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Dear Parents,
Welcome back to another term. It was great to see the children and hear about their holidays. I hope the school break was also a break for families and students are recharged for another term of learning and school opportunities.
Term 3 Events and Covid Concerns
The calendar for this term is clearing quickly with Catholic Education cancelling many extra-curricular activities. (Please see the Compass post earlier today which included letters from our Director, Ross Fox). The priority is on teaching and learning and looking after staff and students during the expected third wave of Covid. Whilst NSW Government mandates have eased our system is taking a risk adverse approach in the interest of staff and student wellbeing. Staff and students who have cold/flu like symptoms are to remain at home and please notify class teachers if your child tests positive to Covid. The isolation period remains at 7 days.
Attendance
On that note I want to add a quick word on attendance. Success at school relies on many factors but one of the most important factors is regular attendance. It plays a huge part in establishing work habits and social connections aside from building knowledge and developing skills in key learning areas. Attendance is a parent responsibility that is closely monitored by principals. But with cold/flu absences expected to be higher than normal this term wellbeing of our school community is our priority.
I ask parents to submit an explanation for why your child is absent. This can be done via the Compass Parent Portal, phoning or emailing the front office. Please note the reasons for absences are:
- illness or infectious condition
- medical appointment
- exceptional family circumstances
Otherwise, students should be at school.
Breakfast Top Up goes Five Days per Week!
After successfully running this program for 2 years, we are aiming to provide a 'top up' each and every morning, Monday to Friday. We know many students regularly have breakfast at home each morning but for many different reasons this may not always occur. Our Breakfast Top Up is simply a slice of toast or Weet bix available through the support of staff. It starts at 8:35 and runs to 9:00am It’s easy! To offset costs we are hoping that students may give a 50 cent donation, but only if they can. Otherwise, we want children who need it to have breakfast and start their learning day on a positive note.
Have a lovely week everyone.
Jannine
Year 5/6 ventured outside for Maths to draw a birds eye view of our school play area. We then mapped out a route and wrote directions for our peers to follow.
Parents and caregivers are requested NOT to send food to school that contain nuts. This includes peanut paste, nutella, all nuts, as well as foods containing nuts.
We ask for the parents of every child, whether they are allergic to nuts or not, to consider peanut and tree nut alternatives when planning individual packed lunches.
Students are NOT to share food.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD BOXES
St Mary's are participating in the Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Box this year. This is an optional activity. Boxes are available from the office to take home and fill and return with $10 to cover shipping by early September for any families wishing to take part.
Operation Christmas Child is a hands-on way for you to bless children in need across the world by filling shoe boxes with toys, hygiene items, school supplies, and fun gifts. We collect the boxes and distribute them in the name of Jesus Christ to children living in vulnerable situations.
Parents are reminded that correct uniform needs to be worn each day:
SPORT - All students
Red jumper, light blue polo shirt, navy trackpants or shorts, white socks and joggers.
GIRLS
Navy jumper, llght blue shirt or skivvy, navy pants or tunic, white socks or navy tights and black shoes.
BOYS
Navy jumper, light blue shirt or skivvy, grey pants, long grey socks and black shoes.
PLEASE NOTE: Trackpants and joggers are only to be worn on sport days
OUR UNIFORM IS AVAILABLE HERE AT SCHOOL AND WE ALSO HAVE MANY SECONDS IN THE UNIFORM SHOP.
Shoulder length or longer hair needs to be tied back neat and tidy.
Lunch orders will commence again on FRIDAY.
Please ensure the correct money is placed in a paper bag and orders are left in the office by 9am each MONDAY and FRIDAY.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL WINTER APPEAL
NOTICEBOARD