Term 4 Week 4 - 7 November 2025

The Feast of All Saints Mass
The College had the wonderful opportunity to celebrate the Feast of All Saints Mass together with Fr James on Friday 31 October in the Mercy Centre. This is a significant feast day in the Catholic church as incredible Christian figures are remembered for their actions and devotion to faith. In Kempsey this feast day is especially important as the Macleay Valley Catholic Church is named All Saints Church, which has stood as an important beacon within the valley for over 100 years. Fr James spoke of the particular leadership that came from the stories of the saints remembered during this feast day Mass. St Paul’s has recently hosted the outstanding exhibition of St Carlo Acutis, the church’s new millennial saint. The incredible life of St Paul, the College's patron saint, is a great story studied by our senior Studies of Religion students. The energy and leadership of St Paul to educate different people within the Roman Empire at the time, is an inspiring reminder that having a go and sticking to your life principles allows a clear pathway forward for others to follow.

Year 10 Retreat
One of the important highlights for our Year 10 students beginning their journey towards senior studies is the Year 10 retreat which is being held at Bonny Hills on 13-14 November. This is a compulsory event for all Year 10 students, especially those students who wish to take up their Preliminary and HSC courses beginning next year. My previous item highlighting the personal leadership of the saints is exemplified during this time together at Bonny Hills. The theme of the retreat is Legacy, where the staff and students can consider their journey in life thus far and a pledge of leadership and supporting our St Paul’s community across this next phase.

Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza
The College received some incredible news from the Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza held in Scone at the beginning of this Term. This is one of the largest beef steer and heifer shows in NSW and St Paul’s achieved some fantastic results. Year 12 student, Isabelle Preston, was awarded the prestigious Waverley Station scholarship following the judging process at the show. This scholarship is highly regarded within the beef cattle industry and involves a range of public speaking and cattle judging stages within a highly competitive field. Isabelle had completed her HSC Primary Industries examination on the Friday and then drove to Scone for the judging process the next day, what an impressive effort. Isabelle joins Jorja Barnett as the second St Paul’s winner in three years in this event.

A school heifer was the winner in the live classes, then out of 470 carcasses in the on the hook judging, Rumbo, a school bred steer, was awarded Supreme Champion Carcase for the whole event. St Paul’s also achieved the Reserve Champion Heavy middleweight steer in another judging class. Our great congratulations to Isabelle and the many students who competed at the show. In particular I would like to sincerely thank Mr Graham Bramley, Ms Lisa Frewen and Mr Ash Gardiner for the expert preparation of the animals representing the College. The results clearly demonstrate what tremendous staff they are in a very specific industry.

HSC progress and the upcoming Graduation
The HSC continues strongly with our final examinations concluding on Friday 7 November with Physics and Food Technology. This year’s exam process has been without issues due to the great support of our students working with our outstanding examination supervisors. We are looking forward to some excellent results at the end of this Term. The final opportunity for us to celebrate our wonderful 2025 Year 12 cohort will take place on Saturday 15 November with our Graduation Dinner at the Edmund Rice Centre. Particular thanks to Ms Meg Ryan who has coordinated this event and provided expert care and support for our Year 12 cohort during Term 4 2024 and throughout this year.

Kind regards

Mr Geoff Melville  BRurScEd, MEd, GCertRE

Principal

kmps@lism.catholic.edu.au

Year 12 Assessments - Week 8/9
Now the Year 11 students have moved into Year 12 they can expect their first HSC assessment tasks in Week 8 this Term. The students have been working on what these tasks look like in their lessons and will receive notifications from their teachers. Please ensure students are allowing themselves plenty of time to work on their assessments in the lead up to this period.

• Year 12 Term 4 Assessment Schedule

Holidays During Term Time
Please remember that we discourage families from taking holidays during Term time. This is to ensure that students are here and learning from their teachers in class. This becomes particularly important in Years 10, 11 and 12 in the lead up to their crucial HSC period. We appreciate your support on this in our partnership to achieve the best educational outcomes for the students.

Year 7-10 Assessments
As mentioned in my last article - all students from Year 7-10 will be completing assessments in the coming weeks to culminate their year of learning. Mrs Amy Tovey has sent the schedule out to all students. We encourage you to sit with your children and map out their time to ensure they are prepared for their tasks. We encourage 100% attendance especially during this period so students do not miss their learning in the lead up to assessments. Thank you for your support on this.

