The term has come to a close and I hope everyone enjoyed the extra public holiday yesterday to reflect on the amazing life of Queen Elizabeth II.
With learning being the key focus for the children and the staff, much has been achieved but everyone is very tired. It has been almost two years since we had a 10 week term of face-to-face teaching.
On Tuesday the school was treated to an amazing musical "Star Warts" presented by the Year 3 and Year 4 children. Congratulations and a very big thank you to Mrs Susan Curbishley for her coordination and the many, many hours of preparation she put in to produce this fabulous show. While the production was videoed, I am currently waiting on the link and need to confirm with several families regarding sharing the video. The video is not for sharing on any form of social media.
Staffing News
Today we farewell Hayley Shelley (6 Onyx) and Jackie Broch (Classroom Support Assistant). During the week the children in 6 Onyx were introduced to Miss Annabel McInnis who has been employed to replace Hayley for Term 4. Annabel recently completed her Bachelor of Education and is in the process of completing her ACT teacher registration with the Teacher Quality Institute. We are hoping all goes through in time for the first week of Term 4.
Next term we also welcome back Kate O'Keefe who is returning from maternity leave to work three days a week. Kate will be covering various roles during the term.
Next term the following arrangments will be in place:
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2 Lime
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Change to the days Sophia and Kari will be working
Miss Sophia Caputo - Monday to Wednesday
Mrs Kari Turnbull - Thursday & Friday
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2 Jade
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Mrs Penny Brown will be on LSL for the first 5 weeks
Mrs Lauren Maher will be covering the class each day
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3 Turquoise
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Mrs Lauren Pye will be on LSL for the first week of next term
Mrs Lyanh Thai will be the relief teacher taking the class for the week
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6 Ebony
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Mrs Kelly Boyton will be on LSL for the first two weeks next term
Mrs Kate O'Keefe will be covering the class from Monday to Wednesday
Mrs Jodie Tanchevski will cover her regular days - Thursday and Friday
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Chess Sessions Term 4
Chess will continue in Term 4 with bookings opening at the end of Week 1. Lessons will be on Thursday at recess. Yesterday's missed session will be made up next term on Thursday in week one.
Concern when exiting the school driveway
On two occasions, between 8.30am and 9.15am, an elderly gentleman claiming to be a retired police officer has stopped cars turning right from our school driveway. After questioning the gentleman I followed up with the ACT Police in our area. This is not an authorised person and I have been asked to contact the Police immediately, should such a situation occur again. Please, if you see an elderly gentleman directing traffic near the school, contact the school office, so we can request a patrol car can be dispatched immediately.
Term 4 Change of Uniform
With spring in the air the children should now move into their summer uniform for Term 4.
Semester Two Reports
Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) has communicated to schools informing them that general comments will not be required on the Semester 2, 2022 reports. This is in line with other educational jurisdictions and systems. Given teacher workloads at present, including staffing pressures across the profession, CECG’s position is to prioritise parent/teacher conferences occurring during Term 4. These meetings provide an opportunity to discuss your child’s progress, their strengths, challenges, and future areas of focus. A Semester Report will be sent home as in previous semesters providing A-E grading and attendance information. There will be an opportunity to meet with teachers toward the end of Term 4, prior to the release of the reports in Week 9.
Save the Date - Grounds Working Bee
Sunday grounds working bee for early Term 4 - proposed date 23 October.
Future of Education Equity Fund - Helping with the cost of schooling and everyday needs
The ACT Government is committed to helping all children and young people participate in programs and activities that support their educational and well-being needs.
The Future of Education Equity Fund can provide financial support to eligible families, helping students access everyday essentials at school.
The Future of Education Equity Fund provides a one-off, annual payment to low-income families to help cover the costs of education expenses such as school uniforms, school excursions, sport equipment and activities and music lessons.
The Equity Fund has replaced the Secondary Bursary Scheme, expanding its support to families with students in years P–12. It supports low-income families with students enrolled in an ACT preschool (attached to a school) or school (as well as independent students), who meet the eligibility criteria.
More information can be found here.
Second Hand Uniform Shop
Our uniform shop hours are:-
Monday 8.30am-9.00am and Wednesday 8.30am-9.00am and Friday 8:30am-9.00am.
We would like to welcome Dieuwke who has joined Kristy and Natalie in our uniform shop on a Friday morning. Thank you for your continued support.
