Week 5 Term 1 2021

Dear Families and Friends,

On Monday, every family was sent an electronic copy of the 2020 Annual Report which synthesizes the school’s growth and achievements for the year. I am very proud of what has been achieved, despite the challenges of 2020. Our school is underpinned by the values of love, hope, connectedness, justice and inclusivity. Our strengths in academic and social outcomes can be attributed to the combined contribution of every staff member in partnership with parents and the community.

I most sincerely thank everyone for their contribution no matter how big or small. Collaboration, commitment and inspiration are clear features of our work as a flourishing community that continues to provide high quality learning, wellbeing and a heart spirituality.

SHROVE TUESDAY

We wish to express thanks to Nadia, Cindy, Kate and Michelle who helped cook and serve pancakes for our students on Tuesday. The pancakes were well received and enjoyed by all.

Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday and traditionally was the day when households used up their fine foods in readiness for more simple fare during Lent.

This year, Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion theme is ‘Be More’ and transform lives. It challenges us to venture into a new experience of compassion and is taken from the invitation of St Oscar Romero, to “Aspire not to have more, but to be more.”

This Lent, join Australians who want to end poverty and injustice in our world, who believe that there are simple actions we can all take to ‘be more’ for our world.

Each family has received a Caritas Project Compassion box to accommodate donations. Please return your donation box to school at the end of the term. Thank you in anticipation for your generous support of this social justice initiative.

In Week 8, all classes will be involved in an IHM Coin Challenge lead by the House Leaders (explained below).

REMINDER - SAFE PARKING AROUND OUR SCHOOL

We would like to remind our families about the importance of parking safely around our school. 

There has been an increasing amount of inappropriate parking especially in Drayton and East Streets. Parents have been double parking and not allowing traffic to get through and also parking across driveways.

KISS N DROP ZONE  

A specific reminder about NOT PARKING in the Kiss n Drop area in front of the school - you MUST NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR, this area is only for dropping off and picking up children. Please be considerate about other families.

As a courtesy to our neighbours and for the safety of our children we ask that you please only park in designated areas and observe parking restrictions at all times. The local council frequently patrol the area, so please be aware that fines will be issued for any parking infringements.

We are looking for volunteers to support our Learner Assistance Program (LAP). Volunteers support a child 1-1 to develop their self-esteem and confidence and involves a commitment of 15-30 minutes per week for a term at a time. The program is a rewarding experience for both adult and child.  

If you are interested in finding out more about becoming involved in this worthwhile program, please contact the Office.