Principal's News

Dear Families

This week our teachers have included their Curriculum Overviews in the newsletter. Curriculum Overviews give families an opportunity to see what their children will be learning over Term 4. They are broad (they need to be or no-one would have the time to read them!) Glancing at what broad learning areas will be taught give families the opportunity to identify areas of interest and expertise that they may be able to support and explore with their children or at home. 

If you would like to discuss in more detail the specifics of learning areas to be covered this term, as always, please contact your child's teacher to make an appointment to discuss. 

Revised Masterplan Parent Consult Date

Our Architects have had to re-schedule the Masterplanning Consult time with our parents from today until Thursday 14th November from 3-4pm in our school library. All Families are welcome to see where the future planning for our school is at and to give feedback. 

Playgroup

It's wonderful to see our Playgroup growing  and so many local families taking the opportunity to build connections with other families. Anna, our teacher in charge of playgroup, has really enjoyed meeting so many new faces. A reminder that all are welcome to our playgroup which happens on Wednesday at 9am. 

School Board Nominees 

As mentioned last week, Board nominations are open for parents interested in joining our School Advisory Board. School Board is a great way to support our school by helping to shape the management and planning of the school. The Board consists of family representatives, a parish representative, our Parish Priest, Deputy Principal and Principal. 

There is a commitment to attend 1-2 meetings per term which are held on Tuesday night at 7pm. If you think you might be interested in joining our Board, or have further questions, please speak to Lindy Smith or myself to discuss. 

If you would like to nominate for the Board, please download and complete the brief nomination form below and return to the office by Friday, 1st of November.  

School Fees 2020

The Trinity School Board has approved the school fess and levies for 2020.

Our 2020 fees are set at:

Yearly School Fees          -   $910 per family

Tuition Levies                   -   $388 per child

Excursions                         -  $155 (Prep to Year 4) 

Excursions                           - $135  (Grade 5-6)

Camp Levy                           -$320 (Year 5/6 only)

Camp Levy                          - $135 (Year 3/4 only)

Interschool Sports Levy  - $40  - Per child

Swimming                              - $90 per child

Home Learning Review

We would love your ideas and feelings about Home Learning. There are diverse perspectives amongst our parents, students and staff about the importance of Homework, and the extent to which it supports the learning progress of our students.

Please have your say by filling in the attached survey. 

Link   https://forms.gle/J8uYSH6eykJFS9KU8

Your opinions will help form our revised Home Learning Policy. It is hoped that the revised policy will in place for the beginning of 2020. 

Thanks everyone- have a great week!

Pete 

Principal