Gavin Dykes, Principal

This week saw us welcome the first group of our Year 7 2022 students to our school for their orientation. This year we have had to run Year 7 2022 orientation over a number of days to be compliant with covid restrictions. Our Year 7 2022 orientation is designed to give our future students some insight and familiarity with our school, this includes meeting some of our teachers and becoming more comfortable in our school grounds. Despite the wet weather it was  great to see so much excitement and enthusiasm from our future Year 7’s. I look forward to meeting more students from this cohort in the coming weeks.

This week our Year 10 students have been busy fine tuning their dance moves in preparation for their Formal.  I have been able to watch a few of the  rehearsals from my office and they are looking great! Covid restrictions and the weather have presented a number of challenges to the staff coordinating this event but their hard work and adaptability over the past week will make it a great event that I am sure our Year 10’s will really enjoy. 

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I am pleased to announce the upgrade to our Creative and Performing Arts Centre (CAPA) is very close to being completed. We have included some photos below so you can see how this space has been transformed. The original large centre has been divided into four rooms. Including retaining the drama space complete with stage area, digital screens and audio/visual recording capabilities. The remaining rooms now have new fixed cabinetry to provide much needed added storage.

Our new stadium is also very close to being finished. I have had a few sneak peaks and it really is an impressive building that our staff, students and community are going to love being in. I can’t wait until we can open it up and share it with you all.  

Over the past few weeks our Year 12 students have been sitting their HSC Exams. Happily, our first group of students have completed their last ever school exam. After such a long and challenging year it has been wonderful to see how positively our students approached these exams and the smiles on the faces of those who have finished really says it all!  For those who still have an exam to sit, I encourage you to make the most of your final few days of study and I wish you all the very best for your last exam. 

As we have now settled back into something more like a normal school routine students and parents are reminded of our uniform policy. 

The correct uniform is to be worn at all times. As it is Term 4 students are to be wearing hats when they are outside. 

Additionally, PE uniform is to be worn only on the days students are completing PE practical classes. 

A reminder that short 'Champion' style shorts ARE NOT part of the current uniform. 

If students are not able to wear the correct uniform they must bring a note from home to explain. 

Staff will begin recording students who are out of uniform and repeat offenders will be followed up.

This week we had special presenters Todd and Maddie from the Richmond Institute Football Club.

Their session included important information on future opportunities for students within the Richmond Institute for School Based Traineeships.

Todd and Maddie also spoke about the High School Diploma of Sports Management, which is a springboard into future studies at Swinburne University.

On Monday 15th November our dedicated Year 10 PDM students completed a night time light painting session at Xavier.

A highly experimental session, students had access to a range of light sources to let their creativity flow.

How awesome are the results!

On Thursday our Year 10 students attended an excursion to Charles Sturt University in Albury.

Students participated in a series of workshops and hands on sessions including. 

Sessions included: Health Heroes, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy, Environmental Science, Business and Teaching studies.

Year 10 students also enjoyed a tour of student accommodation and completed some outdoor activities.

Thanks to our fabulous presenter Sarah for sharing her 'Elevate - Time Management' session with us.

Sarah presented two sessions, one with our Year 12s and the other with Year 10s. The workshops focused on providing insights for students during the transition into their next Year Level of studies. Emphasis was for students to take time and think about their time management and organisations skills.

This is the first session of a number of future lessons that will occur throughout next year.

On Tuesday this week Senior Constable Amy Epstein presented to our Year 8 students a focused session on Cyber Safety.

Thanks to Katrina and Brent from the Australian Defence Force for their engaging session this week.

Year 10 students were given the opportunity to learn more about life in the armed forces and the career possibilities available.

Katrina and Brent spoke about the diverse range or skills and rolls they have had the chance to experience.

Katrina commenced her service at the Royal Australian Navy in 2001, and is currently a Leading Seaman and a Dental Hygienist.

Brent commenced his service at the Royal Australian Airforce in 2008, and is currently a Leading Aircraftsman and a Military Working Dog Handler.

FINAL CALL OUT Xavier Day Red Faces.

Performances will be pre-filmed to be shown on Xavier Day, Friday 3rd December

Register your interest NOW > Link on COMPASS

Xavier Day - 'Tastes of the World' lunch orders

Reminder to students the lunch on Xavier Day is by pre-order only.

Selections close Monday 29th Nov > Link on COMPASS

Xavier High School Class of 2021 Graduation

Tickets now available for purchase. Please check COMPASS for ticket details.

Date: Tuesday 7 December

Location: Albury Racing Club

Ticket sales close Wednesday 1st December

November 18th was World Pancreatic Cancer Day.

The statistics highlight the problem of pancreatic cancer. We believe they are unacceptable and these are just a few of the staff who have worn purple to help create a greater awareness for early detection.

DID YOU KNOW?

• It is predicted pancreatic cancer will become the 3rd biggest cancer killer in Australia in 2021
• In 2021, it is estimated 3,391 will die from pancreatic cancer in Australia
• In 2021, it is estimated 4,261 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
• In 2021, it is estimated pancreatic cancer will be the 8th most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia
• The Australian five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer is 11.5%
• Only 3 out of 10 people will survive one year after diagnosis with pancreatic cancer

PLEASE HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH SOMEONE ELSE TODAY TO HELP CREATE GREATER AWARENESS

Our lost property at Student Administration is overflowing with unclaimed items.

Please take a few moments to visit and check if any items belong to you.

Any un-claimed items at the end of the school year will be placed in the skip bin.

A reminder to all students who catch the bus either to or from school each day.

You are required to present your bus pass for each time you travel.

A reminder to add your name and surname to your school uniform and other belongings. This way you can be notified if it arrives at Lost Property.

We currently have a high volume of items unclaimed in Lost Property.

Please check regularly for lost items that may belong to you.

Did you know, there is a Xavier Facebook group for second hand uniforms & equipment?

This is a closed group, however you can request permission to join.

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Xavier offers students access to on-site private music tuition before, during and after school. Tuition is open to all students from Years 7-12. 

Xavier collaborates with instrumental teachers of music, providing students with the opportunity for private lesson on their chosen instrument.  

Students can study:

• Keyboard Piano
• Guitar - Acoustic, Electric, Bass
• Woodwind - Flute, Clarinet, Oboe
• Brass - Saxophone, Trumpet
• Percussion - Drums
• Voice - Contemporary

Shared lessons can be arranged with individual tutors at a reduced fee per student.  

For more information visit our Xavier website:

CLICK HERE and scroll down to Private Instrumental Tuition