Atomi
Congratulations to Indy Allen and Pat O’Sullivan who were the highest Atomi users over the last 7 days! The students will receive a canteen voucher for their reward. The Year 11 students have transitioned to Year 12 on Atomi so all classes should be updated.


Please reach out if you have any questions about the learning for your students.

Ms Kate Fullbrook - Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching

kate.fullbrook@lism.catholic.edu.au

It is always a pleasure to share the positive momentum our students are generating, especially concerning their engagement with our College mission and their personal growth in wellbeing. As we move through the Term, I’m continually inspired by the kindness, resilience, and compassion demonstrated daily in our corridors and classrooms. Our goal remains clear: to ensure every student feels known, supported, and challenged to grow into their best self.

Our College's mission is directly tied to the ability to excel within a structured environment. We place a continuous emphasis on developing life skills, including maintaining high standards and the importance of following instructions. We frame these not as rules to be obeyed, but as essential tools for achieving personal and academic excellence.

High standards encourage students to be meticulous, persistent, and accountable. Similarly, the capacity to follow instructions precisely is the bedrock of complex tasks, problem-solving, and future workplace readiness. We celebrate the diligence our students show in these areas, knowing that consistency in these practices builds a robust foundation for their future leadership and academic pursuits.

In conjunction with maintaining high academic standards, we are focused on cultivating positive behaviour across the College, which we define as respect, ownership, and integrity. This focus also includes equipping students with the skills to navigate life's inevitable challenges, specifically learning to deal with frustrations in an appropriate manner.

Frustration is a natural part of growth and learning, but how we respond to it is key to wellbeing. Through various programs, curriculum areas, and school culture, students are encouraged to learn to identify their emotional triggers and practice healthy coping strategies, such as stepping back, seeking support, or reframing challenging situations. This internal resilience allows them to maintain a positive approach, even when faced with obstacles.

To support your child’s emotional regulation at home, continue to schedule 15 minutes of undivided, technology-free attention each day. This simple act of listening without multitasking creates a safe space for communication. It allows them to process frustrations calmly, reinforce clear standards, and significantly strengthen the connection they rely on when facing challenges.


Mrs Lesa Morrison - Assistant Principal - Mission 

lesa.morrison@lism.catholic.edu.au

Crazy Sock Day
What an absolutely fantastic Crazy Sock Day fundraiser! Our College community truly outdid itself, transforming the campus into a vibrant tapestry of stripes, dots, and wild mismatched patterns. The energy and smiles were infectious!

The generosity displayed by our students, staff, and families was heartwarming. We are thrilled to announce we smashed our goal, raising over $310 for Catholic Mission. Every brightly patterned ankle and knee-high contribution will make a real difference. Thank you all for making this day a huge success!

All Saints Feast Day Mass
Our All Saints Feast Day Mass was a truly wonderful and deeply meaningful occasion for the entire College community. The atmosphere in the Mercy Centre was one of reverence and joyous celebration as we honored the saints who inspire us daily.
The highlight of the Mass was when Fr James blessed a beautiful new plaque, which marks a significant moment in College history. Even more moving was the special announcement - the formal renaming of the Convent to 'Hope House'. This name change reflects a commitment to compassion, welcome, and a future filled with possibility. The ceremony marked not just a change of name, but a powerful spiritual recommitment to our founding values, leaving everyone feeling uplifted and connected.

Throughout the history of our College, this building - the former Monastery and Convent - has consistently stood as a beacon of the faith-based educational experience offered here. Although it has been used and repurposed many times over the years, its enduring spirit has always shone bright, giving hope to all who walk within its walls. Today, we formally acknowledge and celebrate the renaming of this important building, in this 'Year of Hope'.

adam.clay@lism.catholic.edu.au

Share the care with your school
Changes in your child’s physical or mental health can affect their schooling and relationships. Support is available for St Paul's students experiencing either mental health or physical health concerns.

We understand that this may be a challenging time for you and your family, and our aim is to support and work with you as well as to respect your privacy. Please let us know if your child has presented at or been admitted to hospital or an emergency service for any physical or mental health concern so that we can discuss further support with you.

You and/or a support person can speak with the Pastoral Care Coordinator to develop a plan together. Ask us for help with:

• Keeping your child safe.
• Returning to school following a physical or mental health incident.
• Identifying school staff your child can talk to.
• Developing an agreed plan to help stay connected with school during tough times. This might include flexibility around school hours, homework or catching up with schoolwork.
• Accessing support from the College and outside agencies.

