General Information

CHANGES TO ABSENCE NOTIFICATIONS

As from MONDAY, 20th May 2024, to provide consistency across the Diocese, the Armidale Catholic Schools Office will be implementing changes to Absence Notifications. 

Please see below:

• Daily SMS absence notifications will be sent at 10.00 am 
• Unapproved Absence Letters will be emailed WEEKLY of a FRIDAY (for the current week's absences) at 11.00 am.  The reason for the absence is to be provided within 7 days.  If a reason is not provided then the absence will be recorded as unexplained.  
• Absences may be explained via the Compass Parent Portal or app, email or note to the school office

To give families time to adjust to these changes to our current procedure, we will continue to send home paper copies of the Unapproved Absence Letters for term weeks 4, 5 and 6.

WINTER UNIFORM CHANGEOVER

The official changeover to winter uniform is from the 3rd June 2024. However, parents are advised to use their discretion depending on the weather. 

Please remember though, depending on your choice, that the students are to be dressed in either: 

FULL SUMMER UNIFORM:   A school jumper or jacket may be worn. 

FULL WINTER UNIFORM  -  including school tie.

*** stockings are NOT to be worn with summer dresses.

*** no short sleeve shirts with trousers.

*** no long sleeve shirts with shorts.

PENCIL CASES

As we enter the second term of the school year we ask that parents/guardians please ensure their child has everything required in their pencil case. 

Students in Year 1 to 6 are asked to provide ONE pencil case ONLY containing the following:

Years 1 and 2 - lead pencils, coloured pencils, highlighters, glue stick, eraser and sharpener.

Years 3 to 6 - lead pencils, coloured pencils, highlighters, ruler, glue stick, eraser and sharpener.  Students should also have a mouse and a set of head phones.

We were contacted by the local Narrabri Police last Friday in response to families who attended the Mother's Day breakfast parking in the Bus Zone. 

A reminder to please ONLYpark in designated parking zones. The local Police advised that they will be conducting regular “drive pasts” before and after school and that fines will be issued for illegal parking.

Please be mindful of the parking options for any upcoming events such as Grandparents Day, the Father's Day Breakfast and our fortnightly Awards Assembly. 

Reminder - Parents are NOT allowed to collect their children from the bus zone. 

If you need to change your pick up arrangement, please contact the school and we will give your child a message.

SCHOOL PHOTOS

School photo day is on TUESDAY 4th June 2024. 

ALL students are to be dressed in their FULL WINTER UNIFORM.  This includes their SCHOOL TIE and BLACK school shoes (joggers/sport shoes are NOT to be worn).

Hair longer than shoulder length MUST be tied back.

• All families will have received an email notifying them with details of the upcoming school photo date as well as purchase options for individual, class and family photo packs. Orders can be made through the Compass Portal.  
• Parent/Carer enquiries should be directed to MSP Photography either via phone (02) 6772 3519 or email newengland@msp.com.au. 

2024 EISTEDDFOD PREPARATIONS

Eisteddfod preparations and rehearsals are well underway for participating students. Children taking part in this years Speech section at the Eisteddfod have been given a copy of their entry piece to take home and practice. Practicing at home will help boost your child's confidence as they learn their item. 

ENROL FOR KINDERGARTEN 2025

Reminder that this Thursday we will be holding the information session for families interested in enrolling for Kindergarten next year. We look forward to seeing you there. 

2024 SCHOOL FEES

School Fee Statements for the FULL year fees have been emailed to all families.  

The due date for payment is the 27th September 2024.

School fees may be paid either in full or by instalment.  A recurring BPAY payment is the recommended option for instalments.  

Payment options include:

🟢  BPAY  -  preferred option

🟢  EFTPOS  -  available at the school front office

🟢  Compass Pay

🟢  Cash or Cheque

🟢  ADIG direct debit  -  please contact Ms Hogan if you would like further information         about this option.

Please remember, if you are experiencing difficulty, please do not hesitate to contact the school office to arrange a payment plan.  

School fees are required to cover our running costs so it is important that your account is paid on time.  Thank you for your co-operation. 

NOTES HOME

• Canteen Volunteers Needed
• Book Fair
• Year 1 - Narrabri Eisteddfod Costume Note
• Year 3 - First Holy Communion Information 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday 14th May - Book Fair

Wednesday 15th May - Book Fair

Thursday 16th May - Book Fair and 2025 Kindergarten Information Session

Friday 17th May - Diocesan Cross Country (Barraba)

Tuesday 21st May - First Holy Communion Parent Information

Friday 24th May - Coal Miner's Cup (Gunnedah)

Saturday 25th May - Family Mass