It has been quite an eventful term, with many ups and downs, that now draws to a close. First and foremost, we keep in our thoughts and prayers the Year 12 cohort at Montgrove, the staff, students and parents who are currently navigating such a difficult situation. 

It has been a flurry of activity on the academic front, with Year 12 Mid-year Exams last week and NAPLAN for years 3, 5, 7 and 9 during the two weeks prior. Many assessments have also been completed over the last fortnight, and we hope the bulk of our students have earned themselves a restful break.

Last weekend, we had the Year 5 Father & Son camp at Blue Gum Lodge in Springwood. This was our fourth camp of the term, following Years 7, 3 and 2. A huge thank you to the Formation team, led by Mr Johnson, and especially to Mrs Reid for the admin support and Mr Breen for all the late nights on site. These are wonderful opportunities to deepen the relationships between fathers and sons, as well as among fathers. They are also something the boys will remember for a long time to come. A big thank you, therefore, to all the dads who gave up their weekend and to all the mums who allowed them to come!

It is relatively unusual for our school holidays to begin before Palm Sunday. This year, we will have a unique opportunity to live Holy Week during the first week of the break. After the various efforts of Lent, in preparation for Easter, we have an opportunity to accompany Jesus more closely during this ‘holiday’ Holy Week. I hope we can all feel very united with those of our families who have experienced the Cross in a particular way this Lent - such as the Roberts, the Tudehope and the Santiago and Javier families. We pray that the joy and blessings of Easter will come to them in a special way.

Several events will arrive soon after the holidays end and are worth mentioning now. Firstly, Term 2 kicks off with a Parent Teacher Day on Monday, 28 April. Please book your slots for those very informative meetings with your son(s) teachers. Soon after that, we will host two special KPFs around the program Talking About Love, aimed at helping parents communicate with their children about sexuality, tailored to the child's age and maturity, and fostering stronger parent- child relationships. There will be two sessions, one for Dads and Sons in Years 5 & 6 on Friday, 9 May and another for Mums and Sons in Years 3 & 4 on  Saturday, 17 May. Unfortunately, places are limited, so I encourage you to book now. 

Wishing all our Wollemi families a Blessed Easter and a restful holiday.

James Ramos, Headmaster

Deputy’s Top 5 Tips for ‘Teens off Screens’ during the holidays

With the holidays just around the corner, many parents (myself included) brace for the familiar battle over screen time—a tug-of-war that seems to play out in households across the country. When it comes to life’s curveballs, applying problem-solving strategies early often proves that prevention is better than cure.

With the battle ahead in mind, I have listed five practical strategies that might help you reduce your teen’s time on screens. Good luck! If you have any strategies that work well in your household, I’d love to hear them—please feel free to share via scottwilliamson@wollemi.nsw.edu.au

Model Appropriate Screen Use

Demonstrate balanced screen habits yourself, as teens often emulate parental behaviour. This is the most important tip—and sometimes the hardest to stick to! “Do as I say, not as I do” is difficult for the teen brain to process, and he will likely dismiss any plans you have in place to minimise online activity.

Establish Screen-Free Zones

 Designate specific areas, like the dining room, as screen-free to encourage family interaction during meals. At Wollemi, meals shared as a family—and without phones—are common practice. Keep it up!

Encourage Physical Exercise: 

Have your teen earn screen time through exercise. For example:

2 minutes of physical activity = 1 minute of screen time

Or, if physical activity is a challenge, try 1 minute = 2 minutes of screen time

Activities might include bike riding, long walks, kicking the footy, doing weights, mowing the lawn, or a HIIT session. Give your teen options—and get him moving!

Create a Family Media Plan

Develop a plan that outlines acceptable screen use and ensures consistency among all family members. Be sure to include yourself—see Tip #1.

Reflect and Adjust

At the end of the holiday break, take time during a family dinner to reflect on the strategies you used to reduce screen time—what worked well, what didn’t, and what could be improved. This gives your teen a voice in how screen time is managed and helps shape a more effective approach for the future.