We know that looking after your children is your number one priority - and it’s ours, too. We value and welcome your help and input. Let’s work on it together.

Ms Meg Ryan - Leader of Pastoral Care

meg.ryan@lism.catholic.edu.au

Diocesan Volleyball Championships 
St Paul’s College were well represented by the four teams who travelled to Coffs Harbour on Friday 24 October to compete in the Lismore Diocesan Volleyball Championships. They played against 53 other teams in various pools, showing great resilience and improvement throughout the day.

Junior Girls
The Junior girls team performed admirably on the day considering their limited opportunities to practice prior to the event. The first game they played saw them soundly beaten, but the second and third game showed improvement. It was great to see them practicing between games to build camaraderie and improve their skills at setting and serving. The girls demonstrated great spirit and improved with every game that they played. Well done to all.

Junior Boys
The Junior Boys Volleyball team started strong with a forfeit win — clearly, their reputation preceded them! Facing taller and more experienced opponents in the remaining games (as our squad had a strong Year 7 contingent), the boys played with spirit, and plenty of enthusiasm. A few matches were nail-biters, showing just how far their skills have come in the short time they have been playing. While not every game went their way, their energy and determination on the court made for a fun and memorable day of volleyball.

Senior Girls
The Senior Girls team had a good range of experience, welcoming newer members to a strong squad who’ve spent many lunch times training in the Mercy Centre. Although unsuccessful in winning any games, they fell short by only 1-3 points on a few occasions. The girls celebrated the smaller wins and showed improvement in serving and setting with each game. Most Improved was awarded to Eva Croker and Most Consistent to Luana Silk.

Senior Boys
After a disappointing early exit from the tournament last year, the Senior Boys came into the competition with a point to prove. They trained hard at every available lunchtime opportunity and developed effective attack and defensive patterns in their rotations, as well as improving their skills.

From the spiking warm-ups, the team was intimidating to the opposition, giving them a taste of what was to come in the match. The pool matches were great examples of teamwork, with the transition from defence to attack being a highlight. Winning three out of the four matches put the team at the top of the pool.

The semi final against St Joseph's Regional College was the first major threat with St Paul's losing the opening six points of the match, but a strong service run from Kai Etheridge built momentum and the nails of victory were spikes hammered in by Kai and Eli Baywood.

With the other St Paul's teams supporting, they made a powerful start in the grand final that Banora Point was never able to recover from, mixing power spiking with clever tactical sets from Matthew Chow. While the gold medals may have been the highlight for the players, dressing up in blue tutus and cheering for the other St Paul's teams throughout their games was an act the staff admired, and the entire College community could be proud of.

After a long, sweaty bus ride home, teachers were very grateful to the students who expressed thanks to their coaches as they departed the bus - a little thank you goes a long way and it’s certainly noted. Thank you to Mr Roger Shipton, Mr Andrew Fouracre, Mr Tom Easson and Ms Beth Rennes for their time and support of the volleyball teams.

As the DLCS moves into a sustainable era, we’re saddened to bid farewell to the Dio Volleyball competition and hope these vital and meaningful sporting opportunities can be provided again in the future.

Full Results can be found at this link.

Mr Leon Robinson - Teacher and Sports Coordinator

leon.robinson@lism.catholic.edu.au

Mrs Patrice Martin, Mrs Cathy Whalen & Mrs Jennifer Anttilla - Library Assistants

Congratulations to St Paul's Agriculture Team who attended the Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza at Scone from 23-26 October. The four day event was attended by 700 students from across the state. Our students were amazing ambassadors for the College with many of them achieving ribbons in the Parader events as well as Cattle Class events. All students were exceptionally hard working, well behaved and dedicated in their preparation and presentation of the College cattle. Thank you to Miss Lisa Frewen, Mr Paul Posterino and Mrs Georgia Lyttle for accompanying the students and to the parents who came to help and support at the event.

Congratulations to St Paul's Year 12 student, Isabelle Preston, who is one of two winners of the Waverley Station Scholarship, awarded at the Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza. Isabelle was shortlisted from 37 applicants after a successful video application, and was one of 13 students who gained an interview for the award. The purpose of the scholarship is to offer experience in the beef industry, with a five day placement at Waverley Station's King Island operation. Her passion, reliability, and a willingness to participate in the Agriculture industry has resulted in this wonderful achievement and will allow her to make connections within the industry.

St Paul's is also proud of achieving supreme carcase of the show with our homebred heavyweight champion Angus x Limousin, winning Class 20 with a score of 93.39 points, and with a liveweight of 582kg, the steer scored 45/45 points for meat-eating quality.

