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- Transition and Pathway Program (TaPP)
- Year 12 Raffle
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- Uniform Shop
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I feel very happy and privileged to be starting in the role of Assistant Principal at Corpus Christi. The last few weeks that I have spent at Corpus Christi have already shown me that the community is strong and that there is a commitment to not only the wellbeing of students but also their learning. Students and staff have been extremely welcoming and I am appreciative of the kindness that has been shown towards me.
One of my mantras that I often speak to students about is ‘getting the little things right’. That they do this at the beginning of each and every day with being organised and wearing their uniform correctly. If we ‘get the little things right’ we can then all focus on the other important things. I truly believe that when we all get the ‘little thing’ right then everything else follows on in a positive way.
I look forward to meeting more and more of the students and understanding and appreciating what makes Corpus Christi a good school.
Ms Lisa Costabile
Assistant Principal
All students MUST BE IN full winter uniform, including a blazer. Please refer to the School Uniform Policy in the Student Handbook if you are unsure of the requirements including hair and makeup.
Next Meeting
| Parents' and Friends' Committee | |
| President | Renee Maounis |
| Vice President | Kim Petreski |
| C0- Secretaries | Angela Campbell and Lisa Green |
| Treasurer | Kim McCrudden |
Ms Renee Maounis
Parents' and Friends' Association
President
St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal Term 2 Initiative
As followers of Christ, we are challenged to make a preferential option for the poor as it is important to create conditions for marginalised voices to be heard, to defend the defenceless, and to assess lifestyles, policies and social institutions in terms of their impact on the poor. The St Vincent de Paul Society is committed to actively and passionately speaking out against the causes of poverty and inequality on behalf of the people we serve. Please watch the video attached on the excellent work St Vincent de Paul does in the community.
In term two each House is asked to donate items to the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal.
- Items that the students from Ingham, Chisholm, Davis and Deane could bring in include: Beanies, Scarves, Socks, Gloves or Blankets and Jumpers.
- Senior students are to donate hygiene items for the Social Justice Committee to organise hygiene packs.
Students are to place their items for the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal in their learning circle baskets.
Thank you for supporting the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal.
Corpus Christi Day - Thursday 12 June
The Corpus Christi High School community is celebrating our feast day on Thursday, June 12, 2025. The Feast of Corpus Christi Mass is an opportunity for our school to reflect on the importance of gathering as a Catholic community in the Eucharistic celebration. On Corpus Christi Day, we will be attending Mass as a whole school at All Saints Church in Shellharbour. There will be many social justice and team-building activities on this day.
Time: 8:40 am - 3:00 pm
What to Wear: Sports Uniform
Cost: Students are to bring money to purchase food only on the day
Ride Tickets: $30.00
ALL RIDE TICKETS MUST BE PRE-PURCHASED VIA THE COMPASS EVENT BY Monday 9th June 2025 (no tokens will be available for purchase on the day)
BANDS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THOSE STUDENTS WHO HAVE PURCHASED THEM IN LEARNING CIRCLE ON THE DAY (Students must be present for LC to receive their band, otherwise students will not be able to receive it after LC)
Money raised will go to the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal which will support running the Vinnies Van that provides hot meals for people experiencing homelessness in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven area. Students will need to return a permission note to be able to go on the rides and attractions at the fair.
Guide for the Day
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8.40 am - 9:00 am |
Roll Marking, preparation for the day Distribution of pre-purchased bands (No bands distributed after LC) |
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9:00 am -10:00 am |
Social Justice Activities in Houses or Year Groups |
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10:00 am - 10:15 am |
Recess- no access to rides - please bring your own food |
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10:15 am -10:45 am |
Travel to All Saints for Mass |
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11:00 am - 12:30 pm |
Mass at All Saints |
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12:30 pm - 12:45 pm |
Travel back to school |
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12:45 pm -2:45 pm |
Extended Lunch Break - Fair - both vendors and food outlets Raffle by year 12 leaders at 2 pm |
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2:45 pm - 3:00 pm - |
Return to Learning Circle for Dismissal |
All Saints Parish News
CONFIRMATION - Year 6 or Older
Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation Tuesday 1st July & Wednesday 2nd July 2025 7 pm
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION - Year 3 or Older
Celebration of the Sacrament of First Holy Communion Sunday 23rd November 11 am
Ms Monique Fennell
Leader of Catholic Life and Mission
Mobile Phone Procedures Reminder
The Pastoral Team wish to remind all members of the Corpus Christi community about our mobile phone policy. We are reminding students and parents that if a mobile phone is VISIBLE during the hours of 8:20am - 3:00pm the phone will be confiscated and handed in to the office by that staff member or the student may be asked to hand it in to the office themselves. Students will be able to collect their phone at the end of the school day
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are mobile phones banned in schools?