As we approach Holy Week, I wish all families a time of peace, reflection, and renewal. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday break.

A holiday well spent!

In what feels like the blink of an eye, a jam-packed Term 1 is coming to an end. A term highlighted by numerous sporting events, excursions, father and son camps and hours of hard work and dedication within the classroom! 

I paid a visit to many classes this week and it was so pleasing to hear the boys reflect on their learning and growth throughout the term. Improving handwriting, completing the PRC, learning new strategies in mathematics, making an interesting Google Slides presentation and completing a quality model of the planets were just some of the answers I received when I asked the boys what they had achieved in Term 1.

In order to maintain this positive momentum from Term 1, the boys must continue to keep their minds and bodies engaged in meaningful and interesting activities throughout their holidays. To plan for this, I will be challenging the boys to consider a number of different focus areas (by using a clever acronym shared by Mr Bernie James at a recent Mentor’s Meeting). 

F F F F F A

These letters can help the boys prioritise their focus to ensure they achieve balance throughout the holidays. I will be asking the boys to complete one task/activity which has each of the following areas as a focus. 

F - Family - Do something that benefits your family - it could be chores, it could be playing with your siblings, it could be spending time with a family member. 

F - Friends - Connect with your friends throughout the holidays - organise to play at a park, play sports or ride your bike. Stay connected with your friends and help develop meaningful friendships with your school friends and neighbours. 

F - Faith - Make prayer an important part of your break. Consider setting aside some time for quiet reflection and prayer - praying the morning offering each day, it is a great way to start the day!

F - Fitness - Make sure you are active and complete at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. Walk, run, ride your bike, bounce a basketball or kick a football - physical activity comes in many shapes and sizes but it is important we all prioritise our physical health - get mum and dad involved in your physical activity. 

F - Fun - Smile, laugh and have fun! Each day we should be doing things that we enjoy and make us, our family and our friends happy. Build some Lego, use your imagination, create a new game and make sure you involve your siblings in your fun games and activities!

A - Academics - Although it is a holiday break, it is important that we still prioritise our learning and academics - read for at least 30 minutes a day, write a short story, complete some mathematics revision or learn about something new. Keep your mind active with Sudoku, find-a-words or other challenges!

Trying to achieve one task for each of the areas above should help to keep their minds active (and hopefully cut down the number of times our parents may hear “I’m bored”). 

Luke Baxter, Head of Primary

Finally, today I would like to share our final article for our Leadership Spotlight for Term 1. Please read below to learn more about our wonderful Mundoora captain, Jayson de Villiers. 

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Hi, my name is Jayson. I am South African, and I come from the Devilliers family. I came to Wollemi in Year 3 and have been here for 2 and a half years. 

I am the captain of Mundoora, the Green house at Wollemi. I am meant to lead the younger boys in Mundoora and guide them through the right path and guide all younger kids to do the right thing and be obedient. If younger boys have a problem with their school work or friends at school, they can come see me. I am an understanding leader who will do my best to keep calm and listen to others.

The positive impact I will make on this school is by embedding my name in the school as Mundoora Captain 2025. The impact is going to be setting up fundraisers to help people less fortunate, and the fundraisers are going to involve fizzy drinks, pancakes and fundays. All these fundraisers, where you can buy delicious drinks and a lot of different food,  go to different causes that can change lives.

 The things I like doing are athletics, rugby, touch footy, soccer, I like some video games as well and helping others. Like I said earlier, I am South African. I was born and raised for about 2 years in the free state in South Africa. My grandparents live on a farm in the free state and are currently visiting us in Australia. I hope you learned a bit more about me and who I am and who I want to be.  Thank you.

It’s the last week of a long term of hard work. Congratulations, boys, on all of your hard work and effort.

Reframing is seeing things in a different light, that makes you happier and healthier. Reframing means taking something that challenges you, and seeing it as an opportunity for growth. Complaining, on the other hand, takes this same challenge and turns it into a threat.

Chronic complaining stresses you out, hurts your productivity and focus, and saps your energy. Learning to reframe means we can make the most of every challenge we face, and it gives us more energy, focus, and strength.

