By Mr Simon Fleming - Principal

We have a small but dedicated P&F Committee. This group meets twice a term and plays a significant role in the school. Each family that attends ACW pays a levy to the P&F. The committee, in consultation with the college, then makes decisions on how these funds will be spent. The last project was significant which was the setting up of the bore, tanks, pumps, and an irrigator so that we can consistently maintain the oval. This legacy will have a lasting impact for the students at our college. If you would like to become part of the P&F just contact the school and we will provide you with the information. The next meeting is not until the 10^th May, which will be the AGM.

The college has begun a publicity campaign, which started on Monday 8th March. We will have a stall at the shopping centre. We will also be at the Show. Please come over and have a chat and invite any friends that may want to become part of the ACW community.

In staff news, Mrs Yates began her twelve-month maternity leave last Friday and Mrs Cantwell will leave us this Friday to prepare for a new addition. Mrs Susan Wegert will be covering for Jess and we welcome her to our community. Mrs Anna Hardy will be taking maternity leave from term 3. Mr Bruton will be taking long service leave for term 2.

Our Year 12 Faith & Social Justice leader, Lauren Hutchinson, has won the Zonta Young Women in Public Affairs Award. Our two other award nominees, Kaitlyn Newley and Lillie Clarke had great applications.

The Zonta Club of Warwick Inc offered the Young Women in Public Affairs Award for young women aged 16-19 years who are active in community service. This is part of an international award program, where the initial award is given at club level with the recipient at each level referred to District and International levels for further recognition. The panel said that on any other occasion Lillie and Kaitlyn would have been winners as well.

Years 10 and 11 have now attended Mass at St Mary’s Church with local parishioners. Father Bony was very pleased with the respect and reverence of our students and the parishioners enjoyed the company as well. Year 12 will attend Mass later in the term.

It has come to my attention that there is a Year 7 snap chat site that has content posted that reflects very poor standards of behaviour. I would encourage all parents to check your son/daughters' devices regularly and to take appropriate action should you come across material that you do not want your child accessing. The department of esafety has some great parent resources for how to support their students online, and if they are being cyber bullied. Parents | eSafety Commissioner for those that are on the receiving end of cyber bullying they are also to report it here: Report abuse | eSafety Commissioner.The esafety commissioner has the power to remove posts.

Finally, thanks to all who were able to attend the welcome BBQ. It was an excellent evening and allowed parents to mingle with staff.

Kind Regards,

Simon Fleming