Year 10 tackles Environmental Change and Management
St Paul's Year 10 Geography cohort traded timetables for tide charts, spending two immersive days putting their Environmental Change and Management theory into practice at Crescent Head Foreshore. They conducted longshore drift experiments, meticulously mapped dune transects, and collected vital microclimate data. This work allowed them to expertly identify natural landforms and analyse local human impact management strategies.

To complete the cycle of learning, the morning of fieldwork transitioned to a critical look at local infrastructure. The team visited the Crescent Head Sewerage Treatment Plant, where they received a warm welcome from the Council staff. This component provided crucial, real-world insights into the process of water treatment and sustainable resource management within the facility.

A huge thank you to Kempsey Shire Council for their continued support, turning geographical theory into unforgettable, hands-on learning experiences for our students. Thank you to Mrs Tess Meehan, Ms Kate Anderson, Mr Will Pollock, Mr Seamus Dempsey and Mr Darren Love for accompanying the students.

St Paul's 2025 Accelerated Science cohort undertook an immersive Physics practical day on Friday 31 October. They explored concepts such as Electricity, Waves, Electromagnetism, Sound and Motion to name a few. They used various equipment such as springs, light boxes, vacuum chambers, circuits and chladni plates to explore these concepts.

These Year 8 students are currently finishing the last two units of their stage 5 Science course. This means they will have completed all of the coursework for Year 9 and 10 Science by the end of the year. This enables them to begin the accelerated Investigating Science 2 Unit course next year and sit the HSC examination in this subject in 2027.

Thank you to Ms Jade Tildsley for donating her time and expertise to support these gifted students.

St Paul's Stage 5 Commerce students had a firsthand look at the legal system during their recent excursion to the Port Macquarie Court House. As part of the 'Law in Action' topic, students were fortunate enough to watch an entire court case, from opening arguments to the final sentence being handed down. They observed lawyers presenting evidence and witnesses giving statements. A highlight of the day was the Magistrate speaking directly to the students, sharing insights into her role and answering their questions. It was a fascinating and valuable real-world learning experience for all! Thank you to Mrs Courtney Farlow and Ms Helen Bush for accompanying the students.

A group of Year 9 and 10 students recently completed an adventurous journey at the Yuraygir National Park as part of their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh International Award. Starting at Angourie they hiked south along coastal tracks and beaches to camp at Lake Arragan and then onto Sandon the next day, covering around 26km all up. During this second hike, the students had to take the lead and manage themselves and their teams safely. They must’ve learned a lot during the practice journey, because all teachers reported a very successful qualifying journey with not too many blisters but plenty of smiles.Thank you to Ms Jade Tildsley, Mr Tom Easson and Mr Peter Hill for accompanying the students.

In addition to the Bronze level group, St Paul's also has Year 10 student, Noah Bailey, completing the Silver level. Last week, Noah joined other Silver Duke of Ed students from Mackillop College, accompanyied by Mr Roger Shipton, and went on a three day journey at Myall Lakes. This journey was a combination of kayaking and hiking. Noah handled the demands of the journey like a pro and helped the other students when needed.

A group of St Paul's students participated in the 312 Squadron Australian Air Force Cadets Freedom of Entry on Saturday 25 October. The granting of the Freedom of Entry to the Shire represents the highest honour that can confer on a military unit and is a symbolic honour, demonstrating trust, loyalty and sense of community between the city and the military unit. Congratulations to St Paul's students, Emma Miller, Sharni Crossley, Emily Woods, Archie Potter, Lachlan Taylor and Ivy Miller.

Congratulations to St Paul's students, Eliza Piggin, Maci Clarke and Evannah Osborne, who represented the College with great results in the 2025 Interschool Horse Extravaganza (ISHE) held in Tamworth earlier this month. The ISHE is attended by hundreds of students from NSW to compete in all equestrian disciplines.

Some results include:

• Eliza was awarded champion preliminary dressage in Year 7 - 9 in her division
• Evannah won the lightweight hack over 16hh on her mount The Candy Man and placed in a number of sporting events on her Stockhorse, Dooley.
• Maci’s horse, Monochrome, went brilliantly considering this was one of his first events since retiring from racing.

Well done girls!

We are very much looking forward to welcoming all our Year 7 2026 students to their compulsory Orientation Day at St Paul’s College on Wednesday 12 November 2025. Please note that this is a day for enrolled students only.

