Welcome to our Year 7 Students
It is hard to believe that the first three days of Year 7 are almost over. It certainly has been a busy few days but it has been so rewarding to see the way in which our newest students have approached their transition to high school and become part of the St Pat’s family.
The focus of these days and the coming first weeks is about settling your daughter into high school in the smoothest way possible and getting her used to new routines and systems. The first day of high school is an important milestone in anyone’s education journey and the girls have taken it all in their stride. They’ve faced the challenges of multiple teachers and learning spaces, more bells, getting their lockers and diaries, iPad set-up, catching new buses, as well as deciphering the timetable codes. It has also been wonderful to see them being brave and making new friends on the playground.
A key highlight for the girls has been meeting their Big Sisters on Thursday. This is a program that sees the Year 7 students joined with a Year 11 student to foster a connection and expand their support network.
The Year 7 Pastoral Team have been working very hard to ensure your daughter has everything she needs. I’d like to thank them for their efforts:
7A – Mrs Parker
7B – Mrs Wilson
7C – Mrs Norris
7D – Mrs Thomas/Mr Stevens
7E – Mrs Lawrence/Mr Stevens
7F – Mr McGrath
Please do not hesitate in contacting me or your daughter’s Pastoral Advisor if you have any questions or concerns. We are here to help as best we can.
Next week will be another busy week, with Sport/Activities on Tuesday afternoon and the Swimming Carnival on Thursday. Students wear their sports uniform on both of these days.
On their first day, your daughter was encouraged to fully embrace the opportunity that has been given to her in coming to St Pat’s, to do her best and to be her best. She was told that we are like the Brady Bunch, a big blended family full of different people, cultures and faiths. That we all have different interests, experiences, gifts and talents. We value this diversity and foster respect, acceptance and tolerance at all times. I look forward to seeing how your daughter takes on this opportunity and how she flourishes here at St Pat’s.
Ms Louise Glase - Year 7 Coordinator and Visual Arts Teacher
lglase@saintpatricks.nsw.edu.au