NSW Government has banned mobile phone use in schools. Teachers are instructed to confiscate visible phones.
Studies have shown that phone use in schools results in
- Negative impact on wellbeing
- Decreased academic performance
- Decreased social interactions
- Accessing inappropriate material and cyberbullying
What if I need to speak to my child during the day?
Parents are encouraged to contact the school office during the day. The office will pass on your message in a confidential manner i.e. send a private note enclosed in an envelope, or they will arrange for your child to come speak to you on the phones in the office.
What if my child wants to talk to me during the day?
Our office staff understand that there may be times when students are anxious about something or they need to find out something from their parents. Our office staff will arrange for the student to have access to a phone to contact their parents.
My child has a medical condition that requires them to monitor their health on their phone
These students already have support plans in place where their teachers know they are able to check their phone to monitor their health. This will also be the case for students who have been given permission by counsellors/psychologists/pastoral team to access their phone for pastoral reasons.
I need to organise transportation arrangements with my child
Your child will be able to access their phone when the dismissal bell rings at 3:00pm.
My child uses the Compass App to work out where their next class is.
There are a number of different ways that students can access their Compass
- Compass Kiosk - students can use their Compass ID card at the Compass Kiosk in the student foyer. All they need to do is scan their card and their updated timetable will be displayed.
- As part of our “Ready to Learn” expectations, Learning Advisors encourage students to check their Compass prior to leaving their class so they know where to go for the proceeding lesson.
Can students continue to use their phone to pay at the canteen?
For the remainder of Term Two they can, however from Term Three onwards, students will no longer be able to use their phone at the canteen. We are providing parents with this time to organise other payment methods for their child.
Payment Methods at the canteen
- Cash
- Debit Card
- Online orders via MySchool Connect
I have heard there are some classes that allow for phones to be used for photography or certain apps, is this continuing?
Staff are in the process of finding alternative solutions to this. Students are encouraged to use their laptops if they need to take photos of their work.
Junior students should not be using mobile phones in class or accessing any apps.
Senior students, particularly those in Creative Arts and Technology courses, may need to use their phones for certain tasks, but that will be in discussions with their Learning Advisors, who will set clear guidelines and expectations for appropriate use.
Positive Recognition Update
Congratulations to the following students who have received a Bronze award in the last two weeks. Students are eligible to receive this award when they have been issued 10 Affirmations. For further information on our awards process, please see the student handbook.
Year 7
Chisholm House: Kalani Morgan
Davis House: Jack Miller
Deane House: Mason Kuzmanovski, Reese Fields and Gianni Oiteirinho
Ingham House: Luke Baccetto, Lyla McVittie, Lara Sandelin and Alyra Muller
Year 8
Chisholm House: Archer Ridley and Anton De Jesus
Davis House: Jackson Horsey
Deane House: Braedy Allchin and Charlotte Webster
Ingham House: Lincoln McAlister
Year 9
Chisholm House: Mia Barrett, Poppy Krull and Zali Long
Davis House: Annalisia Ayoub and Dalton Allen
Deane House: Chase Hodgson-Tan, Lily Griggs, Preston Brady and Samuel Brown
Ingham House: Chloe O’Donnell, Christian Nagy, Elizabeth Micovski and Mackenzie Desmond
Year 10
Bailey Moncrieff, Kye Spencer, Blair Churchill, Sarah Russell, Ari Pignataro, Cooper Newton, Chelsea Ristevski, Gemma O’Donnell, Jett Parker, Xavier Leonard and Owen Emmett.
