PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Aspire not to have more, but to be more - Saint Oscar Romero     

Dear Families,

Every day counts – school attendance

We all want our students to get a great education, and the building blocks for a great education begin with students coming to school each and every day.

Missing school can have a major impact on a child’s future – a student missing one day a fortnight will miss four full weeks by the end of the year. By Year 10 they’ll have missed more than a year of school.

There is no safe number of days for missing school – each day a student misses puts them behind, and can affect their educational outcomes.

Coming to school every day is vital, but if for any reason your child must miss school, there are things we can do together to ensure they don’t fall behind:

• Speak with your classroom teacher and find out what work your child needs to do to keep up.
• Develop an absence learning plan with your teacher and ensure your child completes the plan.

Remember, every day counts. If your child must miss school, speak with your classroom teacher early as early as possible.

New laws will mean that parents can be fined for not sending students to school without an acceptable reason.

If you’re having attendance issues with your child, please let your classroom teacher know so we can work together to get your child to school every day.     

Below is some useful information regarding children attendance and anxiety.

SCHOOL FEES 

A reminder that families who are not on a payment plan or have advised the school of your payment intentions, accounts must be paid by Thursday 1st April please.

St Laurence’s Primary School is committed to providing a Catholic education through balancing the need for responsible financial management within the school while maintaining sensitivity to the financial capacity of parents.    School fees are not meant to be a burden on your family budget.   If your family is experiencing difficulties in meeting your school fee commitment, we wish to hear from you.  Please contact Liz O'Loughlin on principal@stlleongatha.catholic.edu.au as soon as possible as there are concessions available to those who need it.

PRAYER

Week 4 of Lent

God who created me,You offer me new life through your Sonand through the gift of your sacraments.While I see new life all around me,I don't always recognize the new life you offer me.Help me to grow this Lent in an awarenessof the gifts you place in my lifeand in a greater appreciation for your care.Give me the courage to ask for help.