Inspiring Minds, Hearts and Spirits

RED BEND CATHOLIC COLLEGE

Principal's Report

MR STEPHEN DWYER | April 11, 2024

Dear Parents, Carers and Friends of our College community,

We have had an excellent start to the year, with our first term being filled with engaging learning experiences and a wide variety of activities to broaden the student’s knowledge, skills and interests. It has been pleasing to see a wide range of achievements across all areas of College life. I hope your child is thriving in our community and that the term has been filled with positive learning experiences.

Families of students in Years 7 to year 10 will receive the term 1 Progress Report in the near future. These reports give an overview of progress after term 1. Our teachers take pride in the feedback presented in these reports, and I hope you find this most valuable. I encourage you to take time with your child to reflect on their achievements and areas for development. Thanks for your ongoing support as we partner in the education of your child. I urge you to attend the parent, teacher, student interviews on Monday 29 April and for boarding families online on Monday 6 May. Information regarding making bookings will be emailed to you with your child's term 1 progress report.

The process for our Marist School Cyclic Inquiry continues, as we work towards the development of a new Strategic Improvement plan to guide our future directions. Thank you to those families who completed the DISA survey and the Marist Charism survey. This data gives us valuable feedback. Your support is much appreciated.

We are busy planning our boarding and community visits to remote and regional towns. On these visits we look forward to meeting with existing and prospective families to enhance community partnerships and showcase what the College has to offer. Keep an eye on our Facebook page to see when we will be in your region.

At our last College assembly for term 1, we had the pleasure of presenting ACE Awards to students in Years 7 to year 12. The ACE awards recognise those students who have shown exemplary application with ongoing consistency and effort. These prestigious awards symbolise our commitment to excellence and honour those who consistently strive for improvement. Each recipient, as shown below, has demonstrated unwavering dedication to their learning, embodying the core values of our College. They have seized the opportunities presented to them, making significant progress in their learning. Congratulations to these students.

We welcome Mrs Jacqui Greig to our community as our Marketing and Communications Officer. Jacqui comes to us with a wealth of experience and expertise in this area.

We farewell Mr James Gough who has resigned from his teaching position and is moving to Queensland. I thank Mr Gough for his contribution to our community and the care and learning experiences he has provided for the students since 2021. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours.

My hope is that each student at the College has had a term of growth and positive learning, and I hope and pray you have a safe and restful break. We look forward to students returning for the beginning of Term 2 on Tuesday, April 30.

May St Marcellin Champagant and Mary our Good Mother continue to watch over our community.

ACE Awards

Year 7 ACE Awards

(Listed alphabetically) Lucia Bilsborough, Jack Chittick, Jack Dunford, Ananya Joshi, Mase Mogorosi, Harry Morrison, Seamus O'Malley, Daisy Rice, Milly Ridley and Fergus Townsend.

Year 8 ACE Awards

(Listed alphabetically) Georgia Baird, Coco Byrnes, Georgia Campbell, Miah Cusack, Kristy Emery, Will Harris, Fletcher Matthews, Thomas Parker, Jack Schrader, Hunter Walsh and Mason Williams.

Year 9 ACE Awards

(Listed alphabetically) Lucas Anderson, Beth Cannon, Cameron Gordon, Ella-Grace Hatch, Lachlan Hotham, Isobelle Hunter, Millie Neilsen, Eilish Neville, Ethan Ray and Nash Tyack.

Year 10 ACE Awards

(Listed alphabetically) Marleigh Beaton, Hunter Bilsborough, Baxter Brown, Joan Carolan, Amber Griffin, Charlotte Markwort, Max Reid, Callum Rowbotham, Ebony Sullivan and Sam Westcott.

Year 11 ACE Awards

(Listed alphabetically) Ruby Arnott, Charles Best, Zack Brenner, Elizabeth Brindle, Levi Carver, Tia Dunn, Lucas John, Immy Ousby, Mattea Purvis and Blake Reeves.

