Welcome back to all our students and families for Term 2. We hope you had a wonderful Easter and a refreshing holiday break. It has been fantastic to see our students return with renewed energy and focus for the term ahead.

Holiday Seminars – Year 12 Students

While the majority of the College community enjoyed a well-deserved break over the holidays, a number of dedicated Year 12 students and staff took the opportunity to attend voluntary holiday seminars.

These sessions allowed students to complete outstanding work, consolidate their understanding, and prepare ahead for upcoming assessments. We commend these students and staff for their extra commitment to academic excellence. Their efforts during the break will no doubt place them in a stronger position as they continue their journey towards the end of the year.

We thank all staff involved for their generosity of time and expertise, and we congratulate our students for showing such a strong dedication to their learning.

Upcoming Parent/Teacher Interviews

At Christian Brothers College, we are continually reviewing how we can best support strong communication between families and the College regarding student learning and progress. Following feedback from our community, we are evolving our approach to include a combination of Student Learner Reviews and traditional Parent/Teacher Interviews.

Families have shared that while they value students taking greater ownership of discussing their learning, they also appreciate the opportunity to meet directly with subject teachers to discuss individual progress.

In response to this feedback, our upcoming interviews will return to a traditional Parent/Teacher Interview format, allowing families to meet one-on-one with subject teachers. Looking ahead, future opportunities may incorporate both Student Learning Reviews and Parent/Teacher Interviews to provide a balanced approach between student-led discussions and teacher feedback.

Parent/Teacher Interview Details:

• Date: Monday 19 May (Term 2, Week 3)
• Day: Pupil-free day
• Time: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Format: Phone Interviews (NO on-Campus Interviews)
• Bookings: Booking instructions will be emailed shortly. Bookings operate on a first-in basis, so we encourage families to secure their preferred times promptly.

With all student results and feedback accessible via SEQTA, families are reminded to continue monitoring academic progress throughout the year. If further discussion is needed outside of interview times, families are welcome to contact subject teachers directly through SEQTA’s Direct Messaging feature.

Attendance at Parent/Teacher Interviews is strongly encouraged as a key way to maintain open communication and ensure the best possible support for each student’s academic journey. We thank you for your continued feedback and support as we work together to enhance student learning and growth.

End of Trimester 1 – Year 7 and 8 Students

Next Friday, 9th May, marks the end of Trimester 1 for our Year 7 and 8 students, with the new trimester beginning on Tuesday, 13 May (following the pupil-free day for Parent/Teacher Interviews on Monday, 12 May).

The trimester model offers our students valuable opportunities to experience a range of elective subjects across the year. During their time in the Arts – Music, Drama, and Visual Art – and Technologies – Design, Food, and Digital – students gain practical skills, develop their creativity, and explore new areas of interest.

This broad exposure not only enriches their current learning but also equips them with greater confidence when making informed subject selections for Year 9 and beyond. Understanding their own interests, strengths, and passions early in their schooling helps students shape a more personalised and meaningful educational pathway.

We congratulate our Year 7 and 8 students on their efforts so far and look forward to seeing them continue to explore, discover, and thrive in their new subjects in Trimester 2.

We look forward to the remainder of the term.

Mr David Salamone-Violi
Director of Teaching and Learning