Year 11
Matilda Bolack, Eli Cox, Zali Plociennik, Elias Maounis and Stella Morris
Year 12
Amelia McGovern, Oliver Shepherd, Grace Mulliett, Noah Elstone, Luca Powell and Sienna Smith
Congratulations to the following students who received a Silver Award. Students are eligible to receive this award when they have been issued 20 Affirmations.
Year 7
Chisholm House: Parker Burce, Sean Timbs, Fabrizio Rodriguez, Nicola Holland, Thomas Holland and Tom Jakimoski
Davis House: Alexis Krstevski, Memphis Sulcs, Nyah Green, Whyatt Scales and Darcy Weir
Deane House: Avonleigh Slade, Freddie Carr, Hayden Bayley, Hayden Sleigh, Max Chinnock, Zoey Borg, Damian Vrtkovski, Lola Clare and Stella Minchero
Ingham House:
Alessandra Barrass, Lily Bond, Max Henry, Patrick Shillito, Ciari Holloway, Gabriella Juta, Lin Chey and Rocco Mori
Year 8
Chisholm House: Malaya Hofman and Oscar Smee
Davis House: Armani King, Alyza Kennedy, Jayden Khoury and Eli Grima
Deane House: Braedy Allchin and Charlotte Webster
Ingham House: Alani Jovanovski, Byron McMahon, Eva Gouveia and Natalia Tanevski
Year 9
Chisholm House: Nathan Harrison, Georgina Keys and Lucas Batters
Davis House: Sarah McGovern and Lily McGoldrick
Deane House: Cayless Walsh, Hamish Atkins-Bostock, Aleah Taylor, Ashton Batur and Dylan Capocchiano
Ingham House: Gabriel Petreski, Lexi Marden, Patryk Gribble, Sienna Portelli, Tauri Ivanovski, Cooper Walsh and Kobi Lorkin
Year 10
Cody Cannon, Martin Cachia, Joshua Scofield, Millie Tompkin, Savannah Tobar, James Allen, Imogen Quinn, Katie Sandelin, Grace Vernon-Rogers, Remi Aronsten and Jacob French.
Year 11
Lucas Petreski
Gold Awards
A VERY big congratulations to the following students who received a Gold Award. Students are eligible to receive this award when they have been issued 30 Affirmations. A wonderful accomplishment so early in the year.
Year 7
Chisholm House: Charlotte Blacker
Davis House: Bruce Thompson and Charlotte McGoldrick
Year 8
Davis House: Carys Newton
Deane House: Dean Pedersen and Isabel Scott
Ingham House: Jasmine Wright
Year 9
Deane House: Parker Gilligan
Ingham House: Alani Tanevski
Year 10
Jayden Blamire, Zane MacDonald and Jack Channells
Ms Amanda Kenneally
Leader of Pastoral Care
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).
As part of our focus on school effectiveness, Corpus Christi Catholic High School will be participating in an online survey for students, staff and parents – Tell Them From Me (TTFM). The survey will provide us with valuable feedback on what our students, staff and parents think about school life, how engaged they are with school and the different ways that teachers, students and parents interact with each other. Schools in Australia and around the world have used the Tell Them From Me survey to help them improve.
The survey takes approximately 12 minutes to complete. The survey measures include such topics as emotional and social well-being, physical health, and behaviours and attitudes linked to student success. The survey also allows students to give their thoughts and feedback in open-ended question responses.
Participation in the survey is entirely voluntary and completely anonymous.
You can access the survey at:
Closing the date for the survey is Friday 30 May, 2025.
Dr Aidan Johnson
Leader of Curriculum and Improvement
Action Required - 2025 Consent for the use of student's image and/or work and 2025 Acceptable Use of Technology
2025 Consent for the use of students' image and/or work should now be completed by all families
If you have not already completed this, please action as soon as possible. You will need to ring the school office prior to this, as we need to reopen the consent form for you.
