterson
Digital Literacy Coach

We would like to give our amazing students the opportunity to showcase and celebrate their talents in the world-renowned ICAS competition again this year.

 What is ICAS?  

ICAS is an online academic competition that gives students the opportunity to challenge their higher order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing, Spelling Bee, and Digital Technologies.  Every student who participates is celebrated and recognised with a printed certificate in each subject area, and an online results report to track development each year.

To learn more about this year’s ICAS competition, visit: (icasassessments.com/products-icas/)

How to Participate in ICAS  

If you wish for your child to participate in ICAS this year, please:  

1. Read about ICAS subjects and prices here: (icasassessments.com/products-icas/)  
2. Go to the Parent Portal to sign up to chosen subject areas here: (shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps)  
3. Enter our school’s access code –KHN997  
4. Enter your child’s details, select the subject areas your child would like to participate in, then proceed to payment.  

ICAS Results and Certificates

All assessments will be conducted online, at school. We will notify you of the date(s) that we will run ICAS assessments, and when your child’s ICAS results are ready. Your child’s ICAS certificates will be delivered to school. Once we have received them, we will present them to your child to bring home. The back of the certificate will show your child’s ICAS results and the login details, “TAP ID and Pin”. - Use these to enter the Results Portal orti.icasassessments.com/ortiStudent. 

We are excited to be offering ICAS to our students this year and look forward to celebrating their achievements. Please do not hesitate to contact the school office if you have any questions.  

Ms Fiona Croft
Leader of Gifted and Talented

Ms Rosemary Abdelmessih
Ms Belinda Elliss
LRC Support Staff

We are very excited to be able to offer some amazing opportunities for students here at Corpus Christi, one of them being the Instrumental Program. We are actively seeking new students who would like to learn an instrument at school in 2025.

The lessons take place during class time on the day the tutor is at school (notified on the Compass timetable) and are rotated so students don’t miss the same lessons twice. They are 30 minutes in duration and take place in the music practice rooms. Students then return to their normal classes. Last year, (and continuing this year) lessons were held on a Tuesday however with many of the students returning for lessons this year, another day will more than likely open up.

We have amazing tutors here at Corpus Christi and there have had some major successes with past students. We have active musicians in a number of Aria Nominated bands including award winners, many students have gone on to be involved in the Entertainment fields of recording, film and television composing, concert and festival organisation and studio musicians. In 2023, four of our Yr 12 students were awarded a Band 6 for their HSC music performances including one who received an Encore nomination for outstanding HSC presentations. Many of these students started learning their instruments with the tutors in the Instrumental Program and it’s wonderful to celebrate their successes.

Fees for the instrumental Program are $40 for a private, 30 minute lesson paid directly to the tutor. This is a very reasonable rate and much lower than many private tutors and the Conservatorium of Music are charging.

For more information on learning DRUMS, GUITAR (Electric and Acoustic) and BASS please drop me an email at lappanj01@dow.catholic.edu.au and I will organise an introduction to the tutor and send an EOI form. 

EXTRA Curricular musical activities offered at Corpus in 2025

Mr John Lappan
Learning Advisor

Opening Hours

• Mondays 1:00pm to 6:00pm (Tracey)
• Tuesdays 8:00am to 1:00pm (Tracey)
• Thursdays 1:00pm to 6:00pm (Michelle)

The uniform shop is located at Unit 6/17-19 Industrial Road, Oak Fla

Winter Uniform Ordering

Corpus Winter Uniforms

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Visit ranier.com.au. Registration requires the exact student name and student number to be entered.  The school password (corpchris2529) is also required to register. Email Ranier at custservice@ranier.com.au for any problems registering.  Uniforms ordered online will need to be collected from the Uniform Shop during opening hours.

Uniform Pool

If you require second-hand uniforms there is a Corpus Christi Oak Flats Uniform Pool page on Facebook.  This is not run by the school but feel free to check it out for any uniform needs.

Ms Jennifer Niduaza
Ranier Design Group

We have an increasing number of students presenting to the office to sign out with no note in Compass for them to leave. If you require your child to leave early for a planned appointment or other reason this should be entered in Compass before the departure day and time. If there is a note in Compass the student can come down and sign out through the office.

If you are unable to access Compass a parent or nominated emergency contact will need to come in and sign your child out.  

Unwell Students

Student ID Cards

Please remind your child to have their Student ID Card at school everyday.  

Regards
Office Administration Team

Online Orders are available as per the instructions below.

There are a few important points such as:

• Cut off time for online orders is 9:00am
• Orders are for recess and lunch
• Please include your student’s Year Group eg. Year 7, 8 etc on the order NOT the class

Please see details below on how to create an account via the website https://myschoolconnect.com.au

To obtain your Student Id Number you will need to log into Compass which is located under your child's profile.

Due to safety concerns, students are not to exit the school grounds in the afternoon through the glass foyer. All students are required to use the walking path around to the drop-off bay or Moore Street exit.  The only exceptions are any disabled students or students with an injury.

A reminder to parents about double-parking and blocking traffic flow before and after school. This INCLUDES ON THE SCHOOL GROUNDS.  Cars are to keep moving through the kiss and drop area. If there are no spots available.  Please do not stop and block the traffic flow.

Please be aware that hefty fines apply for these offenses and consideration of the local businesses and the safety of students is paramount.

Senior students and families are reminded to follow the rules when parking near and around the school grounds and to be considerate of the neighbours.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel like you need some more support with parenting?

CatholicCare Wollongong offer professional counselling services to support you through life's challenges. Their counsellors provide a listening and independent ear and will equip you with strategies and tools for coping with stress and major life changes.

Counselling is available in-person in Nowra, Wollongong and Campbelltown or via phone or online.

Visit our website to learn more: https://catholiccare.dow.org.au/services-and-programs/family/family-care/counselling/