Year 12 ACE Awards

(Listed alphabetically) Clarissa Azzopardi, Nicholas Gascoigne, Ash Gates, Cooper Huppatz, Toby Jarick, Brooke Kelly, Sienna O'Connell, Brodie Page, Amity Payne and Keera Walsh.

A snapshot from our Open Day in March

ANZAC DAY

We invite students, staff and families to attend ANZAC Day ceremonies in your local communities on Thursday, April 25. Students are to wear full winter uniform including the College blazer and tie.

The Forbes march forms up at 10.15am and commences at 10.30am. If you are marching in Forbes, please gather by 10.00am. The march commences in Cross Street and travels to the cenotaph in Victoria Park.

The Parkes march forms up at 8.20am and the march commences at 8.30am. If you are marching in Parkes, please gather by 8.00am. The march commences at Cooke Park opposite the Services Club.

We encourage you to get involved in your local area, attend dawn services and marches and please send any photos to tiffanynicholls@redbendcc.nsw.edu.au

Deputy Principal | Mr Simon Martino

Term 1 has been a fantastic celebration of student achievement and academic excellence. Being new to the College, I am constantly in awe of what our students are achieving in all areas of College life. The attitude and commitment of our students to create an environment centred on our Marist Charism with a commitment to learning has been enthusiastically led by our Year 12 Leaders. I look forward to continuing to see how the year unfolds for our students.

Attendance

As we conclude Term 1, I would like to share some information regarding student attendance with our community. Under the NSW Education Act 1990, all schools are required to monitor attendance and intervene to support improved attendance for students at educational risk. Likewise, all parents are required to make their best efforts to ensure their children attend school. A basic benchmark is 90% attendance; anything below 90% attendance places a child at risk regarding education outcomes and maximising social connection.

The outcomes of school non-attendance include:

negative impacts on students’ academic achievement in the current year which can also impact subsequent years.
increased social isolation for the student.
a greater negative impact on young people’s outcomes when it is an unauthorised absence.
a correlation with leaving school with fewer qualifications and reduced pathways options.

We know there are many reasons for non-attendance at school ranging from personal, medical, family, education, relationship and community factors. This makes school attendance and ongoing attendance rates a complex task in some households. Our goal is to promote strong school attendance and the importance of attending daily. We will work in partnership with families when low attendance occurs. Our focus foremost is on prevention of educational risk due to low attendance, and we ask all parents to maintain the message with students that every day of attendance matters.

The College monitors attendance on a variety of levels with the understanding that attendance below 90% places a student at educational risk and we are obligated to act. We work in partnership with families to ensure appropriate attendance.

We want to support our students to be at school every day. Here are a few points to consider what families can do and what the school can do to see our students at school.

How can you help?

Plan holidays and family events for non-school days.
Try to schedule appointments for the end of the school day
Make sure your child attends school every day unless they are ill.
Ensure your child has a good routine before school, including sleep practices.

How can we help?

Teachers show a genuine interest in your child’s wellbeing and future success by building positive relationships.
House Coordinators monitor and support students in their academic and wellbeing needs.
College Counsellors are available to support any mental health concerns your child may be facing.

In Term 2, our House Coordinators will be communicating with families where we have an attendance concern. Please contact your House Coordinator if you would like to discuss.

Andrew Fuller Podcast

Earlier this term, all teaching staff participated in professional learning on the development of the brain and how this can inform how we teach our students. This professional learning was conducted by Andrew Fuller and outlined different approaches to understanding the development of the teenage brain and how we can best support the needs of our young people at school. Andrew Fuller is an internationally recognised clinical psychologist and family therapist and has a variety of resources to support schools and families. I would like to share with you a podcast discussion on the Shifting Role of Parents led by Andrew Fuller. Click here if you would like to listen to the 24 minute podcast.

Term 2 Return to school and Uniform Requirements

School commences for Term 2 on Tuesday 30 April with boarders returning on Monday 29 April. In term 2 students will return wearing Winter Uniform.

You can find uniform requirements here.

