From the Vice Principal – Term 2 Week 8
Online Safety / Keeping Safe
As our children continue to grow up in an increasingly digital world, it is more important than ever that we work together to ensure their online experiences are safe, respectful, and age-appropriate. While technology offers wonderful opportunities for learning and connection, it can also expose children to risks, including contact from strangers through seemingly innocent platforms like gaming modules.
We remind parents and carers to be extra vigilant when it comes to their child’s online interactions. This includes monitoring chat functions in games, setting parental controls, and having open conversations with your child about who they talk to and what they encounter online.
At ÐãÐãÖ±²¥, we take a proactive approach to digital safety. The Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum is taught across all year levels, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to stay safe, including in online environments. We also enhance this learning through initiatives such as the upcoming Constable Care Incursion for our Year 3–6 students, which includes key messages around personal safety and online behaviour.
For practical advice on how to support your child’s online safety at home, we recommend visiting the .
College Vision Documents
At ÐãÐãÖ±²¥, our Visions for Learning, Wellbeing and Mission articulate the heart of who we are and what we aspire to become as a Catholic school in the Marist tradition.
Together, these Vision statements shape our strategic direction and daily practice. They reflect our commitment to educating the whole person, mind, body and spirit, and inspire our community to grow in faith, flourish in wellbeing and strive for excellence in learning
We have recently reviewed and updated our Visions for Mission, Learning and Wellbeing. Families can access these documents via our website.
Lavalla Carpark Update
Over the past week, you may have noticed some clearing work in the Lavalla Carpark, which has created several additional parking bays in preparation for Term 3.
We have also been trialling various strategies to improve afternoon traffic flow and thank all parents/caregivers for their ongoing cooperation and understanding.
From next week, the following changes will be in place:
- The Kiss N Ride will open at 3pm, when students are dismissed. If you arrive earlier, please park in a designated bay. We appreciate your cooperation if directed to do so.
- If the Kiss N Ride lane is full, please either park in an available bay or complete a loop and re-enter once space becomes available.
- It is critical that cars do not block the entry lane, as this prevents other vehicles from entering the car park.
To support a smooth and safe flow of traffic:
- Please continue to clearly display your family name on your dashboard.
- Encourage your children to move promptly into the car to allow for a quick and safe departure.
- Remember that the car park is a strict 8km/h zone – please follow all posted signage and drive with caution.
Thank you for your continued patience and support as we work together to provide a safe and efficient pick-up experience for our community.
Transperth Service Changes
To address the late arrival of the school specials, Transperth will implement the following changes from 22 June 2025:
Route 422
- The service to Scarborough Beach Bus Station, continuing as School Special 717, will now depart Karrinyup Bus Station at 7.38am.
School Special 717
- School Special 717 will now depart Scarborough Beach Bus Station at 7.57am.
College Photos – Uniform Guidelines
As we continue College photos next week, it is a timely reminder for students and parents to ensure that our uniform guidelines are followed. This includes shirts tucked in, top buttons done up, ties worn properly to the top button, skirts worn at the correct length, and blazers worn to and from school. These expectations apply not only at the College but also in the wider community, including on public transport and when entering and leaving the College grounds.
We encourage parents and guardians to work in partnership with the College to help students uphold our uniform standards. Checking that your child is dressed appropriately before they leave the house or step out of the car will assist in our shared approach to maintaining high standards of uniform. Additionally, we appreciate any effort to reiterate the importance of adhering to uniform requirements and personal presentation at the College.
Please note that only students who meet all College uniform and personal presentation standards will be permitted to participate in College photos.
We thank you for your continued support.
Mr Michael Chiera
VICE PRINCIPAL