Reminders

A few gentle reminders...

Communication at Sacred Heart Kew

Your child(s) classroom teacher is always the FIRST port of call

From time to time, you may have information regarding your child that may be relevant to your child(s) classroom teacher.  Or you may have a question or query, related to the classroom or another aspect of school life.  In these instances, your child(s) classroom teacher is always the FIRST port of call.  

Please ensure that all matters are communicated to your child(s) classroom teacher, through the admin@shkew.catholic.edu.au email address (as per our communication policy at Sacred Heart Kew - please do not directly email staff members).

Parents are also reminded that any emails received outside of school hours and on the weekend, will not be replied to or followed up until the following school day.  We thank you for your understanding with this matter.  

Before and After School Arrangements - Parent/Teacher Communication 

Staff members are more than happy to discuss your child’s progress or other issues as they arise, but we ask that this is done by appointment. Classrooms are busy places, particularly around arrival and dismissal times with daily organisational duties required for teachers and children alike.  

It is not appropriate to conduct private or sensitive conversations on the playground or in the morning before school as teachers cannot adequately respond to queries or engage in ‘a quick chat’ when they are supervising students or preparing classrooms for the upcoming day.  

As above, an email to the office admin@shkew.catholic.edu.au or a note in the pouch requesting an interview or phone chat will always be followed up. 

School Absences 

If your child(ren) are absent please notify the school office or send notification through Skoolbag app.  Please do so before 8.45am.  

Student Supervision

Children are not to arrive at school before 8.30am. Teachers begin outside duty supervision at this time. If children arrive before this time they need to attend Before School Care. 

Children arriving late to school

Children who arrive late to school in the morning are required to be signed in to the school office by an adult.  If children are not at school by 9.30am (and no notification has been sent by parents), a follow up phone call will be made to parents, regarding the whereabouts of absent children.  Punctuality is so very important in all our lives, none more so than in our children.  Please aim to have your children here at school before the bell rings each day at 8.45am. 

Miss Peppercorn Lunch Orders (each Friday)

Please read the document below that explains how to order school lunch orders (each Friday) through our supplier Miss Peppercorn. There is also a menu list attached.

School Uniform Update

As mentioned last term our supplier of school uniforms 'Bob Stewart' have asked us to pass on to our school community that they are having delays in receiving school uniform pieces due to COVID i.e. the manufacturing/delivery/staff shortages etc.

They anticipate that some winter garments will not be ready until late April therefore they/we have decided that students have until the middle of May to transition to their winter uniform. 

If you are in need of a winter tunic and do not wish to wait for Bob Stewart to arrive the preloved uniform shop ladies have mentioned that they have plenty of tunics available. All donations are welcome but please only drop off good quality and recently washed items. No shoes, socks or bags please. Also note that they are now Eftpos only.

2022 ICT Responsible Use Agreement 

Smart Watches

As per the 2022 ICT Responsible Use Agreement that parents signed at the beginning of the year (via Operoo), a reminder that ALL smart watches that have a SIM are to be placed in the class office tub at the beginning of the day or given to the classroom teacher to keep in a safe spot on their desk. These expensive items will then be given back to children at the end of the school day where they may be used outside of school hours.  

Mobile Phones

Mobile phones are to also be placed in the class office tub at the beginning of the day and will be collected at the end of the school day.  

SACRED HEART IS A NUT AWARE SCHOOL

As was shared with families again this week, please see below for a reminder about Sacred Heart Kew being a 'Nut Aware' School. Thanks for your ongoing support and understanding. 

Anaphylaxis is a sudden, severe allergic response that can produce breathing difficulties, collapse and is potentially life threatening. 

As a school community we work towards developing an environment that is safe for all. We believe it is important for every family in the school to be aware of this condition so that we can try to avoid products containing nuts being brought onto the school grounds.  Traces of foods causing an anaphylactic response that are unknowingly left on children’s hands and faces can be transferred onto chairs, pencils, scissors, taps or play equipment, and may potentially cause a serious allergic reaction.

You can assist us in our efforts by:

• Ensuring that no nut products or other products known to cause an allergic reaction are brought onto the school grounds. 
• Discussing with your child the importance of not sharing food and of the need for good hygiene, such as hand washing.
• Using alternatives to peanut butter and Nutella on sandwiches and in lunches.
• Avoiding sending muesli bars, biscuits and cakes that may contain nuts to school.

In the case of special celebrations such as cakes for birthdays, we ask that you first check with the classroom teacher re any special needs to consider or possible alternatives that might need to be provided for certain children in the class.  

If your child is anaphylactic you are required to provide an anaphylaxis action plan and the appropriate medication which will be stored centrally in the first aid room (If necessary a second auto-injector can be stored in the classroom) 

If your child is asthmatic you are required to provide an asthma action plan. Your child’s medication will remain with him/her in the classroom. At your request a meeting can be arranged to discuss arrangements to ensure the school is made fully aware of any potential health risks.

Please inform the school of any ongoing health or medical issues that may arise.