Welcome back to Term 4. For many reasons, this term is rich and full. Shortly, we will farewell our Year 12s as they finalise lessons and prepare for examinations. Transition programs are well underway with upcoming events such as New Parent Evening, 2026 Year 7 Orientation Days and a week whereby the Year 9s transition into Senior PC groups. Despite these preparations for the future, we mustn't lose focus on the present.

Our Year 12s all have the most significantly weighted assessment of their courses to finalise or complete – the external assessment or examination. Similarly, our Year 11s are completing their own Stage 2 Religion courses, which will contribute to their SACE and ATAR. Years 7 to 10 have a term's worth of work that lays the foundation for next year in subject matter and concepts. We must remember that, by backwards mapping our curriculum from 12 to 7, each term and unit of coursework is vital in preparing students for the Senior Years.

On another note, we have welcomed many new students to the CBC community this week. I thank the staff for overseeing their orientation and the many of our boys who have ensured they feel welcome. Only the other day, I was giving a tour to a young man and his family, hoping to join CBC next year, and the family could not believe how welcoming the boys are, coming up to say hello, shake a hand and share their experiences. It certainly makes these tours easy for me.

Hat Reminder

With Term 4 earmarking the summer, just a reminder that students are expected to wear their hats at recess and lunch. Whether in Reception or Year 12, the timeless alliterative expression remains…No Hat, No Play!

Looking towards the next couple of weeks, please note the significant events:

• Week 2, Term 4
  • Thursday
    • Year 12 Farewell Assembly – this is a formal event, meaning NO Physical Education uniforms
• Week 3, Term 4
  • Thursday
    • New Parent Eventing for 2026 Year 7s
    • 2025 Tottenham Tour Group Depart

Dr Lee Del Col
Deputy Principal – Head of Senior Campus