Look at things that make you sad, angry, or stressed as opportunities to grow. See challenges as a chance to grow, to build your virtues, your patience and fortitude. See how you can help others in your struggles and how your struggles provide the ability to grow into a stronger human for a better life ahead. 

Enjoy a fun and productive holiday!

Matthias S. School Captain

We are running a Lenten Appeal, where students can donate money to Caritas Australia, an Australian Catholic agency for development cooperation and humanitarian aid. They have been helping people in poverty for over 60 years.

The boys can donate money for the next TWO WEEKS. It would be awesome if the students could offer up a single McDonald's meal or a couple of dollars that they would like to spend on themselves to make a small sacrifice and give it to people who need the money a lot more than we do. A small sacrifice, a small donation from one of our students, can make a huge difference for someone who lives in poverty. It could be life-changing.

If a class raises $250, they will be able to throw water balloons at any Year 12 student they like! That is just a bit over $10 per student. Hopefully, we can raise a lot of money to help a lot of people.

We are running The Stations of the Cross every Friday in lent for anyone who would like to join.

It will be at 1:15pm, during lunch on Fridays. All students and teachers are welcome to come and join.

This is a great way to make a small sacrifice and grow closer to Jesus in lent. It is a small sacrifice to give up a lunchtime, but it is a great opportunity to offer up a small mortification for a specific intention. It is very beneficial in preparing for Good Friday which is upcoming.

On Wednesday, March 26, the Holy Spirit Seminary Basketball Team, aka Parramatta Priests, came to Wollemi for the annual game and talk. Before the game, the priests engaged with the Year 10 students, sharing valuable insights and inspiration. Both teams displayed remarkable skills on the court. However, despite the Year 12s' determination and experience, luck wasn't in their favor. The Holy Spirit Seminary Team clinched a clear victory, finishing the game at 34 to 16. Better luck next time Year 12s! A rematch is definitely on the horizon.  

A big thank you to Demir U., our Year 11 student and talented photographer, for capturing the event!

On Saturday, the 5th of April 2025, Year 5 had their Father Son camp at Blue Gum Lodge, up in the picturesque Blue Mountains.

After a brief catch up which included morning tea, the sons and their fathers embarked on a variety of fun-filled activities, which included multi-golf, catapult and free sport (which consisted of swimming, basketball, futsal, touch footy, volleyball, cricket - THE WORKS!)

We then had our Annual Rosary by the campfire, with Jeremiah T, Vincenzo Z, Patrick S, Dominic S and Toby W leading a decade of the Rosary each. It was a wonderful way to wind down Day 1. But before we headed to bed, we had a great Father Son BBQ (which we did to knock the energy out of the kids before bed - it worked a treat!) and games. It was a fantastic end to the day - with the wonderful singing efforts adding a soothing comfort to those going to sleep (so they think).

The next day started with a bushwalk which consisted of some slips and many leeches (which I didn't realise until I got home!) but the scenery was amazing! Some went swimming, some played cricket but the energy was the same across all activities.

We would like to thank Father Felix and Father Anthony for Mass at camp, Andrew Zahra and Danny Morched for helping with the running of the camp, Mr Johnson for organising it, and the Fathers and Sons for another wonderful Father Son camp. Thank you to Mr Baxter, Mr Uyeda and Mr Attia for turning up with their children. The kids got a massive kick out of seeing you all there! A HUGE thank you goes to Mrs Geagea, for organising and picking up the food for the BBQ. It was a hit! Thank you!

To think, there are only 3 more Father Son camps for this group. It is a privilege watching them all grow up and I am looking forward to the next one already.

Mr Tu'ipulotu

The College Orchestra is recommencing this year with rehearsals on WEDNESDAY mornings at 7:45 am.

All orchestral instrumentalists (including parents) are very welcome.

If you don't play an orchestral instrument (e.g. guitar)and would like to join, please speak to me, and we will see what we can organise for you to play.

The Vocal Ensemble is also recommencing, and rehearsals will take place on Monday mornings at 7:50 am.  