We would like to invite our parents/carers to join us at the College for a delicious bacon and egg roll starting at 8:00am. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other parents/carers and teachers. To help us with catering, please RSVP by filling out the following form.

The breakfast will conclude at 8:30am, at which point we will say our farewell to all parents/carers.
Please note that this breakfast is for parents/carers only, all Year 7 2026 students will be moved to the Mercy Centre to allow plenty of time to be checked in ready for their student program to commence.

Student program:

• Students to be checked in by 8:45am.
• Student program starts at 8:55am.
• Student program ends (end of school day) - 3:25pm. (Students will be assisted to the bus bay if catching the bus or to the Sea Street gates if getting collected from the College.)

Important Information:
Absence: this is a COMPULSORY day for all enrolled students to attend. Please inform your child’s primary school that they will be absent on this day. If your child is unable to attend the Orientation Day e.g. due to sickness, please contact us as soon as possible to advise us of their absence (before 8.55am Wednesday 12 November 2025).

Transport: it is the responsibility of families to arrange transport for their child to and from the College for this day. Please note, your child's primary school will NOT be arranging transport.

Bus - families will need to confirm with the relevant bus company if there will be space for their child to use bus transportation to and from the College - please DO NOT assume this is the case. Students travelling to and from the College by bus will use the College bus bay area. Staff will assist students in the afternoon to ensure that they catch the correct bus.

Car - if transporting your child yourself please drop them off and pick them up outside the main Sea Street entrance. If you are staying for breakfast please park in the surrounding streets. Please DO NOT use the North Street entrance/car park or Sea Street entrance/car parks. Pedestrian access is via the main gate on Sea Street.

Uniform: our child is to wear their primary school sport uniform including hat.

Lunch: we will provide a sausage sizzle for lunch. If your child has special dietary requirements or requires additional food to satisfy their appetite at lunchtime please send alternative/additional food with them.

Your child should bring with them:

• school bag
• pen
• their own recess
• water for the day
• additional/alternative food if required

Medication: if your child would normally carry medication such as an asthma puffer or Epipen please ensure that they have these with them on the day. If they require other medication through the day please contact the College via email kmps@lism.catholic.edu.au to discuss arrangements.

If there is any information that you feel the College requires to ensure the health and wellbeing of your child during Orientation Day please email kmps@lism.catholic.edu.au

This is a very important day for all our Year 7, 2026 students. The program that has been prepared will be engaging and will provide activities allowing students to get to know their year group, their teachers and an orientation of College classrooms and related facilities.

All parents/carers and friends of the College are warmly invited to attend the St Paul's College School Community Forum meeting on Wednesday 12 November at 5:30pm in the staff lunchroom.

Catholic Schools NSW (CSNSW) has commissioned the Australian Catholic University (ACU) to conduct research regarding consent and respectful relationships education. Parents and carers are invited to complete a survey giving their feedback about their experience of their child’s Consent and Respectful Relationships Education journey and the challenges they face. Please participate in the survey by following the link here.

• Year 7 2026 and students new to St Paul's during 2026:
  Students have the choice to wear the new or old uniform items. Families will be able to purchase the new uniform and/or the old uniform from Team Spirit, subject to availability. Please refer to the flyers below for pricing and information for booking uniform appointments with our uniform supplier Team Spirit. Please note that new uniform items are ONLY available in store until such time as the old uniform items are sold out.
  
  
• Year 8-12 2026:
  Families may only purchase the old uniform styles until such time as each old uniform item sells out and it is replaced by the new item. The new uniform items will be available to all families from 2027.

The phasing out of old uniform items will not occur until consultation has been made with Team Spirit and with the school community. Families are assured that the phase out date will be clearly advertised with significant notice so that they can plan accordingly. 

Students who need a travel pass for 2026 can apply HERE. 

A new application will need to be submitted if they are applying for the first time, or if they are requesting additional travel entitlement because of a new shared parental arrangement (e.g. joint custody). Students who change address, school (including starting at high school), have repeated a year or received an expiry notification from Transport for NSW for their school travel entitlement should renew or update their details before the end of Term 4. This will ensure that the College can endorse applications, and entitlements remain valid for the start of the 2026 school year.

We ask that parents plan ahead and make sure their child knows which service/s to use and has a valid travel pass from the start of the school year. For all enquiries please contact your nominated transport operator (Busways or Cavanaghs).

The start of the year is a busy period for local transport operators, and students travelling without a valid ticket make service planning and operations difficult.

