One of the most important ingredients to a successful partnership is good communication. It is therefore with confidence that I commend the contents of this package of information to you.

The following is included in this 2026 information package:

• Statement of Re-Enrolment Understanding and 2026 Re-Enrolment Agreement Form

• Tuition Fee Information

• Payment Authority Form

• Family Discount Application

• User Agreement – Apple Device

• Terms and Conditions of Using an Apple Device

• Care and Security – Apple Device

• Stationery List

• Medical Information

• Student Wellbeing & Counselling

• Off-Campus Sports Activities

• Photograph Permission Form

• Friends of Kiribati Support Program

• Instrumental and Voice Tuition Application

• Instrumental and Voice Tuition Conditions

• Bus Information

• Privacy Policy

• CECV Commitment Statement to Child Safety

• Uniform Expectations

The School Advisory Council acknowledges many efficiencies within the College and great care is taken in maintaining the affordability of your son’s education. A Capital Levy of $450 is included in the fee structure.

A family discount applies when you have one or more other children at a secondary Catholic school.

It would be easy to focus on the fees component and, as important as that is to the operation of the College, there is information here to help clarify and support the good functioning of the 2026 school year. Please take the time to pay attention to all the important facts about the year ahead.

At the same time, I ask you to respond in a timely fashion to all the other sections that require a signature and a response from you. Prompt completion of google forms and return of other forms (by Wednesday 21 January 2026) will save the College a lot of time and money in administration. Information collected on these forms is in accordance with our Privacy and Collection policies available on the College website.

So, what will 2026 offer?

Students will enjoy the incredible facilities of Don Bosco Place with magnificent learning spaces for senior students. New Year 7, Science, IT and STEM facilities as well as Visual and Performing Arts are also in use.

You can look forward to opportunities for rich student learning under the tutelage of dedicated teachers. There will be an excursion and camps program, extra curricula activities like music, outdoor education and overseas curriculum trips. There will be a sports program which is the envy of many schools, access to vocational programs and extra support for all learners through study sessions in Chieri or classes in the Occhiena Centre as well as increased challenges for gifted and talented students.

In short, there will be many opportunities for your son to grow into a fine man, to find his passion and to discover his pathway. 

All he has to do is get involved and do his best.

For Year 11 Students, the challenge of finding a clear pathway has been expressed in their subject selections and their more mature approach to learning and self-management. It is a time to experience Units 1/2 VCE, VCE VM and VET leadership opportunities, and to commence a different style of relationship with their teachers.

The College uniform is on display at the College. The College Uniform Expectations are included in the Information Pack.

I ask that all those who support your son encourage him to strive for new heights in 2026. If we all do that and his answer to our invitation is a resounding YES, then it will be a great year!

Yours sincerely,

Cathy Livingston

Principal