All are very welcome, even if you don't classify yourself as a singer, it is great for your musicality!

Come along and give it a try.  We are not judgemental!

Additionally, Years 4-8 and Elective Music Classes will be treated to a Double Bass Workshop/Demonstration on Tuesday.  Ms Ann Palumbo (a very active and vibrant muso with loads of experience working with famous artists) will be demonstrating all things double bass.  She will give some  students the opportunity to try this amazing instrument during the event.  If you feel inclined, you can consider hiring an instrument from the school and learning from Ann in the future.

Ms Lamrock, Head of Music

Years 3-9 recently attended a Double Bass demonstration by the incredibly talented Ms Ann Palumbo.  Ms Palumbo lives in the Blue Mountains and has performed with many famous musicians, including Elvis Presley's Piano Player! 

Ms Palumbo has a few vacancies left for Double Bass, Guitar or Voice.  She teaches at Wollemi on Mondays.

The Double Basses can be hired and remain at the students' residence for convenience (to practice).  Students can play school instruments while at school.

Please contact Ms Lamrock, Head of Musi,c if you wish to make enquiries about learning from this amazing teacher.

Wollemi has once again made a strong start to the Premier's Reading Challenge in 2025. 

By now all students should have received their Premier's Reading Challenge Username and Password. Just a reminder that all students must use their Wollemi College account issued this year (Instead of logins from Montgrove or any previous schools). 

Due to some technical difficulties experienced by other schools, the Premier's Reading Challenge has been extended for 2025 - Students now have until Friday 19 September to complete their online reading records. Hopefully this will mean a record number of Wollemi Students will complete the Challenge this Year. 

Congratulations to the students who have already completed the Challenge. 

If you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to contact me. Happy Reading!

Justin Lockley

 To celebrate Mother's Day, you are invited to attend a special Mass for Wollemi Mums on Monday, 12 May, at 10.30 am and straight after a Mother's Day Morning Tea.

To say, "Thanks for all that you do, " students will be encouraged to bake or make something with their dad on the Mother's Day weekend (May 10th & 11th) to bring in on Monday 12th for the Mother's Morning Tea.

Please remember to sign in at the front office upon arrival. We look forward to seeing you at Wollemi. To RSVP, kindly complete the form below by Thursday, May 8th. RSVP HERE 

Please pray for our sick Wollemi family and friends:

Carol Gonzales, mother to Gena and Alan Soriano, grandmother to Matthias (12G), Ignatius (8B) and Lorenzo (7B);  Regine Bernacer, sister of Peyton Bernacer (9B) and Angelo Bernacer (7G); Simon Elbayeh, father to Alexander (10B); Raphaella, newborn baby to  Elizabeth and Graham, sister to Michael (4B); Lucy Tudehope, sister to Mr James Tudehope, Secondary teacher and Mentor; Matthew Khairy 12B; Joseph Valladores, father to Jose (9G); Carol Alvarez, grandmother to  Ramon (9B) and  Vincenzo Zamora (5B); Emmanuel Hanna, brother to George (8G); Victor Sciberras, father to Marianne and Carmel Spiteri, grandfather to Justin (9B); Mariano Valladores, father to Ela and Will O'Neill,  grandfather to Michael (11B) and John-Paul (7B).

Please pray for the soul of the recently deceased and the family left behind:

Argyna Santiago, Year 12 Montgrove student, sister of Aryel (Class of 2020 graduate) and Argel (Class of 2015 graduate), first cousin to Seb Santiago 11B and Pocholo Javier (Dad of Mateo 6B, Lucas 5B and Enzo 2B); Bridget Collits, auntie to Luke Collits 4B; Erlinda Kabiling; grandmother to Andrei Kabiling (7B); Cirilo Kabiling; grandfather to Andrei Kabiling (7B); Chris Clements, son-in-law to Mr Gerard Kenny (Wollemi Teacher); Tiano Mariano, father to Raquel and Edge Pinaroc, grandfather to Lucas (6G) and Paolo (10G); Mario Cauchi, mother to  Annabelle and  Placidus Bhandoo, grandfather to Elijah (4G) and John-Paul (6G); Bruce Kilpatrick, father to Julie Blazevic (Montgrove school secretary), grandfather to Daniel (Class of 2017) and  John-Paul(Class of 2011); Benjie Santiago; father to Argel ( class of 2015) and Aryel (Class of 2020), brother to Lydia and Danny Jocson; Cecilio Acasio, grandfather of Peyton Bernacer 9B and Angelo Bernacer 7B; Teresita Martinez-De Guzman, mother to Ardy and  Mike Seguban,  grandmother to  Mikhail (7G)

