Dean of Students | Mr Damien Cuddihy

I want to wish all members of our Terrace Family a happy and safe mid-semester holiday. I hope you get the opportunity to break from the normal school routines even if it just allows you to be a little slower out of bed in the morning on the odd occasion. Term 3 is always a busy term at a demanding time of the year. In many ways the boys need to be congratulated for working exceptionally well to keep their heads above water this term. However, we also need to understand that there is a ripple effect from the disruptions throughout the year and these will continue to influence student behaviour in various forms in Term 4.

Many thanks to the various parent Support Groups who have done so much to assist in the smooth running of programs this term. It has been crucial to the boy’s wellbeing that they have been able to re-engage in co-curricular activities. The College is very appreciative of the support from the parent community with the modifications required to allow the boys to participate in activities this term.

A reminder that the College has arranged for a “Parenting in the Digital Word” webinar occurring today on Zoom. The webinar is presented by trained staff form Dolly’s Dream and focuses on the online lives of children. In particular, the challenges associated with cyberbullying will be discussed. Two sessions are being conducted with the first at 10am and the second at 7pm this evening. Simply download Zoom and enter the meeting ID 83305554914 at the mentioned times.

As usual, we ask that the boys return to school with an appropriate haircut on the first day back for Term 4. A reminder that the Years 10 and 12 cohort photos will be taken on the first day back of term.  Please make sure your son is wearing his blazer.  Reminders will be sent out via social media. 

This year has seen the return of a few haircuts styles that don’t quite fit into the neat and tidy category. While we are acutely aware of the need to support mental health initiatives in the community, I am asking that any ‘Mullets for November’ haircuts are well and truly rectified prior to Term 4 commencing. The two areas that students need to pay particular attention to is that haircuts are blended on the sides and that hair can’t be pulled down over the eyebrows.  

Finally, I would again like to take this opportunity to wish all our families a happy and safe time during the Term 3 break and I look forward to seeing everyone again in Term 4.