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Back to School in 2025

Whether you're joining us for the first time or returning for another year, we are thrilled to welcome you to ¿ì²¥tv in 2025! This page provides all the essential information to help you get off to a great start. If you cannot find something you are looking for, please do not hesitate to contact ¿ì²¥tv Reception on 07 49360 600. New students and families are always welcome to contact the Registrar with any questions.

Booklists


Officeworks School List Service 

¿ì²¥tv is pleased to be partnering with Officeworks to supply families with their booklist requirements for 2025 - all from the comfort of your own home. Parents can choose their child's school and grade on the Officeworks website, and the essential books and stationery will be seamlessly added to their shopping cart. What’s even better? Items purchased online through the 'School List Service' are available at discounted 'Back to School' prices. Please

Here's how to order: 

  1. Go to the Officeworks 
  2. Search for  ¿ì²¥tv, and select your child's year level
  3. Review the booklist
  4. Remove any items your child doesn't need (ie. they may still have a ruler from the year before)
  5. Add any extra items your child might need (ie. a lunch box)
  6. Choose Home Delivery or Click and Collect
  7. Pay for order

Please note that for Secondary students, only 'general requirements' are pre-selected. Parents will then need to select the subjects their child is studying in 2025.

Uniforms

The Red and Black Shop is the School's onsite uniform and supplies shop. The Shop sells new and second-hand uniforms, basic stationery and school merchandise. It is the exclusive supplier of ¿ì²¥tv uniforms.

New Uniform Collection

¿ì²¥tv was excited to launch a new uniform collection in Term 4 of 2024. The new uniform is now available to purchase at the newly refurbished Red and Black Shop. 

We strongly encourage our new students joining us in 2025 to purchase the new uniform. The old uniform will not be available to purchase in 2025 and beyond.

The transition period for the new uniform spans just over two years, starting at the beginning of Term 4 in 2024 and concluding at the end of Term 4 in 2026. During this time, students may choose to wear either the current uniform or the new one, but mixing elements of both on any given day is not permitted (with the exception of the School Blazer).

We invite you to explore the new uniform collection here.

Operating Hours

Extended Trading hours are in place over the busy Christmas holiday to accommodate demand. 

2024-2025 Christmas Holidays Extended Trading

  • Monday 25 November – Friday 20 December, 2024: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 2 January – Saturday 1 February, 2025: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Monday – Friday) and 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Saturdays)
Appointments

Appointments for uniform fittings are required prior to visiting the Red and Black Shop.  Please click here to book online.

Further Information
  • - New Uniform Collection
  • - New Uniform Collection
  • - New Uniform Collection
  • - Old Uniform Collection
Orientation

Orientation Day/Welcome Morning will be held on Tuesday 28 January, 2025.

Prep

Prep students are not required to attend school on Tuesday 28 January 2025.

If families choose, they are welcome to drop their child’s books and stationery to the Prep classrooms any time between 11:00am - 12:30pm on this day - in preparation for their first day of school.

Years 1 - 6

Welcome Morning is for Years 1 - 6 children, and their parents, who are new to ¿ì²¥tv Primary. Welcome Morning aims to help your child become familiar with the School, drop books and stationery, meet other new students and their teacher and ask any questions before their first full day of school.

When: Tuesday 28 January, 2025

Time: 9:00am - 10:00am

Where: Duggan Hall (entry via Quarry Street)

Who: New students entering Years 1 - 6, and their parents

What to wear:

  • K-2 Uniform for students in Years 1 & 2
  • Academic Uniform for students in Years 3 - 6

What to bring: Books and stationery

Year 7

The Year 7 Orientation programme aims to help all Year 7 students become familiar with the Secondary School, spend time with their peers and Form teacher and ask any questions they have about ¿ì²¥tv.

When: Tuesday 28 January, 2025

Time
: 8:30am - 12:45pm

Where
: Registration on the Auditorium Lawn (Archer Street).

Who
: All Year 7 students (parents are not required).

What to wear:
Academic Uniform, including hat.

What to bring: A pen and water bottle. Books are not required today. Morning Tea and Lunch will be provided by the School.

Years 8 - 12

Students will spend time with their Head of Year, as well as receive their timetable, laptop, diary and also learn more about school expectations and routines.

When: Tuesday 28 January, 2025

Time: 8:30am - 12:45pm

Where: Registration at the Fig Tree Round-a-bout (Archer Street).

Who: New students entering Years 8 - 12 (parents are not required).

What to wear: Academic Uniform, including hat.

What to bring:
A pen and water bottle. Books are not required today. Morning Tea and Lunch will be provided by the School.


The School is excited to host renowned performance and leadership coach, Dan Haesler, at ¿ì²¥tv on Orientation Day, Tuesday 28 January. Please find below regarding Student and Parent sessions.
Book Drop

Primary classrooms will be open on Tuesday 28 January 2025 between 11:00am - 12:30pm for 'Book Drop'. 

Families of Prep students and those returning to ¿ì²¥tv Primary in 2025 are welcome to drop their books and stationery to their classrooms during this period.