_{If you would like to add any intentions to the Prayer Board, please send them to newsletter@wollemi.nsw.edu.au.  Kindly notify newsletter@wollemi.nsw.edu.au when your intentions can be removed.} 

Thank you for your continued support and prayers for Argyna, her family, her class and the Montgrove School community. 

The funeral will be held this Friday 11th April at 11am at Holy Spirit Parish, 5 Todd Row, St Clair. We would ask that any Secondary students attending do so with their parents. Please remember to fill out an absence form on Engage if your son is attending. We are expecting a large number of people at the funeral, so please be prepared for standing-room only.

For those who would like to offer a monetary contribution — as is tradition in Filipino families — the Santigo family kindly ask that any donations be given personally, placed in an envelope.

Any families who are unable to attend are welcome to join the family’s Novena prayers over Zoom, which they are continuing to have every evening at 8:00 pm until Sunday. You can join  the Novena prayers via this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86092721211?pwd=8JvIgaY8kfe842TQ3cPUMbNAzQa85t.1

Parent-teacher interviews are an excellent opportunity for rich conversations about your son’s education to happen. While we always hold to the primacy of our mentor system, we recognise that it is also beneficial to give direct feedback to you from your son’s teachers.

The interviews for Years 2-11 will be held on Monday, April 28, Term 2. The interviews will deal with your son’s strengths and weaknesses, his work ethic, behaviour and knowledge and skills in each subject.

The upcoming parent/teacher interviews are for Subjects assessed formally and do NOT include non-assessable subjects and/or activities such as Daily Admin, Mass Reading lessons or Ignite lessons. If you wish to speak with your son’s teachers of one of the above non-assessable subjects/activities, please get in touch with them via email or phone.

If possible, it is preferable for the Secondary boys to attend the interviews to ensure that parents, students, and staff all have the same ideas regarding their sons' studies.

Primary boys are not required to attend. 

Term 2, Week 1 

Date: Monday, April 28

Interview times for Primary and Secondary:

8:30 am to 7.30 pm (with staff breaks blocked out throughout the day)

To book an interview, please access your Parent Teacher Online (PTO) account.  Parents have been provided their PTO username and PIN in a separate email.

To finally mark Wollemi College's 25th Anniversary in 2024, we are thrilled to present a commemorative book honouring our rich history and the remarkable contributions of those who have paved the way for our success. 

 We believe this book is a meaningful way to honour and celebrate our school's legacy for years to come. Additional copies are available for purchase at the Front Office, enabling you to share this cherished keepsake with extended family and friends. We deeply appreciate your continued support and hope this special book inspires you.

To order your copy today, click here.

Wollemi is excited to offer a range of commemorative merchandise, including custom-designed hoodies, beanies, caps, cufflinks, and ties. These items feature unique artwork inspired by Wollemi's motto and vibrant community.

Visit the front office today to secure your favourite items, as they are in limited supply.

Each year NSW Health works with schools to offer the vaccines recommended for adolescents by the  National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).  

In 2025, the following vaccines will be offered: 

Year 7 students: 

• Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine as a single dose. 

• Diphtheria, Tetanus & Pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine (dTpa) as a single dose. 

Year 10 students: 

• Meningococcal ACWY vaccine as a single dose. 

Catch-up vaccinations will be offered to any students in Years 8, 9, 11 and 12 who provided consent in  2023 or 2024 and missed vaccination in previous years.  

