The Companion
Our fortnightly newsletter, The Companion, is the main form of communication between Xavier College and home. The Companion is published online every second Friday in PDF format. Click on the link below to read the most recent issue.
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Archive
| |  | Volume 14 Issue 1 From the AP, School Fees, SRC, P&F, Important Dates, News from the Diocese |
| | | Volume 14 Issue 2 Issue 2 of The Companion for 2012. Includes Lent 2012, Musical Updates, OZ Tag, a word from our College Captain, Host Family Info, Dux 2011, 2012 Swimming Carnival and much more! |
| | | Volume 14 Issue 3 Issue 3 of The Companion newsletter for 2012.
Includes P&F, Year 7 BBQ, Opening Mass, Swimming Carnival Report, Year 11 Biology Excursion, Remembering the Darwin Bombing, Important dates, News from the Diocese. |
| | | Volume 14 Issue 4 From the Principal, from the AP, year 10 reflection day, year 9 Great Aussie Bush Camp, year 7 Reflection Day, Enrolments for 2013, Careers, Important Dates & More! |
| | | Volume 14 Issue 5 Principal Reflection, From the AP, RE coordinator, PDHPE, Sports news, Harmony day, Food Tech, AG, Oztag, Important Dates, from the CEO |
| | | Volume 13 Issue 2 Photos from recent school events, Annual School Report input questionaire, Enrolment information. |
| | | Volume 13 Issue 4 Messages from NSW Bishops, Open Night Information, Lenten Facts, Sports News, Master Speller, Student Exchange, News from the executive director, Diocesan Youth Works. |
| | | Volume 13 Issue 5 Principal Relection, Pastrol AP, Lent, Curriculum AP, Social justice, Career information, Yr 10 Excursion, student Exchange, important Dates, Community news, News, Diocessan, |
| | | Volume 13 Issue 7 Principal's Reflection, From the Ap, Silver Jubilee Mass, Twitter, Castle Hill Show, Reconciliation, Master spelling, Master Speller, Diocese News, Information for Parents, Important Dates, University of Western Sydney. |
| | | Volume 13 Issue 8 Principal Relection, From the Ap, Year 12 Retreat, Keyboard Labs, Notices, Important Dates, Family Footy Night, HSC |
| | | Issue 13 Volume 9 Message from Principal and Assistant Principals (Pastoral and Curriculum), excursion reports, Careers link, rugby league report and important dates |
| | | Volume 13 Issue 11 Principal's reflection, From the AP, AP Curriculum, Vaccinations, Chemistry, Mock trial, PDSSSC, Year 9 PASS, Careers, Host families, Important Dates |
| | | Volume 13 Issue 12 From the Principal, Walkathon, Mary MacKillop, Principals Award, Debating, Athletics Carnival, Sport Reports, RE Incursion, |
| | | Volume 13 Issue 13 Principal Reflection, From the Ap, Curriculum, Jarryd Hayne, Futsal, Unitsteer, Daffodil day, Careers, Important Dates, Community News |
| | | Volume 13 Issue 15 Principal's reflection, vale David Thompson, Yr 12 Graduation, Walkathon, excursions, sports report |
| | | Volume 13 Issue 16 Principal Relection, From the Ap, Orientation Day, Health message, SRC, Taylot Garrett, P&F, PCYC, Careers, Important Dates, Parramatta Diocese |
| | | Volume 13 Issue 17 Principal's Reflection, From the AP, Curriculum, Jack Alchin Award, All Soul's Day, Art Exhibition, Bandana Day, P&F, Careers, Important Dates |
| | | Volume 13 Issue 18 Principal's Reflection, From the AP, Mother Teresa, Important dates, English, Victor Chang,Arts, Jack Alchin Award, Careers, Community News |
| | | Volume 13 Issue 19 Prnincipal Reflection, From the AP, RE Coordinator, Important Dates, Math, Visual Arts, Careers, Diocesean News |
| | | Volume 13 Issue 20 Final newsletter of the year, containing the Christmas Message, From the AP, 2011 Award Ceremony, Xavier Day events, Year 10 Social and more. |
| | | Volume 12 Issue 1 Principals Reflection, Deputy Report, Welcome Staff & Students of 2010, Getting the best results, English Competition, YEar 9 Begin the Quest, Sport report, Important Dates |
| | | Volume 12 Issue 2 Principal's Reflection, John Taylor Award, From the Acting Assistant Principal, Opening Mass, Welcome BBQ, Dux Assembly, Maths, Sport Report, Parent Line, Careers information, Important dates |
| | | Volume 12 Issue 3 Principal Reflection, From the Deputy, Biology excursions, Catechist at work, Year 7 Reflection Day, Fundraising flyer, Important dates |
| | | Volume 12 Issue 4 Principal reflection, deputy principal, Mary MacKillop Museum, PDHPE, Castle Hill Show, Photos, Year 9 Camp, Parent Line, Annual School Report, Important Dates |
| | | Volume 12 Issue 5 Principal's Reflection, From the AP, Stations of the Cross, SRC members, World experts visit, PDHPE, Grease, Harmony Day, Sport Report, Kirinari and Gamarada, Holy Week, Important dates.