New Years 1 - 6 students will have already dropped their books in their classroom earlier in the day during Welcome Morning.

If you need help finding your child's classroom, please visit Primary Reception, which would be happy to assist you.

First Day of School

The first official day of school for all ¿ì²¥tv students is Wednesday 29 January, 2025.

Prep

Students can arrive at school from 8:00am and make their way to their classroom for an 8:30am start. It is recommended that parents park and accompany Prep students to their classrooms until they become familiar and confident with the routine. Students should wear the K-2 uniform, including hat, and bring their books and stationery (if they didn't have an opportunity to drop them during 'Book Drop' the day prior).

Years 1 - 6

Students can arrive at school from 8:00am and make their way to their classroom for an 8:30am start. Staff are always on hand to assist students who are unsure where to go. 

  • Years 1 & 2: Students should wear the K-2 uniform, including a hat.
  • Years 3–6: Students should wear the Academic uniform, also including a hat.

Students are reminded to bring their books and stationery, unless these items were already dropped during 'Book Drop' the day before.

Year 7

Year 7 students are asked to meet in their Form classroom (Birkbeck Building) at 8:15 a.m. Students should wear their Academic uniforms, including hat, and bring their books and stationery to place in their lockers.

Year 8  - 12

Year 8 - 12 students commence their day at 8:30am with a Secondary School Assembly in the Space Frame. Students should wear their Academic uniform, including hat, and bring their books and stationery to place in their locker.

Boarders

New Boarders' Welcome Day 

All new boarders will move into the Dormitories on Monday 27 January 2025.

Move-in: New boarders are welcome to move-in any time between 12:45pm - 1:45pm. Families will be greeted at the loading bay at the front of the School (Archer Street).

Lunch: Families are welcome to enjoy lunch together in the Dining Room from 12:00p.m. to 1:00p.m.

Returning Boarders

Boarders returning to ¿ì²¥tv in 2025 are welcome to move back into the dorms from 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

Boarder Families Welcome BBQ

We extend a warm invitation for all ¿ì²¥tv Boarding Families to join us at the Boarder Families Welcome BBQ. This event presents a wonderful chance to connect with fellow boarding families, whether you're just starting on this journey or have been a part of our community for some time.

When: Tuesday 28 January 2025

Time: 6:00pm

Where: ¿ì²¥tv Space Frame

Who: All ¿ì²¥tv Boarding families

RSVP: Please register your attendance

Please remember to refer to the which outlines important information about Boarding at ¿ì²¥tv. 
Dan Haesler Sessions

We’re excited to announce that renowned performance and leadership coach, Dan Haesler, will be visiting ¿ì²¥tv on Tuesday 28 January 2025 (Orientation Day).

Dan is a performance coach for the Penrith Panthers and has worked with some of Australia’s most elite athletes, including members of the Olympic and Commonwealth Games teams. His expertise in performance and mental skills coaching helps individuals unlock their potential and perform at their best under pressure.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to learn from one of the best in the industry—an event not to be missed!

¿ì²¥tv Student Session

Time: 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM

Location: Duggan Hall

Topic: Lessons from the Best – What Emerging Athletes Can Learn from the Elite

In this session, students will explore mindsets and mental skills to help them unlock their potential, embrace opportunities, and navigate challenges as they work toward their goals.

¿ì²¥tv Parent Session

Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Location: Duggan Hall

Topic: Sideline Champions – What It Takes to Win Parenting Gold

Dan will share tools and strategies to help parents support their children’s aspirations while navigating pressure, expectations, and setbacks. Students are welcome to attend this session with their parents.

Register Now: Don’t miss this incredible opportunity! Secure your spot by

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¿ì²¥tv Parent App

The School's main method of communication with parents is via the ¿ì²¥tv Parent Orbit app. The app provides parents with a mobile friendly way to access School information and undertake various school-related tasks such as notifying student absences, checking the school calendar, completing excursion forms, reading Daily Notices, viewing your child's timetable, paying school fees, signing your child up for co-curricular activities and more. It will also enable the School to send notifications for time sensitive or essential information, such as event cancellations.

New families commencing in 2025 will receive their Parent Lounge login details from the School in January. Once you receive your login details, we kindly ask that you download the app.

To download the app:

  1. Go to the Apple or Google app store on your mobile device.
  2. Search for 'Parent Orbit'. Alternatively, if you are currently on a mobile device you can use this link: 
  3. After downloading, enter 'rgs' as the school code.
  4. Enter your Parent Lounge username and password (new families to the School will receive their login details from the School in January 2025).

If you are experiencing any difficulties with the app, please contact the School's TASS Administrator.

Significant Dates

Red & Black Shop closes
Friday 20 December, 2024 - 5:00pm
Main Reception closes
Tuesday 24 December, 2024 - 12:00pm
Main Reception reopens
Thursday 2 January, 2025 - 8:00am
Red & Black Shop reopens
Thursday 2 January, 2025 - 9:00am
New Boarders' Welcome Day
Monday 27 January, 2025
Orientation Day
Tuesday 28 January, 2025
First Day of School
Wednesday 29 January, 2025