We kindly remind all parents to check their child's winter uniform for fit, and to assess if any repairs, alterations, or hem adjustments are necessary to accommodate any growth since they were last worn. Ensuring your child has a well-fitting, neat uniform not only adheres to school standards but also contributes to their comfort and confidence during the school day.

For your convenience, Gunn's Menswear in Forbes offers a comprehensive range of services, including repairs, alterations, and the purchase of new uniform items. They understand the requirements of our school's uniform policy and are equipped to provide quick and efficient service to ensure your child is winter-ready. Additionally, Gunn's Menswear accommodates phone payments, making it easier for you to arrange everything your child might need, even from afar. You can call them on: (02) 6852 1537.

I wish all families a safe holiday period and look forward to welcoming our students back for Term 2.

Director of Students | Mr Adam Currey

As we wrap up the first term for 2024 I would like to thank our students, parents and school community for a wonderful start to the year.

Colour Run - We had a colourful finish to the term today, as our students participated in our school colour run. As you can see from the photos, all involved had a wonderful afternoon. Sincere thanks to Forbes Shire Council for their support of the day.

Student Drivers - Just a reminder that students need to be at school prior to 8.45am and hand their keys into the SSO. Keys can then be collected from the SSO after 3.40pm. If students are having any passengers, ensure they have completed and returned the student passenger paperwork available from the SSO.

Student Handbooks - In supporting your child here at the College please take the time to look through your child's handbook. You will see any homework, merits and demerits listed here. You are encouraged to sign each weekly page along with your child's pastoral care teacher. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's House Coordinator.

Mobile Phones - Whilst students are allowed to bring their phones to the college each day, they are only allowed to use their phones when paying for items at the canteen or under instruction from staff. Students not using their phones in line with the College's procedure will have their phone removed and placed in the SSO until the end of the following school day or until parents meet with the Director of Students or Deputy Principal.

Uniform - As we head into our holidays just a reminder regarding the College's expectations. Specific information is available on pages 34 and 35 of the student handbook, and on the above tab. Hair styles and colour are to be appropriate to a professional work environment and hair is to be of natural tones, shoulder length or longer hair is to be tied back. No facial piercings and one pair of sleepers or studs worn in the ear lobes only. Students will be asked to remove any excess jewellery.

Have a wonderful and safe break and I am looking forward to seeing everyone back in term 2.

Director of Learning, Teaching and Compliance | Mrs Deborah Wheeldon

The end of a very busy, productive and very enjoyable term is here. Students have been busy in their lessons, completing a variety of activities that build their knowledge, understanding and skills. The focus this term has been on cementing our high expectations into every lesson - Being Ready to Learn, Being an Active and Empowered Learner and Being Marist.

Helping all students realise that they are capable and can be successful in everything they do has been a focus this term. Students have set goals for their learning that will hopefully motivate and extend them above what they ‘think’ they can do in all their subjects. The holidays are a great time to reflect on what has been working and what could be further improved on, to enable success.

Next term, Years 7, 8 and 9 will participate in a study skills session on Wednesday of Week 2. This session is facilitated by Elevate, a company that specialises in study skills with the aim of giving the students some skills to enable them to start preparing for the half yearly exams that start in Week 5.

The following are the topics for each year group:

Yr 7 - Study Skills Kick Start

Yr 8 - Junior Time Management

Yr 9 - Memory Mnemonics

Director of Boarding | Mrs Bernadette Hyde-Mewburn

After returning from the Exeat weekend, the boarders were back into the boarding routine with a focus on finishing the term well. In particular, our new boarders have settled well and are embracing all the opportunities RBCC has to offer.

Recently I read an article from Dr Tim Hawkes, the inaugural chairperson of the Australian Boarding Schools Association. I was interested to read how he describes an excellent boarding school environment. He looks at five characteristics.

Embracing those intangibles that transform a place of residence into a home.
A secure sanctuary where there is joy of belonging and a community that brings order to life.
Its culture is less about carefully crafted rules but rather more about the unwritten habits that are cemented into a Community.
A place of balance between individual freedom, wherein is found an expression of creativity and corporate duty and within that is found, an expression of proper citizenship.
One whereby staff are chosen as much for their personal character as their professional skills. These skills must

include an enjoyment of the young person and an appreciation of them.