Confirmation of vaccination clinic details is as follows: 

Clinic Dates: 

Visit 2:  Friday 25 July 2025

Yr 10, Meningococcal ACWY 

Yr 7, dTpa and HPV - catch up 

Yr8 and 9, dTpa and HPV - catch up of students who returned their consents in 2022 or 2023 Yr11 and 12, Meningococcal ACWY- catch up of students who returned their consents in 2023 or 2024

Visit 3: Friday 17 October 2025

Yr 7, dTpa and HPV - catch up 

Yr 10, Meningococcal ACWY- catch up 

Yr8 and 9, dTpa and HPV- catch up of students who returned their consents in 2023 or 2024 Yr11 and 12, Meningococcal ACWY- catch up of students who returned their consents in 2023 or 2024 

Please note that students cannot be vaccinated without online or paper-based consent.

The school gates will open at 8:15 a.m., and students are not allowed onto the school premises before this time unless they have co-curricular commitments. If you are dropping your child/children off before 8:15 a.m., please remind them that they are to stay outside the gates until they are opened. 

A reminder that when collecting your child/ren, parents can either:

Park their car in the outside car park and walk into the school/pedestrian gate to pick up their child

Use the car line process where your child will come to the car. 

To help with the flow of the carline and traffic in the area, we kindly ask that: 

If you are using the car line, we ask parents not to exit the car.

Please collect your child/children between 3.25 pm and 3.45 pm when Teacher supervision ends.

 This is a reminder to parents NOT to park along Gipps Rd in the afternoon, as it causes congestion and risks the safety of our students.

The safety and well-being of our students are of paramount importance at Wollemi.  As you would appreciate, with the commencement of a new school term, and the continued growth of the school population, the volume of traffic in and around the College has increased during afternoon pick-up. As a result of this, we have taken some measures to improve the parking at the College with the expansion of the overflow car park. To help ensure the effective traffic flow and our Wollemi community's safety, I take this opportunity to remind you of the College’s pick-up procedures. 

Main Carpark (inside the College)

1.     Entry into the school is via the second gate only.

2.    Students are only to be collected in the green pick-up area (see diagram above) 

3.    The curb by the buildings is set down and pick up only (noted in green) – no parking.  Do not alight from the right-hand side of cars in the set-down lane.  Please be especially vigilant that children ONLY alight on the left.

4. Please do not double park in the set-down lane; instead, wait for space to become available on the curb.

5.    Please remain in your vehicle until your son arrives. 

6. When waiting in the carline to collect your son/son, please move to the front of the line or fill any empty space available along the pickup area to ensure traffic flow and maximise space. 

Please watch for young students crossing on the pedestrian crossing from the school veranda entrance to the carpark.

Overflow car park (outside the school)

7. Students are only to be collected in the green pickup area (see diagram above) 

8. Please Park only in the designated parking bays - as noted in yellow on the diagram  

IMPORTANT NOTES

Please ensure your son knows which carpark he will be picked up from in the afternoon. 

To further assist with traffic flow and reduce parent wait time in the car line, please remind your sons that they must be watchful for the approach of your vehicle on Gipps Rd so that they can be ready for collection.

We hope these measures will help improve traffic flow within the College, reduce congestion, and ensure student safety. We appreciate that the afternoon pickup period can be busy, and we ask that we continue to be patient and courteous to each other. 

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Winter season is coming fast, and Wollemi Basketball Club is looking for new and returning players to hit the court with us!

Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, now’s the time to join the team and be part of the action.

 Expression of Interest is now open!

If you're a new player or didn't join the Summer 2024/25 season, make sure to register your interest by 15 March using the link below:

Register here 

Spread the word and tag your basketball-loving friends! Let’s make this winter season one to remember! 

#WollemiBasketballClub #WinterSeason2025 #JoinTheGame

Our young ballers are just one step away from the championship, and they need your support now more than ever! The Finals are here, and let’s rally behind them, bring the energy, and help fuel their journey to the Season Championship!

Be there, be loud, and be part of their journey to the Season Championship! 🔥 #Finalists #SupportOurBallers

Wollemi College entered a Volleyball team into a school tournament for the first time last week at the Volleyball NSW Schools Cup at Sydney Olympic Park. 