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| | | Volume 12 Issue 6 Principal Reflection, From the Acting Assistant Principal, Mother's Day prayer, Getting the possible results, Defence Technical Scholarships,Social Justice News, Football Gala Day , The Gut Foundation, Important Dates |
| | | Volume 12 Issue 7 Principal's reflection, From the Acting AP,Open Night, Sport report, Master Chefs Parent line, From the P & F, Important Dates |
| | | Volume 12 Issue 8 Principal 's Relection, From the Acting AP, Grease photos, Yr 12 Retreat, Car Safety Show, PDHPE, Hospitality excursion, Student stress, Blood Donors, Bingo Night, Important Dates, |
| | | Volume 12 Issue 9 Acting Principal's Reflections, From the Acting AP, Year 9 Quest, Sport Report, PDHPE, From the P & F, Whitehouse Institute of Design, Host Families Required, Important Dates |
| | | Volume 12 Issue 10 Acting Principal Reflection, From the Acting Assistant Prinicpal, Year 11 Retreat, PDHPE, Parent Line, Important Dates |
| | | Volume 12 Issue 11 Principal's Reflection, Award, Mrs Maidens photo, From the AP, From the Acting Curriculum Coordinator, Sport Report, Netball News, PDHPE, For all the Saints, CEO news, Important dates |
| | | Volume 12 Issue 12 Principals Reflection, From the AP, Curriculum, Mary Mackillop, Staff Farewell, Social Justice, Career News, PDHPE, Haiti Concert, From the CEO and Important Dates. |
| | | Volume 12 Issue 13 Principal's Reflection, From the AP, Religion Incursion, enrichment Program, Social Justice, Year 12 Major works, Sports report, The Kirinari Red Backs, IConnect, TVET Important Dates
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| | | Volume 12 Issue 14 Principal's Reflection, From the AP, 25 Years Service, Year 8 Relection Days, Penrith Show, Sea World, Major Works, P & F News, Walkathon, Important dates |
| | | Volume 12 Issue 15 Principal Reflection, From the AP, Major Awards, Academic Excellence, Graduation Mass, Graduation Ceremony, Social Justice, Sport Report, Careers, P & F, Important dates |
| | | Volume 12 Issue 16 Principal's Reflection, From the AP, Sport Report, good Study Habits, Year 9 Reflection Day, From the P & F, Important Dates |
| | | Volume 12 Issue 17 Principal's reflection, From the AP, Pink Ribbon Day, Time of our Lives, Trivia Night, Parent Forum, Important Dates and ACARA |
| | | Volume 12 Issue 18 Principal's Reflection, Jack Alchin Award, Studies of Religion excursion, Year 7 Inventions, Scientia Excursion, Lighthouse Program, Too close to home and Important dates |
| | | Volume 12 Issue 19 Principal's Reflection, From the AP, Acting Curriculim Coordinator, VET awards, Advent Mass, Xavier Day, from the P&F, Girl's Camp, Important Dates |
| | | Volume 12 Issue 20 Principal Reflection, Social Justice, Awards Night photos, Year 10 Social, Summer Learning, Important Dates |
| | | 2009 Issue 12 Principal Reflection, Reflection, Human Swine Influenza, Cracking Codes, Jewish Museum, Parent Representative Council, School Fees, Catholic Education Scholarship, Important dates, Assessment Calender |
| | | 2009 Issue 13 Principal Reflection, from the Assistant Principal, an Australian Creed, Cracking Codes, Science Competition, Sport Report, Futsal, The Kiranari Redbacks, rugby Fun day, Media Release, Parent Brief Important dates |
| | | 2009 Issue 14 Principal Reflection, A Tribute to Mrs Maidens, Choir Performs, Opening and Blessing, Important Dates |
