FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Term 1 - Week 4

In 2023 St Nicholas will once again place enormous energy into ensuring a good school becomes an even better school. This will be achieved through goal setting, detailed planning, thoroughly implemented processes and a cycle of review. 

Our 2023 Annual Improvement Plan has been finalised and is available for viewing.

Click here to access the 2023 St Nicholas AIP

New PT&F

Congratulations and thankyou to the new Parents, Teachers and Friends (PT&F) representatives who were elected to the Executive Committee on Monday evening:

• President: Hana Skilton
• Vice President: To be filled
• Secretary: Jane Pryor
• Treasurer: Leanne Cannon
• School Advisory Council Representative: Hanna Klasen

I also acknowledge and thank the outgoing members of the previous committee, especially Josh Johnson as President. The committee gave of their time so generously to a variety of events and fundraisers to ensure the students and families of today reap the benefits of extra resources purchased.     

St Nicholas is so very fortunate to have such community focused parents who volunteer their time to support our school, particularly our students. Last Friday evening's successful Welcome BBQ, is just one small example of the PT&F’s capacity to bring our school together.

Please think of ways you can support the committee in 2023. Please also click on the PT&F tab to access dates and events and learn about the new initiative of Parent Grade Representatives.

Commissioning of Captain

Yesterday the St Nicholas Student Leadership Team was commissioned into their elected positions and blessed by Father Chris. Congratulations to:

• Lyla Davidson: 2023 School Captain
• Patrick Johnson: 2023 School Captain
• Eve Simpson: 2023 School Vice Captain
• Kalen Loveday: 2023 School Vice Captain
• Amarnii Ramirez: 2023 Edmund Rice Captain
• Harry Dowsett: 2023 Edmund Rice Captain
• Molly Stokeld: 2023 MacKillop Captain
• Oscar Tonkin: 2023 MacKillop Captain
• Lacey Hutton: 2023 Ozanam Captain
• Oliver Riley: 2023 Ozanam Captain
• Morgan Tyrrell: 2023 Dominic Captain
• Henry Armstrong: 2023 Dominic Captain

I spoke briefly with the leaders around the roles of their position. Titles bring responsibility, responsibilities they are extremely capable of. 

Library Lovers Day

St Nicholas' focus on reading was on display on Tuesday as many of us celebrated Library Lovers Day. Members of staff were presented with a present by our dedicated librarian Mrs McGuirk and the Library Leaders.

Kindergarten 2024

Kindergarten 2024 Enrolments are open and have been steadily submitted. St Nicholas continues to be an educator of choice for the Tamworth district and positions are in demand. Siblings of students have priority and I can guarantee their enrolment if their forms are submitted by the closing date. After this date, late applications may be placed on a waiting list. Closing date for Kinder 2024 enrolments is Monday  3 April 2023 .

I urge any current parent with a child starting school in 2024 to please ensure your application is submitted to St Nicholas by Monday the 3rd of April.  

Have a great week

John Clery

Principal