GENERAL NEWS

FATHER'S DAY CELEBRATIONS

MANNERS MATTER at St Nic's and it's showing

What improved manners we are really starting to see across St Nicholas school. We are so impressed with our students for making such positive changes and we thank our parents for supporting this as well. Keep at it. We have been working on our conversation skills of late, likening this to playing tennis by bouncing questions back and forth. Some students who have stood out as really excelling and/or improving in this field were presented with mini trophies at last week's assembly.  Let's continue to remember that MANNERS MATTER, not just some of the time, but ALL THE TIME!

KINDERGARTEN 2027 SCHOOL READINESS NIGHT

We look forward to welcoming our Kindergarten 2027 parents and carers to an information evening.

The evening will commence promptly at 6.00 pm on Wednesday 2 September. Enter through the Carthage Street main gates.  Staff will be at the main gate to welcome you.

Both new and current families are strongly encouraged to attend.

NEW OFFICE FRIENDS

Drum roll, please!

The votes are counted, the water has settled, and our two office goldfish officially have names!   

St Nicks let me introduce...  "bubble and squeak"

A GENTLE REMINDER: PLEASE KEEP TOYS AND COLLECTIBLES AT HOME

We need your help with a quick reminder regarding personal items brought in from home, specifically promotional collectibles such as Woolworths Ooshies, cards, and other small toys.

Thank you so much for your understanding, cooperation, and ongoing support.

LOST PROPERTY

As you can see from the photos below, we are facing an increasing problem with Lost Property at St Nicholas.  Whilst staff very regularly attempt to sort and return belongings, we are finding that the majority of these items have not been labelled.  We are asking for your support in ensuring that every single item of clothing, lunch containers, drink bottles, etc are clearly labelled. As parents and teachers, it is important that we not only encourage our children to take responsibility for their belongings but also to be independent in locating items should they be misplaced.  We appreciate your support with this. 

WINTER UNIFORM

All students are now expected to be in their full winter uniform. Please note that this includes a tie and a hat. 

We will be keeping an eye on the weather temperatures and will be sure to let parents know when the changeover from winter uniform to summer uniform occurs. In the meantime, thank you for your assistance in ensuring that the children are wearing their winter uniform correctly on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

VERITAS AWARDS

Our Veritas Awards stem from our school motto - ‘Veritas’ - meaning truth. The Veritas Award is awarded to students who have been consistently displaying citizenship, leadership and/or Christian Living. Students receiving a Veritas Award are those students who have displayed our ‘Rules for Living’ in their everyday interactions. We announce our Veritas award recipients at Friday morning assemblies every fortnight. Congratulations to Isaac Cantos, Dakota Green, Paddy Walsh, Hague Hurrell, Harry Fox, Henry Woolaston, William Davidson, Adelaide Burgess, Lacie Collett, Layla Bevan, Evie Cunningham, Olivia Scott and Reese Moore. 

PUPIL FREE DAYS

SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS

Supervision of students does not begin until 8.15 am each day.

St Nicholas School gates will not be open until the arrival of the first school bus at 8.15 am. It is not appropriate for children to be at school before this time with no supervision. 

If your child/children require care before 8.15 am, we recommend contacting Esteem Kids Before and After School Care, which operates on the grounds of St Nicholas School.                 

NCCD INFORMATION