From the Principal

Do all that you do with love~

Dear Families,

As term 2 comes to a close, our students can look back with pride on a term full of fun, learning and new experiences. From exciting excursions and hands-on activities, sporting events and liturgical celebrations, everyone has been busy exploring, discovering and growing together. It has been wonderful to see our students showing our school wide expectations - respect, responsibility, cooperation and courtesy - in everything they do. I woud like to say a huge thank you to our staff and families for the support that has been shown through the term. It is almost time for a well-earned rest, ready to refuel and return for term 3, refreshed and ready to go for another busy term.

The end of term is a time when we take a closer look at student attendance. Regular attendance at school plays a big part in helping children feel connected to school and confident in their learning. Each term, we review attendance data and reach out to families where attendance has been lower than expected, offering support to help students stay engaged and on track.

This year we have introduced a new way to celebrate students who have shown outstanding attendance. At the end of term 1, we were thrilled to see so many students who had been at school every single day! As Term 2 progressed, and with winter illnesses making the rounds, our 100% attendance club started to shrink. However, we're proud to recognise four students who came very close to perfect attendance for the entire first semester - achieving an impressive 99.4%. A huge congratulations to Al Jaxon, Jayden, Hadassah and Nimar. This is a fantastic effort, and we're so proud of your commitment to learning!

Of course, we understand that children do get sick, and we absolutely encourage families to keep unwell children at home to rest and recover—especially during cold and flu season. We also take into account approved absences, such as family trips overseas to visit loved ones.

What I really wanted the children to understand is that the days when they feel like staying home “just because” are often the most important days to be at school. If your child is finding it hard to come to school, or if you’re concerned about their attendance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to their classroom teacher or to me directly. We’re here to support you and your child every step of the way.

Nationally Consisten Collection of Data

Please refer to the NCCD page for a copy of the NCCD fact sheet. 

Have a wonderful mid-year break, I hope you all enjoy some quality time with the children. We look forward to seeing you when term resumes on Wednesday 23rd July.

Felicity Broughton

principal@sttcbourne.catholic.edu.au