Bus operators are flexible and understanding, particularly at the start of the school year, and will ensure students can travel safely to and from school. But to best support our operators we encourage all students to have a valid Travel Pass, as early as possible, from the start of the school year.

Students should receive their travel pass at the start of the new school year from their nominated transport operator. It may be given to the student by the bus driver or be sent directly to them at home. Students/parents should contact their nominated operator if they do not receive a pass.

For further information regarding bus travel please refer to the College bus travel document.

Save the Date - All parents/carers, family and friends are warmly invited to St Paul's Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) night on Wednesday 26 November featuring Year 7-11 Visual Art works, Music and Drama performances in the Edmund Rice Centre.

Artwork viewing will open from 4:30pm, followed by performances at 5:15pm. No RSVP required.

The College photo day will be held on Tuesday 10 February 2026 for individual photos, small groups (including the student leaders) and the Year 12 group photo.

All students are required to wear academic uniform and to adhere to the College policy regarding jewellery, make up and hairstyles. Information regarding the College Uniform & Presentation Policy is available HERE.

Senior students are reminded that they are to wear a College tie for their photograph.

Catch up photos will be taken on Thursday 19 February for students who have missed their individual photos only.

Year 6 2026/Year 7 2027 students from ALL Macleay and Nambucca Valley schools are invited to save the date for a Day in the Life of a St Paul’s College student on Thursday 26 February 2026.

Open to all Year 6 primary school students interested in a Catholic high school education at St Paul's commencing in 2027. Parents/carers will be required to register their child for a Day in the Life event via a registration link that will open on Monday 9 February 2026. The link will be placed on the College website and advertised on the College Facebook page and via Compass.

For more information about enrolments at St Paul's College, please visit the College website.  

NSW Health School Vaccination Program 2026
Each year, St Paul's College provides the venue for NSW Health to conduct the NSW Schools Vaccination Program for our students. Register online (see below) or contact the College kmps@lism.catholic.edu.au to request a paper form.

Online consent for school vaccinations
If your child is in Year 7 or Year 10 in 2026, you can provide online consent for their routine school vaccinations.

⦁ Year 7 students are offered free vaccines for diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (Boostrix) and human papillomavirus (HPV).
⦁ Year 10 students are offered a free vaccine for meningococcal ACWY.

Please note - Year 8 and Year 11 students who have an online consent/signed consent form from 2025, will be offered catch up vaccinations in 2026.

If parents/guardians consent online they will receive a reminder text 3 days prior to the clinic date.

Vaccination will only be provided at school if consent has been received.

Vaccination Program Dates for 2026:

Term 1 – Tuesday 24 February

• Year 10 (Meningococcal ACWY)
• Year 11 & 12 (Meningococcal ACWY) - (Catch up)

Term 2 – Thursday 30 April

• Year 7 HPV (Human papillomavirus) and Boostrix (diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis)
• Year 8 and 9 (Human papillomavirus) and Boostrix (diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis) - (Catch up)

Term 3 - Wednesday 5 August

• Catch up clinic if required
  
  

To provide consent for vaccination online, parents/carers will need to:

• Visit the online consent portal here.
• Follow the steps to log in to your existing Service NSW account. This is the same account you may already use to renew your driver's licence. If you don't have a Service NSW account, refer to Service NSW to create one.
• Enter Medicare details for yourself and your child and provide consent. 
• If you consent online, you will receive a reminder text 3 days prior to the clinic date.
• Read a step-by-step guide on how to provide consent online. Translated guides are available online.
• If you or your child do not have a Medicare card or you cannot provide consent online, please email the College Office kmps@lism.catholic.edu.au to request a paper consent form to be sent home.

Please ensure your child has eaten breakfast on the morning of the clinic, this helps prevent fainting.

The benefits of providing consent online:

• easily update your child's details.
• receive SMS and/or email notifications when vaccinations are given.
• faster upload of vaccination records to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).

For more information on routine school vaccinations, please visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/schoolvaccination. If you have any questions regarding your child's school vaccinations, please contact the NSW Public Health Unit on 1300 066 055.

AI tools are evolving fast – and some are being misused in ways that can harm or exploit children and young people, including through the creation of deep fakes and digitally altered images. This 45-minute webinar, presented by the eSafety Commissioner, covers how these technologies are being used, their impact and how to support and protect your child. It’s suitable for parents and carers of upper primary and high school students.

• CLICK HERE TO REGISTER