I would like to think that Boarding at RBCC is reflected in the statements above. We are not perfect and there are always things we can improve on, but, parents and carers can rest assured that the residential staff ensure our boarders are well cared for and each member of staff has every boarders best interests at heart. In an industry where it is often challenging to find staff, we now have a professional and committed team across five residences.

Senior Study Update

To further support academic focus, senior study tutors will now be available in the dormitories from 7:15- 8.45pm Monday to Thursday. If a student is going to miss senior study in the dormitories, they need to sign up for an afternoon study session in the Library where tutors are located. If they need to go to the Library to access tutors in the evening study session, this is permitted and encouraged. The aim is to provide flexibility while ensuring that students maintain academic focus.

Aerosol Cans

Please be reminded that aerosol cans are not permitted in the boarding school due to setting off the fire alarms. This policy is in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all boarders. Any aerosol cans found in the dorm after Easter, will be confiscated and disposed of.

Attire for Saturday/ Sunday Mass

With the cooler months approaching, please speak with your son/daughter regarding appropriate attire for Mass on the weekends; young men: slacks trousers/chinos, dress shorts with a collared shirt are suggested. Young Women: dresses or skirts of appropriate length, or dress pants/shorts/chino paired with modest tops are recommended. Jackets are optional.

Students are not to wear torn, ripped clothing with holes/cut outs and must wear closed shoes.

After school boarders transport

Just a gentle reminder that the cut-off time for arranging transport for the afternoon is morning tea time. Unless it's an emergency, transport requests not submitted by morning tea will not be approved for the afternoon. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Photo (below): Boarders engaging in a game of dodgeball!

Term 1 Reports

Year 7 to 10 Term One Reports

Parents and Carers of Year 7 to 10 students will receive via email and/or the School Stream App, their child/ren’s term one progress report. The report provides an overview of your child’s progress with application and conduct in class, as well as homework.

The grading scale is as follows-

1 - Excellent

2 - Substantial

3 - Satisfactory

4 - Needs Improvement

If you have any questions about your child’s report please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Trish Martin reports@redbendcc.nsw.edu.au.

7-10 Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences - will be held on Monday 29 April in the Multi-Purpose Hall from 3.00 - 7.00pm. Each interview will be limited to 5 minutes.

7-10 Boarders - will be able to book a phone conference or Google Meet on Monday 6 May from 3.45 - 5.30pm.

To make an appointment, please access the parent portal via the college website https://redbend.cc/PTI or via the School Stream app. The Parent/Teacher link will be available from Thursday 11 April until Friday 26 April.

If you are unable to access the internet to make bookings, please contact the ICT department at the College on 68522000 or email it-support@redbendcc.nsw.edu.au who will facilitate the procedure for you.

It is advised that you prioritise the teachers that you would like to speak with. This is especially recommended to parents whose availability is limited and or they have more than one child enrolled. If you are unable to book an interview in the timeframe you require, please use the option at the bottom of the booking site to ‘Request another time’.

Where possible, it is recommended that your child accompanies you to the conferences.

We look forward to meeting with you on the night and value your support of Red Bend Catholic College.

Our Faith

This term during the liturgies for Ash Wednesday and Holy Week, both in assembly and prayers, we were encouraged to reflect on how we could further support one another within our Catholic school community throughout Lent. Holy Week remains a cornerstone in the Catholic calendar, inviting us to walk alongside Christ through the Stations of the Cross, reflecting on the significant moments of his passion, death, and resurrection.

We extend our gratitude to all the students and staff who contributed to the liturgies and demonstrated leadership in fostering our faith as a community. Your dedication and participation have truly enriched our spiritual journey.

Year 11 Immersion Teams 2024

Our College has a strong faith formation program which is made up of two immersions for Year 11 students. The Term 1 Western Sydney Immersion Program and the Term 3-4 Santa Teresa Immersion Program. Many thanks to all those students and staff who applied for the program. Unfortunately, due to restrictions, we can only take a small number.