| | | 2009 Issue 15 Principal Reflection, Naplan results, Curriculum, A Piece of Maths, Year 9, Cracking Codes, Robotic Madness, Learning Enrichment news, Tournament Of Minds, PDSSSC, Sport report, work experience, Walk A Thon, Important dates |
| | | 2009 Issue 16 Principal reflection, Assistant Principals report, Major Awards, Year 12 Assembly, Year 12 Mass, Year 12 Awards Ceremony. Dates |
| | | 2009 Issue 17 Principals reflection, Assistant Principal report, Jack Alchin award, Legal studies excursion, swim school, Year 9 Reflection Day, assembly, from the Maths Department, exam news, Xavier carols, Important dates |
| | | 2009 Issue 18 Principal's Reflection, Assistant Principal, Jack Alchin Award, Lighthouse Program, Music Performance, Carols, Important Dates |
| | | 2009 Issue 19 Principal's Reflection, AP's response, Year 10 Graduation, Catechist Ministry Celebration, Christmas Hampers, Food Technology Excursion, Movemeber Year 7 2010 visit, Xavier Carols, uniform shop hours, Important dates |
| | | Volume 11 Issue 20 Principal's Reflection, Farewell to Ms McCluskie, Advent Mass, 10th Anniversary Celebration, Year 10 Carols, Carols by candlelight, Carols raffle, Victor Chang Award, Presentation Night, AFL success, P & F news, Last Assembly |
| | | 2009 Issue 02 This issue: Bushfires Reflection, Welcome Back, Electives, Uniform, SMS Messages, Lent, Homework, Parents, Dux & High Achievers Assembly, Cambodia, Learning & Teaching, Stage 4, Companion Model, Sport, Careers, Absentees, Events, Fees |
| | | 2009 Issue 03 This issue: Bushfires Fundraising, Bus Travel, Assessment Calendar, Learning Enrichment, Gifted and Talented, Mock Trial, Year 7 Reflection Day, Homegroup BBQ, Penrith Lions Club Youth of the Year, Swimming Carnival, Events |
| | | 2009 Issue 04 This issue: Bushfires Fundraising, Bus Travel, Lighthouse Program, Student Lateness, Literacy, Parent Teacher Nights, Learning Enrichment News, Science Club, Social Justice, Harmony Day, Sport Results, Events |
| | | 2009 Issue 05 Principal's Message, Enrolments, Public Speaking, P&F News, Mathematics News, Sport Report, Harmony Day, Important Dates |
| | | 2009 Issue 06 This issue: Principal's Reflection, Message from Assistant Principal, Holy Week Activities, Stations of the Cross, Literacy and numeracy Assessment, Learning Enrichment, Open Night, Parents & Friends, Year 9 Camp, Parish News |
| | | 2009 Issue 07 Principal Reflection, Mothers Day Prayer,Brain Challenge, Sport report, Maths, Open Night, Assembly, Cross Country, Dates to remember |
| | | 2009 Issue 08 Principal Reflection, Assistant Principal, Can you Help, Parent Brief, Jazz in the PAS, Theatre of the Deaf, Important dates |
| | | 2009 Issue 09 Principals Reflection, Assistant Principal, Xavier College combat cyberbullying, Year 12 Retreat, Jazz in the PAS, Volunteer Mentors needed, Notice to parents, Important Dates |
| | | 2009 Issue 10 Principal's reflection, English Competition, Drama Olympics, Mock Trial, Congratulations Outstanding students, Careers Information, Sport Report, Cross Country photos, Athletics Carnival photos, Important dates, Bingo Night |
| | | 2009 Issue 11 Principal's Reflection, Ap's Reflection, P & F news, getiing the Best Results, Year 11 Retreat, The Workshop, Swine Flue update, Year 9 Physical excursion, state awards, sport results, Centacare, Important dates |