Our Year 7 students participated in our annual Year 7 Camp at Harrietville last week. The experience was an overwhelming success! The Year 7 students participated in a wide range of activities and reflections to help them to grow in their understanding of what it means to go to Xavier! In the process, they had lots of fun getting to know their peers better, and where a credit to themselves, their families and the Xavier High School community.

Special thanks must go to the wonderful team of staff and Year 10 Peer Support Leaders who made this experience possible, and to the staff at Feathertop Chalet in Harrietville for being so welcoming and accommodating. It was also great to have Fr Martin Cruickshank attend on Thursday afternoon and to lead us in a beautiful celebration of Mass on Thursday night.

We look forward to seeing these students continue to grow in their understanding of what it means to go to Xavier, and to thrive as Courageous, Challenged, Collaborative, Compassionate and Christ-like members of our faith community."

Emily Scammell, Sports Coordinator

On Monday the 18th of February we held the school swimming carnival. Student's enjoyed the opportunity to participate in either 25 or 50m events and the reintroduction of the House novelty swim was enjoyed by all student's. There was a noticeably smaller field of competitors in the 50m events, however, the 25m pool was full of student's earning points and having fun. All winners will be recognised at an assembly later in the year.

The results from the day were as follows:

Each year NSW Health works in partnership with schools to offer the vaccines recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) for adolescents as part of the school vaccination program.

Please note that there are 2 Pupil Free Days this term.

Terri - Anne Scott, Transition and Pathways Specialist

Please find attached the Weekly Career News.

Topics topics this week

• Focus on early information sessions for TAFE and university
• New equity scholarship at The University of Melbourne opening soon
• Masters Institute of Creative Education - courses in Hair, Beauty, Fashion and Makeup
• Vantage Automotive - apprenticeship program
• Search for your ultimate career in the Defence Force
• Australia National University - applications open soon for the 2020 intake
• Interested in studying agriculture of veterinary science in the future?
• Courses at the Australian Maritime College
• Interested in studying Asian Studies or Asian languages at university?
• Focus on Biomedical Engineering
• Dates for your diary

Anne Files

On A Musical Note

We take this opportunity to welcome you all back from holidays and look forward to another year of exciting music making at Xavier.

Last Chance to join the exciting G'Day USA 2020

The Flexischool app is a simple way of ordering cashless lunches through our Canteen.

Flexischools online ordering is helping to revolutionise the way school canteens operate. No more collecting coins, sorting bags and organising change. Parents pre-order online making every order complete and correct. Saving you time and helping to reduce waste.

Please click on the following link for an easy step by step guide   https://www.flexischools.com.au/mobile-app