We pray for the staff and students of our immersion program. May they be inspired by the Marist way and be the face of Christ in their encounters.

Term 1 Western Sydney Immersion Program

Layne Brownlow, Cooper Holloway, Lillian Kealley-Smith, Lachlan Kupkee, Ru Little, Jed Nielsen, Jemima Grosvenor, Kayori Trainor, Ms Langley, Mr Merritt

Term 3-4 Santa Teresa Immersion Program

Ruby Arnott, Mykel Coe, Callie Godden, Summer Hurford, Phoebe Morrison, Immy Ousby, Luke Todd, Leah van der Merwe, Ms Nicolls, Mr Cleal

Grandparents Morning Tea

Grandparents Day is one of our favourite days on the school calendar and this year was no exception.

We were blessed with the sun shining on a beautiful Autumn day. Our Year Seven students loved having the opportunity to show off their wonderful school to their grandparents and to celebrate with them the importance of extended family. Year Seven ran a lovely liturgy and our senior music students entertained the crowd with a display of their incredible talent. Everyone enjoyed a sumptuous morning tea and plenty of chat.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and in particular the families that travelled long distances to be part of the celebration.

Game Changers

Our College is fortunate to be leading a youth ministry program called Marist Game Changers. This is a youth group style program which has games, retreat-style activities, leadership, social justice, camps and gatherings with other Marist Schools. This year, we have Year 7, 8 and 9 programs. Each program has a particular focus. Year 7 and 8 promote identity and a sense of community. Year 9 focus on Christian leadership and service. Each term, there are 2-3 meetings at lunchtime and we are invited to attend Friday outreach each term.

We also meet with other schools for regional retreat days. If you would like to be part of or want to know more about this program, please click on the link which has been emailed to students in year 7 to 9. Or chat to your RE Teacher or Mr Pearce.

On Friday 5 March, Game Changers students gathered in their year groups to begin the year. They focused on getting to know one another and what it means to be Marist. Welcome to all students and special thanks to our mentors Mrs Nunn (Year 7), Ms Nowlan (Year 8) and Mrs Cowling (Year 9).

Cattle Team at the Sydney Royal Easter Show

The Cattle Team has returned from Sydney Royal with big smiles. An exhausting but fun and successful time was had by all. The students who attended: Lachlan Haynes, Charlie Spry, Charlie Sturgiss, Kourosh Bofava, Ruby Arnott, Claire Moore, Alice Paul, Elise Massa Stevens, Brooke Middleton, Alana Haynes, Kaylea Pengilley Little and Zara Payne.

Our 10 head of steers performed well, with 6 out of 10 being awarded ribbons.

Results of the Steer Live Judging:

Bushwacker (bred by the College) - Reserve Champion

Red Rock - 2nd in class

Voodoo Child - 3rd in class

Lock & Load - 3rd in class

Rango - 5th in class

Rampage - 6th in class

A number of our students had qualified for the State Finals for Cattle Parading in 2023:

Parading State Finals

Alana Haynes - 1st in heat

Charlie Spry- 2nd in heat

Jack Smyth- 2nd in heat

Pig Team at the Sydney Royal Easter Show

2024 is our inaugural year for showing pigs at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Our pig team consisted of Georgia Knight and Ruby Hardy in Year 10 and Claire Wilkins, Zoe Maxwell and Maddy Batson in Year 7. Our pigs were sourced from Riverdale Pork in Forbes and our challenge was to produce a team of 3 competitive commercial pigs weighing between 65-75 Kg. It was a massive learning curve for us as we learnt how to feed, clean out and weigh and wash our pigs.

The team were very excited to gain a third place ribbon for our pigs “on the hoof” and third place in their school presentation on pig production. They are still waiting on the carcass results.

Our students returned ready to do it all again next year! Thank you to the team for being an amazing group to take on the challenge. Thank you Mr Lawler for taking us into Sydney and helping us at the show, we are very grateful for your time. And a BIG thank you to all the Ag and PI classes who assisted throughout the term cleaning and feeding. It was truly a team effort.

