From the Acting Principal
Dear Parents/Caregivers
Thank you and Announcements
Catholic Education South Australia has recently announced Sean Hill as the new Principal of St Gabriel's School. Sean is currently the Principal of Stella Maris Parish School at Seacombe Gardens. Sean has held this position for the last 12 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to St Gabriel's School. We welcome him to our community and Sean will begin at St Gabriel's School on May 27.
I would like to express a very big THANK YOU to all who have contributed to the events, experiences and learning of our students this term. I would like to thank the members of the School Board and our community who have supported me in the role of Acting Principal and I look forward to continuing this work with you. I would like to thank Angela Scodella for all that she has contributed to St Gabriel's School over this term. We are lucky to have Angela continue to join us for the first 4 weeks of next term, still in the capacity of Acting Deputy/APRIM. Angela will then return to her substantive position of APRIM and then Acting Deputy Principal at Whitefriars for the remainder of the term.
This term has flown by, way too quickly; I hope that as you look back on this term you and your family have many fond memories. This term we have focused on our School Vision Statement stem of “Valuing Relationships.” I hope that a strong connection has been developed between home and school and your child / children have strengthened their sense of belonging and connection with their teachers, fellow classmates and our whole community. Every student at St Gabriel's school is now connected with SeeSaw. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to engage with your child's/children's learning and see exactly what they are doing. You can respond on your child's page and can surprise them at home when you can talk about their learning for the day. If you are one of the few parents who has not been able to connect, can you please see your class teacher to support you with this.
This Friday is Casual Clothes Day with a gold coin donation for Project Compassion and Caritas.
Learning Conversations & Ongoing Chats With Teachers
Thank you to the many parents / carers who took up the opportunity to meet with their child’s teacher for a learning conversation. We hope these were a beneficial opportunity. It is never too late for a learning conversation, again I remind you that teachers are always happy to chat about your child’s learning. So please don’t wait for these more formal occasions.
We know many parents take up the opportunity to connect regularly with teachers and we encourage this. Can we seek your help and ask you to try not to have in depth conversations during the busy morning time at the start of the day. Teachers at this time are concerned with getting all of the class settled for the day and engaged with learning. If you have concern or want to chat with a teacher we would suggest you indicate this in a note in your communication book, email your child’s teacher or approach them in the morning just saying you would like a chat. Teachers can then follow up with you at a more convenient time.
Preparations for Easter with the Clearview/Kilburn Parish
Palm Sunday
Saturday April 13 - 6pm at Good Shepherd for Mass and Blessing of Palms
Sunday April 14 - 10:30 at Good Shepherd Blessing of Palms, Procession and Mass
Holy Thursday
Thursday April 18 - 7:30pm at Kilburn, St Brigid's Church Mass of the Lord's Supper (English/Spanish followed by Adoration until 11pm
Good Friday
Friday April 19 - 11:00am at Good Shepherd - Stations of the Cross
Friday April 19 - 3pm at Good Shepherd Celebration of the Lord's Passion
Holy Saturday
Saturday April 20 - 8pm at Good Shepherd - Easter vigil and Mass
Easter Sunday
Sunday April 21 - 10:30 at Good Shepherd - Easter Sunday Mass
Sacramental Program
Please remember to keep a number of our students in your prayers as they prepare for the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Communion later in the year.
The Learning Potential
(http://www.learningpotential.edu.au/) is a website and app produced by the Federal Government to support families to help their primary school child with their literacy and numeracy skills using our Everyday Ideas, Practise Together activities, and Practise Online games and videos. Some resources are offline, some are online, and all support the Australian Curriculum.
New articles are regularly added to Learning Potential, so subscribe to the Newsletter, download the app, or visit the website regularly.
On ANZAC Day (25th April) we remember those who have defended our peace and freedom in war and peacetime. We especially remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for us. Lest we forget.
We wish you a wonderful break and a very happy Easter Season.
Shannon CORRELL
PRINCIPAL