b'Year 7 Information HandbookPursuing personal bestA multi-age homeroom provides an alternativepeer group enabling: Opportunities to mix and be exposed to other intellectual, physical, social and emotional levels; Help to minimise the impact of mid- adolescence, where students developmentally are more likely to have issues with regard to self-esteem, anti-social and high-risk behaviours;Provide extra support and connectedness;Expose students to caring and positive relationships rather than their usual tendency to congregate with some peers who may share similar negative issues.House operation is the responsibility of House teams and classroom teachers, convened and facilitated by the House Leaders, with the support of Pastoral Leaders. This pastoral leadership team is convened and facilitated by the Deputy Principal and Campus Leader. All levels of college operation, including the work of house teams, subject departments, and pastoral/learning leadership teams converge in the core business of the college: working with young people in teaching and learning which is always underpinned by the well-being and safety of young people. These two areas are inextricably linked. House teams are supported by other well-being teams including: Student Support Team - School Counsellor /Psychologist / Youth workerCareers LeaderLearning Support TeamStudent Services External Partnerships and referrals Late arrivalsAny student who arrives late for school must reportto the Attendance Officer to sign in. Students must sign electronically on SEQTA. Consistent lateness will result in a systems detention and further discussion with parents/guardians.Will my child get the opportunity tocompete against other schools? St Pauls students will have the opportunity to participate in carnival events and interschool competitions in the Associated Catholic Colleges (ACC) sports competition.14'