Mrs Glover

Year 7 Agriculture

Growing Vegetables

As part of the year 7 TAS program “Grow Your Food Fill Your Belly” this semester, students have planted a range of autumn vegetables and our photos show how ell they are growing. Yesterday we applied fertiliser and mulch.

Raising chickens

Another part of our program is raising egg laying chickens. Our chickens arrived as day old chicks and are already 30 days old. We weigh them, clean out their enclosure and check on their food and water. This is the most popular class time.

Inside the classroom...

(Left) Year 9 Mathematics learning about surface area nets; (Right) Year 12 Art students working on their Major Works.

House Report | McAuley

By Jessica McKenzie & Lachlan Haynes (McAuley House Captains 2024)

As we finish term 1, we thought we would reflect on some highlights by capturing a few thoughts from our McAuley students. Starting the year off strong, this term has been filled with so many memorable events such as the Year 12 retreat, hosting the Western Rugby League trials and Harmony week.

Year 12 retreat

Our year 12’s describe the retreat as the peak of the term! Over numerous days, they participated in team bonding activities, strengthening relationships between their peers. This truly brought the McAuley Class of 2024 together and fostered a stronger sense of belonging within the Red Bend community. Upon this, our leadership skills were enhanced and allowed us to become closer as a cohort.

“It was a great way to connect with the teachers and other students” - Ruby Markwort

“Retreat for me meant getting to know others that are not just in your house but throughout your year on a different level to how we interact with each other at school. It also meant creating these new memories that we will look back on and smile at and laugh about too. It was the best retreat I have been on.” - Amelia Morrison

Western trials

Hosting over 180 students, Red Bend held the Western Rugby League Trials. With the participation of many RBCC students, they competed to qualify for two 20-person teams. It was a great opportunity for further exposure to the sport and focused on the values of teamwork and dedication.

“It was great to see everyone from all over NSW come together and play” - Ollie Thomas

Harmony Week

For harmony week, each Pastoral Care class participated in activities and an educational slideshow made by our fellow McAuley student, Amelie Kerr in collaboration with others. The slideshow was highly informative and simulated conversation on diversity, fostering a sense of belonging within the school as well as how we should treat each other. Within McAuley 3, they even got the chance to eat curry chicken as part of the celebration.

Have a great holiday and take some time to reflect on how the term went for you!

Year 9 History & Aboriginal Studies Excursion

Year 9 History Elective and Stage 5 Aboriginal Studies visited the local Forbes Historical Museum, Forbes Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre and the Forbes Cemetery as part of our topics, ‘Local History’ and ‘Indigenous Identities’.

The first stop was the Forbes Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre where students took a tour of the grounds and spoke to local Elder Cathy Bowden, and community leaders Kelly Bowden and Wendy Hughes. Students took part in some painting about their own identities and learnt about traditional fishing and hunting methods used prior to colonisation. Afterwards, students had a picnic recess near the lake and took note of the native plants and scar trees, reflecting on their importance and meanings.

Forbes Historical Museum was next on the list. Students were able to walk through the different rooms to study the artefacts from a variety of periods including colonial Australia and both World Wars. We were lucky enough to have some volunteers from the Historical Museum explain some of the different artefacts and share their knowledge of Forbes history.

Our last stop was the Forbes Cemetery where we visited Ben Hall’s grave and reflected on the people who lived in Forbes who helped make Forbes what it is today. Students had a wonderful day and were able to continue developing their knowledge of Forbes local history.

A big thank you to Mr Barry Merrit, Aboriginal Education Coordinator, who drove the bus for us, and for coming along and passing on his knowledge of local history to students.

Miss McKenzie

Living History WW1 Experience

Our Year 11 Modern History and Year 9 students had the pleasure of participating in the WWI Living History incursion run by Shane Blackman. Shane is an expert in First World War history and presented an interactive display on the average Australian soldier's experience of the trenches of France and Belgium in 1916-1918.