It was a great day, and it was fantastic to see the passion and dedication from not just the students but also the parents. 

Congratulations to the following boys on an amazing showing of skill and perseverance. 

A quarter-final was rightfully earned but was not where the boys deserved to end their campaign. 

Year 10 Wollemi College Volleyball Team

Alex Vimalraj

Gerard Simeon

Hayden Mabborang

Isaac Mackenzie-Baron

Jeremy Song

Reuven Esteban

Matthew Yuhico

Paolo Pinaroc

Yoav Nasayao

Results:

Round 1 - Wollemi v St Ives. Wollemi - Won 21-10, 16-17, 22-8

Round 2 - Wollemi v Killara. Wollemi - Lost 11-19, 14-16, 16-15

Quarter Final - Wollemi v St Vincent's, Ashfield - Lost 17-19, 16-12, 12-13

Thank you to the families of these Year 10 students who organised the day, transported the boys and provided lunch for all of the parents and students. It is greatly appreciated!

Adam Bayliss

Our U15s kicked off their Bill Turner Cup campaign with a tough match against Kingswood High School, falling to a 6-0 defeat. Despite the result, the boys showed determination and resilience throughout the game.

With many of the squad eligible to compete again next year, this match provided valuable experience that will help them grow as a team. A standout performance from Arus Gurung earned him Man of the Match honors, displaying great effort and leadership on the field.

This result marks the end of our 2025 campaign, but the team will take plenty of lessons from the experience. A big thank you to Mr. Johnson for transporting us to the game.

Mr Luke Dominici

Wollemi College Uniform Fitting Range Service will be open during school holidays for fitting appointments and try-on services only.  

No Sales or Orders will be placed on site. All orders are to be placed online only.  

Extended Term 2 Trading hours 

Wednesday 16th April    Opening 9.00am – 1.00pm

Thursday 24rd April                  Opening 9.00am – 3.00pm

The uniform shop will return to normal hours on Friday 2nd May  Throughout the school term our opening hours are 

      Friday            1:00pm – 4:30 pm

Online Store

Enjoy the convenience of online shopping. Orders will be filled out when the store opens next. 

Fitting Appointment 

Full uniform fittings are strictly by appointment only. Please use the QR code to book an appointment.

 All ordering and sales of Wollemi uniforms are online Orders can be collected from the College or delivered to your home address ( free delivery for orders over $50). To place an order online, go to www.Midford.com.au and enter the school passphrase: Wollemi1999 when you log in.

Midford Uniform Order form

Wollemi Uniform requirements  

Pared Academy are excited to remind you about the upcoming Talking About Love workshop for Y3 to Y6 parents and students, created by Carla de Fuentes, a renowned Mexican public speaker and expert on sexuality, education, emotions, and affectivity.

This workshop is scheduled for Week 1 and 2 of Term 2 and includes an online conference followed by a face-to-face session.

Objectives:

• Guide parents in teaching and explaining different aspects of sexuality, considering their child’s age, maturity, personality, and environment.
• Strengthen the bond between parent and child.

Methodology:

• Stage 1: For children in Y3-4 (Mother/Son)/ Saturday 17th May 9AM-11AM
  • The origins of life, sexuality, and the bond between parents and the child.
  • WHAT to say (topics that are appropriate for this stage)
  • HOW to say it (words and examples, positive light)
  • WHEN to say it (look for the right time to initiate the conversation)
  • WHO is the most appropriate person to start the dialogue (Mum or Dad)
  • Provide a safe space for parents to start the conversation, respecting each child's individuality and the intimacy required.

REGISTER NOW for Stage 1 (Y3 & Y4)

• Stage 2: For children in Y5-6 (Father/son) / Friday 9th May 4PM-6PM
  • Changes, identity, and bonds.
  • Meaning of human sexuality
  • Sexual relationships in the context of an authentic and committed love.
  • Physical and psychological changes of puberty.