Southern Country Rugby League
Last week we had the following students attend the Southern Country Rugby League trials in Wagga: Lilly Griggs, Rugby Kerr, Talon Saco, Tahj Diamond, Wezley Smith, Charlie Griffiths, Tom Eirth and Harry O’Shea. All students had an excellent tournament, with Lilly, Talon, Tahj and Charlie making the Southern Country Team. These students now travel next week to play at the NSWCCC trials along with our open girls who made the Southern Country Team last term. Good luck and congratulations to the students involved. A shout out to Mr Iacono for coaching the U15s Boys Diocesan Team.
Rugby Union
Ginger Siasat in Year 9 was selected in the NSWCCC Rugby Union team. There were 52 girls who trialled and 12 were selected. Ginger was the only one from the Wollongong Diocese who was selected in the team. Congratulations Ginger!
Diocsean Soccer
Jessica Bell, Gemma Bishop, Jordan Sirijovski and Jake Petrovski were all made the Wollongong Diocese Soccer Team last week. These students will now travel to Sydney for two days to play at the NSWCCC tournament on the 27th and 28th of May. Best of luck to all those involved.
Athletics Carnival Friday 30 May 2025
Important Documents
On the Compass Newsfeed you will find the following two documents:
- 2025 Sporting opportunities document. There are many sporting opportunities students are able to get involved in in 2025. Students can now see the “2025 Sporting opportunities” document with all of the sports available to trial for as well as the sign up sheet for the majority of the teams (parents/caregivers can't sign up to trial for a team on behalf of their child). This has been posted to students' compass.
There are a few sports that I do not have the link for yet (these are teams where students need to apply to trial through the Wollongong Diocese). Once I receive these links I will be updating the document so please keep checking it for updates. - Pinned on the Compass page is the 2025 Sports Flyer. This document is an overview of the 2025 sporting opportunities document. The flyer contains the following information:
- Diocesan Sports
- Individual Pathway Sport
- External School entered competitions
- How to register to trial for a Corpus team
- Updated Elite Sportsperson Policy
This will be your first point of call for any information about sport at Corpus. If you have any other questions please contact myself via: hawkesbyk01@dow.cathlic.edu.au
CSNSW Sport
Please see the CSNSW Sport website for all NSWCCC Sporting events that students can nominate to trial for.
Upcoming Events
All of the sign-up sheets can be found on Compass and on the 2025 Sporting Opportunities document
- CCCHS Athletics Carnival
- Netball
- Opens Hockey
- Opens Volleyball
- Basketball
CSNSW Newsletter Link
For the calendar of events for 2025 please refer to the Compass Post with the Sports Flyer
Ms Kelsie Hawkesby
Learning Advisor/Leader of Sport
Illawarra Careers Expo
The recent Illawarra Careers Expo proved to be a valuable and successful event for students exploring their future career pathways. All of Year 10, along with interested students from Years 11 and 12, had the opportunity to attend and engage with a diverse range of exhibitors.
The event featured representatives from universities, colleges, the Australian Defence Force, NSW Police Force, and various group training organisations. Students were able to ask questions, gather information, and gain insight into a wide array of education and career opportunities.
A big thank you goes to Workplace Learning for organising such an informative and well-run event.
Congratulations to all students who attended for representing the school so positively - many exhibitors commented on their excellent behaviour, enthusiasm, and respectful engagement. Well done!
Transition and Pathway Program
Year 7
This week Year 7 students completed Lesson One of the Transition and Pathway Program. Students were encouraged to identify their values and discover how personal strengths can help investigate future pathways.
Year 10
Year 10 started to research places to go for Work Experience. Year 10 will be doing compulsory Work Experience from 8 to 12 December. There are resources on the Transition and Pathway Google Classroom to help students research places to visit. More information will be provided after Stage 6 Subject Selection.
Useful Resources
CCCHS Jobs Board
Upcoming Events
- RSA Training - 2 June
- Naval Aviation Prospects Scheme - 6 July
- UOW Early Entry opens - 16 June
- UOW Year 10 Subject Selection Webinar - 16 June at 7pm
- Resume Writing Workshop - every Tuesday at lunch in Davis 1
- Year 10 Work Ready Program - every Wednesday during Learning Circle in the LRC
Here's to a bright future!
