St Matthews Catholic School Mudgee
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4 Lewis St
Mudgee NSW 2850
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Email: stmattsmudgee@bth.catholic.edu.au
Phone: 6372 1742

From the Head of Campus

Why R U OK? Day matters at St Matthews

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Mental health is a vital aspect of our overall well-being, and it's something that affects us all in one way or another. The stresses of daily life, academic pressures, and the challenges of balancing various responsibilities can take a toll on anyone. Therefore, fostering a culture of open communication and empathy is crucial within our school community.

At St Matthews, we believe that everyone should feel safe and supported in discussing their mental health concerns. R U OK? Day provides us with a wonderful opportunity to reinforce this commitment and promote a healthy, caring, and inclusive environment for all.

R U OK? inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and start a conversation with those in their world who may be struggling with life. You don't need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener.

We will communicate using these four steps to have a conversation that could change a life:

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To acknowledge the day we are asking students to wear a yellow accessory on Thursday 11 September.

This includes ribbons, socks, wrist bands etc. This is not a mufti day, please don't colour hair or wear any additional clothing that is not considered an accessory to our current school uniform.

St Matthews Uniform

Our uniform dress code reinforces in students a pride in their own appearance, instills recognition of themselves as an integral part of the school community, and assists in developing pride in representing their school. Issues of equality, health and safety, and financial constraints are also factors that contribute to the establishment of the Dress Code.

A few reminders for our families includes:

  • The Dress Code applies during school hours, while travelling to and from school, and when students are on school excursions and activities.
  • Female students may wear one pair of small, simple stud earrings or sleepers (one per earlobe).
  • Makeup, cosmetics, nail polish and false nails are not permitted. Hair accessories must be simple and in school colours only.
  • The only hats that are acceptable are the St Matthews school hats available at the Midford Uniform Shop. Consistent with our Sunsmart Policy, hats must be worn outside at all times.
  • Shoes should be black, polishable, traditional style lace up with a moderate heel. Infants students may wear velcro fastened shoes. Joggers may be worn only with the sports uniform
  • Repeated breaches of the Uniform Policy may result in exclusion from school activities and/or representative opportunities for students.

Justin Yeo