Term 1, 2024 Weeks 1-2
Principal's Message
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome back to a new year of learning. We hope that you have all settled into the routine of school and that our year will be faith-filled and productive.
It was pleasing to see the Year 1 - 6 students eagerly return to school on Thursday 1st February showing a wonderful commitment to their learning journey. They have all had a fabulous week of activities and getting to know their new classroom space, teachers and friends.
The Kindergarten students began their first year of school this week. We had twelve smiling and excited faces line up to greet Mrs Hallett. We warmly welcome all the new families and look forward to sharing social gatherings and school events so that we can get to know each other. Thank you for entrusting your child to our care and we commit to ensuring that each child has opportunities to grow in faith, to achieve in learning and to be safe in our vibrant school.
We would like to thank you for your cooperation in bringing your children to school for the BEST Start meetings last week. These assessments allow the teachers to gain insights into the learning requirements for each child.
I would like to encourage you to keep informed with school events through the school Compass app, newsletters, school calendar and the Facebook page. These mediums are the official forms of communication within the school. If you have any questions contact the school office.
I would like to thank our dedicated staff for their care and commitment to our school community, and in particular for preparing an enriching programme of learning and setting up an engaging environment for our students to thrive and grow. I would like to wish Kylie and her husband best wishes during her leave and hope that she is back with us again soon.
Warmest Regards,
Jennifer Baker
Acting Principal
Important Dates
Term 1 2024
9/2- Swimming Carninval
14/2- Ash Wednesday Mass & Commissioning Mass 12:15pm
16/2- Swimming Sport
20/2- Pupil Free Day- Staff Development Day CEDB
21/2- Northern Regions Swimming Carnival- Gulgong
22/2 - Parent Welcome BBQ 5:00pm
4/3 - 8/2 - Loretto Rural Partnerships
6/3- Dio Swimming Carnival Dubbo
13/3- NAPLAN begins
3/4- Polding Swimming Homebush
11-12/4 - PSSA Swimming
Reminders for parents
- If you have a nativity costume at home from the Christmas parade could you please drop it back to the front office.
- Staff are unable to heat food for students.
- Please send fruit in already cut up ready for students to have at fruit break.
- New parents, please check your emails for a link to Compass.
Religious Happenings
Next Wednesday we celebrate the Beginning of Lent with Ash Wednesday Mass at 12:15Pm.
During lent we focus on the three traditional pillars of Lent which are prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Through the three pillars of Lent we journey to develop a closer relationship to God. Students will be bringing home Project Compassion boxes next week. This is a small and visibe way that we can encourage each other to go without something during the season of Lent and give the money to people who are less fortunate than ourselves.
SPB4L Focus
Weeks 1 & 2
We are Respectful, Responsible and Safe Learners
We are responsible learners when we present our best work.
Week 3 & 4
We arrive and leave the school grounds safely
We are safe when we follow the playground rules.
School supervision
As we start the new year, a friendly reminder about our school pick-up times to ensure the safety and well-being of all students. Our dedicated staff members are on duty from 8:30 am until the school day concludes at 3:10 pm. We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, and we appreciate your timely arrivals for pick-up. This not only supports a smooth dismissal process but also helps our staff, who have subsequent work commitments. If circumstances change and you are unable to make your way to school promotely for th 3:10pm pick-up time please contanct the school as soon as possible so that adequate supervision can be arranged for your child until you arrive. Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a secure and efficient end to the school day for everyone.
Welcome Kindergarten!
We're absolutely thrilled to welcome our newest little stars - the fabulous Kindergarten Class of 2024!
We can't wait to watch you grow, explore, and discover the amazing world of knowledge that awaits you. Here's to a fantastic school year ahead.
2024 Leadership Team
Our 2024 Leaders will be commissioned next week at our Ash Wednesday Mass.
Swimming Carnival
ThinkUKnow -Parental advice for posting images Aus Fed Police 2024
The Australian Federal Police have issued a warning today to parents of young school aged children about not posting information online that allows their child’s personal information to be shared on public sites. Some parents and carers do this inadvertently and may not be aware of some of the potential serious consequences.
The media release is below as well as a very useful tip sheet attached that you might want to share.
