Dear Parents and Caregivers,

We’re so proud of the fantastic learning and creativity we’ve seen from our students, and we’re looking forward to an exciting few weeks ahead. Below you’ll find useful information on upcoming events for the remainder of the term, along with some reminders about expectations at North West College.

Lunches
We’ve noticed some students arriving without healthy snacks to keep them energised through the day. A healthy, balanced lunch with fresh fruit and nutritious snacks is important for concentration and wellbeing. Please help by packing lunches that give your child the fuel they need to thrive.

Dress Code
Our dress code helps build a strong sense of community and pride. We’ve noticed a few variations creeping in, so please remember that the dress code is a royal blue top and plain black bottoms. Jumpers should also be in royal blue, and bottoms must not be patterned, ripped or faded. We understand sourcing items can take time, so we appreciate your cooperation in ensuring students are in the correct uniform as soon as possible.

School Arrival Time
Students should not arrive at school earlier than 8:20 AM to ensure they are supervised and safe before the day begins.

Parent-Teacher Consultations
With our growing student roll, we will hold two full days of Parent-Teacher Consultations this term: Thursday, 18 September, and Friday, 19 September. School will be closed for all students on these days unless they are attending a scheduled meeting with a teacher. We look forward to meeting with you to celebrate your child’s progress. Bookings will open closer to the time.

Attendance
A strong attendance record is closely linked to student success. Our expectation is for all students to maintain a 95% attendance rate. If you are experiencing challenges with regular attendance, please contact your child’s teacher. We are here to support you.

International Morning
Join us for our special International Morning shared lunch on Wednesday, 27 August, starting at 12:20 PM, before students head off to sport. This is a great opportunity to come together, celebrate our diverse cultures and share food and friendship. Please bring a favourite dish from your culture to share, and label any allergens to ensure safety for all.

Termly Expo | A Celebration of Work
We invite you to join us on Friday, 12 September, from 2:00 PM for our end-of-term expo. See the incredible work students have produced in art, digital design, dance, musical theatre, music and creative writing. Those who joined us last time will remember what a successful event it was. We look forward to welcoming you again.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Kind regards,
Mrs Randles