1. Term I Key Parent Function All good things come to those who are patient!

2. News Margaret Smith in our prayers. Welcome 40 new students/30 new families. Enrolments 261. Currently 21 in Year 5. Farewell Fr Jerry. Welcome Fr Max. Welcome Jacob Kuruvilla. Frank Monagle takes up Primary Studies role. Thank you David Breen for your work in this role.

3. Dates Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 February Wollemi Football Club Registrations Monday 24 February Swimming Carnival Friday 28 Feb—Sunday 2 March Years 3 & 4 Father and Son Camp Wednesday 5 March Ash Wednesday Friday 7 March Cross Country—Years 3-12 Friday 7 March—Sunday 9 March Years 5 & 6 Father and Son Camp Wednesday 12 March Open Day Monday 19 MayTerm II KPF Dr Gerard O’Shea

4. HSC results Congratulations Michael Seecy English and Maths well above state. – Standard English 6.85 – General Maths 7.28 – Maths Extension 9.84 Other outstanding average scores – Advanced English 82.1 – Modern History 81 – Music 1 83.4 – Visual Arts

5. Formational priorities 2014 Consolidate Year of Faith. Questionnaires in teaching temperance and fortitude in the home. Parent Function with Dr Gerard O’Shea. Cyber Education. Expanded Community Service opportunities.

6. Technology and Visual Arts areas. Walk through tonight Introduction of Wood Technology Elective Stay tuned: Dads and Sons DIY Saturday mornings.

7. IT developments Canvas Learning Management System Upgrading of many of our desktops Four IT labs + Laptops – Top end workstations for Electives – Trolley of iPads – Primary lab – Library – Laptops for senior use Video Conferencing Equipment Interactive digital projectors in all classrooms Staff IT training a major priority

8. Bits and Pieces SMS attendance notifications now active. School hats for playground compulsory. Rules on mobiles. Notification on excursions and change of routine.