The students had the chance to select historical artefacts from the extensive display and Shane would reveal the stories attached to each object and answer any student questions, of which there were many! After each explanation students had the opportunity to hold and examine many of the items themselves. Students were enraptured by the chance to touch the physical historical objects, and they very much appreciated the student-led nature of the presentations.

Afterwards many students commented on how Shane was an interesting and knowledgeable presenter who helped to bring this important time in history to life. This was the perfect way for our Year 11 students to gain background information before their study of the First World War. It was also a fantastic experience for Year 9 History students who are currently studying WW1.

The students are to be commended for their enthusiastic participation in the incursion.

Science and Engineering Challenge Day

On 27 March, a group of Year 9 and 10 students competed in the Science and Engineering Challenge day held at Canobolas Rural Technology High School in Orange. The students were competing against six other schools in the region. They had a fun-filled day developing their problem solving, Science and Engineering skills. They were involved in designing an earthquake proof tower, building a bridge that could withstand various weights, constructing model gliders and wind turbines, and many more activities. One of the many highlights of the day was when one of our teams came second in the bridge building competition.

It was wonderful to see the Red Bend school spirit shine through from our students on the day. They embraced all the challenges put in front of them and worked together as a cohesive group. In the end we may not have taken home 1st place, but they had a great deal of fun trying. Next year for the win!

Year 12 Geography Excursion

Our Year 12 Geography students recently visited Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo to learn about tourism as part of their People & Economic Activity topic.

Year 7 RE CSI (Catholic School Investigators)

This term in Religion, Year 7 learned about what it means to be Catholic and the history of the Marist Brothers at the College. This week we were lucky enough to have a special presenter come and speak with us; Principal Stephen Dwyer who gave a fantastic presentation on the history of our school, including images from the beginning of Marist education in Forbes. These started with the Marist Brothers College in Johnson Street in 1926 and included a picture of Red Bend when it was just a paddock for Police horses. Year 7 would like to thank Mr Dwyer for coming and sharing about the history of Red Bend and the Marist Brothers in Forbes.

Reporting an absence and applying for leave

Open Girls Marist Netball Competition

Congratulations to the following girls who have been selected to represent Red Bend Catholic College in the Opens Girls Marist Netball Competition at Sydney, we wish them all the best with the upcoming competitions during Term 2.

Zoe Anderson, Amity Payne, Ruby Arnott, Ellie Anderson, Bella Neville, Kaylar Emery, Tia Dunn, Pyper Muddle, Grace Dunford and Stella Neville.

Representative Sport

Congratulations to the following students, who have recently have been selected in Bathurst Diocesan teams:

Netball - Sara Rush

Soccer - Harry Stewart, Katie Schulz

Swimming - Jono Webb, Mac Glasson, Jock Leighton, Oscar McGill, Thomas Johnson, Charlie Smith, Jedd Smith, Ruby Jones, Snow Hodder, Charlie Howe

Under 16's Girls Rugby League - Grace MacGregor, Abbey Diversi, Malia Morrison

Under 18's Girls Rugby League - Elizabeth MacGregor

NSWCCC Golf selections - Reggie Murray

DIO Swimming

This term Ms Larissa Moore and Mr Matt Preeo took 30 students to Dubbo for the DIO swimming carnival. Ten students made it to the next stage, it was a great day of personal bests (and a few bee stings!)

Mother's Day Morning Tea | Monday 13 May, 2024

All mothers and mother-figures in the lives of our students are warmly invited to attend our Mother’s Day morning tea, on Monday 13 May commencing at 9:00am on the lawn next to the pool. Students are asked to accompany their Mothers for the morning. The program for the morning is as follows:

9:00am - Gathering on the lawn outside the pool at Red Bend Catholic College. Tea and scones will be served.

9:30am - Students are to accompany their Mother’s/guests for a liturgy in the MPH.

10:20am - Students move to period 2.

If you are able to attend, please complete the form below to RSVP by Monday 6 May 2024 for catering purposes using this link https://tinyurl.com/RBCCmothers.

Please contact matthewpearce@redbendcc.nsw.edu.au if you have any inquiries.

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