Ms Toni Smith
Learning Advisor
Transition and Pathways Specialist
Smitht19@dow.catholic.edu.au
Get Your Tickets — Our Biggest Raffle Yet!
Our school raffle is back and bigger than ever! You won't want to miss out with an incredible range of prizes up for grabs. Whether you're a foodie, a tech-lover, a sports fan, or an adrenaline junkie, there's something for everyone!
This year's prizes include:
- Multiple food vouchers to your favourite local spots
- A brand-new printer for all your study needs
- A sizzling BBQ to kick off your next summer cook-up
- Two tickets to Jamberoo Action Park — “where you control the action!”
- For the footy fans, a signed St. George Illawarra Dragons Captains Run jersey (2025) and a 2024 jersey
- AND many more!
Tickets are just $5 each, five for $20 or $50 for 15 tickets, available online at the following link:
All proceeds go towards improving student facilities at Corpus Christi!
Don't miss your chance to win big — the raffle will be drawn on Corpus Christi Day, on June 12th (Corpus Christi Day)
Good luck!
Our fundraising efforts would not have be possible without the generous support of businesses in our community. We would acknowledge the contributions of the following businesses
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
Information for Illness/Misadventure for assessments or tasks is in your child's Compass.
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.
Please ensure that your child is aware that they have a lunch order and to collect it.
Ms Anne Poulton
Canteen Manager
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:
- Read about ICAS subjects and prices here: (icasassessments.com/products-icas/)
- Go to the Parent Portal to sign up to chosen subject areas here: (shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps)
- Enter our school’s access code –KHN997
- Enter your child’s details, select the subject areas your child would like to participate in, then proceed to payment.
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Subject/Paper |
School Years |
Official Sitting Dates |
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Digital Technologies |
Yr 7 |
4 August 2025 |
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Writing |
Yrs 7 - 12 |
6 August 2025 |
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English |
Yrs 7 – 12 |
13 August 2025 |
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Science |
Yrs 7 - 12 |
18 August 2025 |
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Spelling Bee |
Yr 7 |
20 August 2025 |
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Mathematics |
Yrs 7 – 12 |
25 August 2025 |
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
Ranier Schoolwear is the school uniform provider for Corpus Christi Catholic High School. Uniforms are available at their Oak Flats uniform shop or online at https://shop.ranier.com.au.
Location: Unit 6, 17-19 Industrial Road, Oak Flats, NSW 2529 (Not on the school site)
Phone: (02) 4256 4963
Email: corpus@ranier.com.au
Shop Hours: (During school terms)
- Monday 1:00pm – 6:00pm
- Tuesday 8:00am – 1:00pm
- Thursday 1:00pm – 6:00pm
If you know your child’s uniform size, you can order online via https://shop.ranier.com.au with home delivery or click-and-collect options. Please note that online orders are only processed during shop opening hours. Orders place during school or public holidays will be picked and packed when the shop re-opens.
For any exchange, the item must be in original condition (unworn, unwashed,
unaltered, with tags attached) and in its original packaging. Some exclusions may
apply.
Ranier Website
Both new and existing parents with previous accounts need to register on the new site using their email address, choosing Corpus Christi, then entering the activation code.
Ranier website: shopranier.com.au
On the website you can:
- View images and prices of all products on one page
- View school uniform policy
- Easily book appointments for fittings
- View status and history of purchases
- Choose click and collect or home delivery
Orders placed for home delivery are despatched from the Uniform Shop on the next trading day
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
Ranier is excited to announce a new and improved online shop platform starting this term. In addition to the existing features that have served families well, we have
introduced new features to improve your user experience. Our website is suitable for
use on all mobile devices including iPads, tablets and mobile phones.
Click & Collect – Online Ordering
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
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.
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Counselling Services for Students |
Website |
Phone |
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Reach Out |
Chat online Join a forum |
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LifeLine |
13 11 14 |
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Kids Helpline |
Chat online Email counselling |
1800 55 1800 |
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Suicide Call Back Service |
www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au Chat online |
1300 65 94 67 |
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Headspace |
Chat online |
4220 7660 |
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Respect |
Chat online |
1800 737 732 |