REGISTER NOW for Stage 2 (Y5 & Y6)

This workshop empowers parents with age-appropriate information, words, and examples to confidently discuss these important topics with their children.

FEA is thrilled to announce that our First Letters course will be held in Sydney’s Western suburbs this year. The course will take place over three Sundays from May to June and is designed for parents of children aged 4-7 years. This year, we’ll feature one session with an expert speaker and two sessions in our signature discussion group format using the Harvard Study Method. If you’re a parent looking to strengthen your connection with your children, this course is perfect for you! Join us to expand your knowledge and enhance your skills in raising young children effectively!

REGISTER HERE

Greetings Wollemi Families,

We hope you are all having a fantastic week.  As we near the end of term 1, Mr Berryman and myself (Mr Uyeda) are excited to announce our  Wollemi Primary Spring Sports Camp. 

When:    Monday, 14 April to Wednesday, 16 April, 2025

Start Time:           9:00am

Pickup Time:       3:00pm

Cost:                       $100 for all 3 days or $40 per day (cash only)

If you or anybody you know are interested in signing up, please click the link below:

REGISTER HERE 

Please feel free to contact Mr Dustin Uyeda or Mr Berryman for any further information.

PLEASE NOTE: This is not an official school event and will be facilitated by Mr Berryman and myself. dustin.uyeda@wollemi.nsw.edu.au    

jacob.berryman@wollemi.nsw.edu.au 

Mr Uyeda and Mr Berryman

Children’s Sacraments 2025 

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Thursday 10th April, 6.00pm 

Sessions: 2nd March (Registration & 1st Session), 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th March; 6th April 

First Communion: Sunday 22nd June (Feast of Corpus Christi), 10am 

Sessions: 27th April (Registration & 1st Session), 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th May;  1st, 8th, 15th June (15th June being for Rehearsal) 

Reconciliation: TBA 

Confirmation: Thursday 6th November, 7:00pm 

Sessions: 20th July (Registration & Session), 27th July; 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st August; 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th September; (5th October – mid holidays), 12th, 19th, 26th October,  2nd November (2nd November being for Rehearsal) 

Eligibility: 

For Sacrament of Reconciliation, children should be 8 years old and above and have received the Sacrament of Baptism. 

For Sacrament of First Holy Communion children should be 8 years old and above and  should have received the Sacrament of Baptism & Reconciliation. 

For Sacrament of Confirmation children should be in Year 6 and above and have  received the Sacrament of Baptism, Reconciliation & First Holy Communion. 

Please provide a copy of your relevant certificates at registration or email a copy to the  parish. 

All sessions are compulsory and are to be attended by the child with their parent/ guardian. Sessions are held in the Parish Hall after the 10am Mass (Around 11:30am). 

Further details will be provided at registration. You can call the Parish office on 4721  4080 or email parish@stjosephskingswood.org for further information. 

Office hours: Tues & Thurs 9am to 2pm & Fri 9am to 1pm.

2025 Sacrament of Confirmation ✞

We invite you and your child to participate in our 2025 Sacrament of Confirmation Program. 

✞ Children in Year 5 and older in 2025 who have not yet received Confirmation but have received  Reconciliation and Holy Communion are invited to attend. 

✞ The Sacrament of Confirmation will take place through a parish-based process. This means that you will do the preparation with your child, but we help you through a process of guided reflection on a weekly basis through meetings in the church. 

✞ The enrolment form, payment arrangements, and other information will be available on our website, the back of the church, or the parish office in the middle of Term 1, 2025. 

✞ Enrolment forms must be returned to the parish office prior to the first Parent Information  Meeting. 

Parent ONLY Sessions: 

Wednesday, 30th April at 7.00pm, St Thomas Aquinas Church 

Wednesday 7th May at 7.00pm, St Thomas Aquinas Church 

Children and Parent Sessions: 

Saturday 17th May at 11.00am, St Thomas Aquinas Church 

Saturday 24th May at 11.00am, St Thomas Aquinas Church (and practice) Confirmation will take place on Wednesday 28th May at 6.30pm, St Thomas Aquinas Church