Term 2 Update

The beginning of Term 2 always seems to move quickly with the range of public holidays we enjoy in these first few weeks.  Year 9s have not let the extra days at home stop them from going from leaps to bounds this term.  

Our PEC elective classes have settled in and it's been wonderful to visit our amazing Cafe 4209 to watch our Year 9 students work through their barista training.  All students will be provided with a week of theory and practical training using our industry standard coffee machines. I've been lucky enough to have a few wonderful almond flat whites made for me as students experience working in a busy cafe environment.  On Monday, our Industrial Technologies and Anime Japanese students finish their time in the cafe, and our Music Class start their training on Tuesday. 

On Thursday, we met as a cohort at our fortnightly Year Level parade to celebrate the achievements of our students and be reminded of some key dates and expecations of the College.  We congratuated Ainslie Ryan on her successful audition for Jasper Jones with the Beenleigh Theatre Group, our interschool sports teams who represented the College with pride on Tuesday, our two Intermediate Debating Teams who both walked away with a win in their short preparation debates and all of our Year 9 students for their respectful participation in our ANZAC commemorations.

Our Acting Principal, Mrs Steinhardt, addressed students reminding them of our high expectations focusing on the SPIRIT value of Respect; reminding students that following teacher instructions is not negotiable and that students who demonstrate defiance or refusal to follow teacher instructions will have a serious consequences applied.

Special mention was also made to water-ballooon/bombs, explaining that these are prohibited items, along with a range of other items including aerosol deodorant cans, gum and replica/toy weapons.

Winter is coming...

As the weather cools down, we would like to remind you that during the colder months the following items are acceptable:

• Foxwell SSC Wattle coloured knitted jumper (with college logo)
• Foxwell SSC Ink blue jacket (with college logo)
• Foxwell SSC Ink blue soft-shell jacket (with college logo) *NEW- fleece lined, windproof and warm.

* All jumpers and jackets must be Foxwell branded, no other jumpers, including plain navy crew neck or jackets are permitted unless they are worn beneath and not visible, under a school branded jacket/jumper.

• Foxwell SSC Ink blue track-pants (with school logo) – may be worn with Sports Uniform
• Ink blue stockings/tights
• Foxwell SSC Ink blue scarf (with school logo)

Beanies, balaclavas, knit caps with ear flaps or other similar headwear are not permitted. Undershirts must be not be visible outside/through the uniform (e.g., T Shirts, Tank Tops and singlets).

*Socks must be visible above the ankle and that only the Foxwell socks or plain white socks are to be worn with our College uniform. 

*Nose piercings are not permitted. Where a piercing is new, students are to submit an application for a Variation to Uniform until a clear one can be worn instead.  Currently there are no approved Year 9 exemptions, so no student should be wearing a nose ring.

*Earrings worn by students are to be in adherence to the policy - this includes no dangly earrings or oversized earrings. 

*No acrylics or coloured nails are permitted.

*Leather shoes are to be worn with the formal uniform AND in any areas where a risk is present including science laboratories, kitchens, particular art classroom spaces and technology rooms. 

Thank you for supporting your child to adhere to our high expectations with uniform.  

As always, if you have any concerns or need for support, please reach out to the Year 9 team.

Di Russell 

Deputy Principal.