UNIFORM POLICY

In response to student and parent feedback we are changing our expectations in relation to the wearing of PE uniform at Huntingfield. This will be initially for a trial period in Term 1. Students will be permitted to wear their PE uniform to school on days when they have a double period only of either PE, Outdoor Ed, High Intensity Training, Fitness for Girls, Duke of Ed or one of the more physically strenuous grade 5/6 electives.

This procedure will not apply for either after school sports or where students have a single lesson with a special physical activity. On these occasions, they will be required to change into their PE uniform at school if required.

We will also be tightening up on the wearing of the uniform according to our Policy which is available on the College website. In particular, please ensure your son/daughter has the correct shoes, socks (no logos) and blazer and is aware of the restrictions on the wearing of jewellery and makeup.

Homeroom teachers will be checking the uniform each day and infringement notices will be sent home if necessary. A student who is out of correct uniform on more than three occasions, without an explanatory note from his/her parent or guardian, will either be sent home to change, or if this is not possible, will be held at recess and lunch until the issue is rectified. We appreciate your support in ensuring your children comply with our College Uniform Policy.

Please click on the attached link to view the College Uniform Policy

HOMUNCULUS

On 18th February Grade 6 through to Grade 10 Drama students were treated to a visiting performer from Queensland.  Clint Bolster is the Artistic Director of the Theatre Company Homunculus who has been travelling Australia and New Zealand for the last 15 years spreading the word about just how important the Arts; especially Drama is to young people today. 

Clint states, ."..that the Arts should be central to a child's education.  Drama particularly, has a vital place in the lives of young people in the 21st Century. In an age when people are increasingly interacting and indeed living via technology, it is the subject and practice of comedy that offers what otherwise can so easily be lost from our lives."  Homunculus uses masks as a theatrical form that really allows students to let go of their egos and become someone other than themselves.  The attached photos are a testament to the wonderful work that Clint did with the students here at St Aloysius.

We have a thriving Drama community at the College where students learn how to engage with each other on a number of different levels. Students explore the power of Drama with opportunities to perform both individually and in group devised improvisation.  Through the encouragement of creative expression students develop self-confidence, self-discipline, co-operation, listening, communication skills and most importantly the ability to commit.   Drama and Creative Arts are 21st Century subjects that empower creative energy and discipline on a level like no other. 

I'd like to thank all of the wonderful students that participated with whole hearts and minds in the workshop.  We look forward to seeing Homunculus here again next year.