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Dear parents and carers,
Thank you to everyone for your support during recent times, there have been numerous challenges across different areas, and your support is greatly appreciated.
Thank you to those who can remember the importance of a simple “…please…” or “…thank you…” or remembering to use another person’s name, these simple phrases are most appreciated.
This week, we have been discussing options for the reward day planned for this term, it is fabulous to see that many of the children are now very close to achieving their reward goals for this term.
This week has seen further relaxing of the covid restrictions for schools. As such we are planning to restart our Friday lunches with Mum and Dad. The first LwMD (Lunch with Mum and Dad) event is scheduled for Friday March 26. Parents, grandparents and family are welcome to join us for lunch on the day at 1:20pm. We will be following covid social distancing/sign in protocols on the day. We look forward to seeing you or grandma/pa/family for lunch on the 26th.
Interim Reports - Staff have also been working on the Interim Reports, these will be sent home next week. These reports are designed to give you some feedback on how the year has begun. There is an opportunity for both parents and teachers to request an interview for further follow up. Details about making appointments will be sent home with the Interim Reports.
Our mini vegie gardens are taking shape with an additional trial in progress. We have planted a carrot top to see if it will grow a new carrot. Heidi was correct with her prediction that the carrot would regrow… it is very interesting to watch the progress of this carrot.
Tomorrow we will recommence reading with the children at the preschool, it is terrific to be able to return to this activity with the children and staff at the Pre-school!
NAPLAN – preparations for the 2021 NAPLAN program are underway. Children in years 3 and 5 will participate in the during May (11-21). If you wish to withdraw your child from this process, please contact Therese Clancy.
The Parent Commitment Agreement developed by Catholic Education was sent home earlier this term for you to sign and return to school. Thank you to those families who have already returned this document to school. If you have any queries, please make contact.
Cross Country Run – our cross-country race on Wednesday March 17. We plan to travel to the Country Club for the run.
We will come to school as normal on Wednesday and make our way to the Country Club at 9:30am.
You are most welcome to join us at the country club for the races.
If you are available to help on the day, please let us know at the office.
Children will need to
- wear their school hat
- Wear sports uniform
- bring a drink bottle
- bring a snack (recess will be available once we return to school)
We are looking forward to being able to have this event in a more “normal” format this year. In the event of wet weather, alternative arrangements will be made.
The Western Region Cross Country event is set down for Tuesday March 30 at Boorowa.
Uniform – now is the time to start thinking about winter uniforms. Clothing that was ordered earlier this term now arriving and will be sent home you over the next few weeks.
Please be reminded that all parts of our school uniform can be purchased through school – branded or labelled shorts are not part of the uniform. If sizing is an issue, we can source larger sizes. Thank you to those who are wearing the correct sports uniform and socks to school on Wednesdays. Many of the children have been supplied with short navy sports socks, as we are aware that it can be difficult to source them at times.
Thank you to those families who have ensured that school jumpers are clearly labelled. This is very helpful when trying to return jumpers to the right family.
NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge – Information about this year’s challenge was sent home earlier in the week. Please record your child’s reading online. The children can include challenge books that have already read this term.
Our goal is for all children at school to complete this year’s challenge!
If you have questions about the challenge, please contact Therese Clancy at school.
Book Fair – our book fair us underway, purchases can be made before or after school, and parents are welcome to come along and check out the books too! Alternatively, feel free to send along funds and children can make purchases with the help of staff. Thank you to everyone for your support of this bookfair – we will be able to add more new titles to our shelves through your generosity!
P & F News – please be aware that a Zoom Link has been created for the next P & F meeting on Tuesday (March 16). This invitation was sent out to all families.
Easter Egg Raffle - It is time for us to start preparing for the annual Easter Egg Raffle.
We are asking all families to donate Easter Eggs. These donations will be used to make up prizes for the raffle.
Thank you to everyone who has already sent in some eggs for the prize pool.
Please send your egg donations to school by Friday March 26.
Take care and stay safe,
Pope Francis has declared 2021 to be the’ Year of St Joseph’. As next Friday, the 19th of March, is the feast day of St Joseph, we will be marking this occasion with a prayer celebration in the library. The prayer celebration will commence at 9:15 and will last for approximately 15 to 20 minutes. The students will be presenting the readings and prayers. Parents are most welcome to attend.
The following is the Pope’s special prayer for the ‘Year of St Joseph’.
Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To you God entrusted his only Son;
in you Mary placed her trust;
with you Christ became man.
Blessed Joseph, to us too,
show yourself a father
and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage,
and defend us from every evil. Amen.
We hope that you will be able to join us next Friday for our prayer celebration.
Peace and blessings,
