Principal's Message
Dear parents, students and families,
In the happiness of Eastertide we celebrate the Grace that Jesus has given to us through his death and resurrection. The gospel this week reminds us of the faith community to which we belong.
John writes 'I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me, with me in him, bears fruit in plenty. '
When we are working with our children this week we are reminding them that the school 'Be' statements of ' be kind, be an upstander and be ready to learn' are the way that we can be connected to each other and can participate successfully in our faith community. I encourage you to speak to the your children about how they are living these 'Be' statements in their lives.
Last Friday we sent a number of children from Grades 4-6 to District Track events. Many of our children came back having achieve there personal best and with many ribbons. Thank you to Mrs Ary, the staff and the children for representing the school so well.
The School Leaders attended the Seaford RSL Schools ANZAC Day Ceremony on Tuesday. They did a wonderful job of leading the congregation in the Lord's Prayer and laying the wreath on behalf of the school. We are grateful for the sacrifice of the soldiers and their families who fought and continue to protect our country. Lest we Forget.
The Fire carriers have their Commissioning Ceremony at John Paul College this morning. We are proud to engage the next generation of FIRE carrier leaders who will educate our community in the Indigenous Culture. Thank you to Mrs Ward for her dedication in this area of our school.
SCHOOL CLOSED
The school is closed for ANZAC Day on the 25th April and for a School Closure Day on the 26th April.
WHOLE SCHOOL PHOTO
Our whole school photo will be taken on Wednesday 1 May.
Please make sure the children are wearing their SUMMER UNIFORM and bring their jumper/bomber jacket to school.
MOTHER'S DAY MORNING TEA 14 May
Don't forget to RSVP for catering purposes.
Next Week
The First Communion information evening is at 6.30pm on Wednesday 1st May at the Church.
Staff are beginning their annual Literacy testing.
Please keep Rod in your prayers as he recovers from surgery.
God Bless
Sally Thomas
Acting Principal
School Attendance and Unexplained Absence
Please contact the school if your child is going to be absent by leaving a message on 9786 4736 and press 1. Please give details of your child’s name and class with areason for their absence such as: unwell, appointment, holiday or family reasons. Alternatively an email can be sent to office@saseaford.catholic.edu.au with cc to the child’s teacher.
If you are running late, (after 9:00 am) please attend the office to sign your child into school and collect a late pass.
If you are picking up your child early you will need to collect them and sign them out from the office.
As per our policy this will be our morning routine for absences:
Parents will be contacted as soon as practicable on the morning a student is absent via a text message.
If parent does not contact the school after receiving the text message, the school will contact the parent by phone. If the parent is unreachable the emergency contacts will be contacted by the school.
If there is still no response, and the school feels that the child is in danger, the police will be contacted.
Ongoing unexplained absences or lack of cooperation regarding student attendance will result in a formal conference being organized. Unresolved attendance issues will be referred to D.H.H.S.
This is a legal requirement.
Democratic Principles
The six (6) principles of Australian democracy include:
(a) elected government; and
(b) the rule of law; and
(c) equal rights for all before the law; and
(d) freedom of religion; and
(e) freedom of speech and association; and
(f) the values of openness and tolerance