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Polding Athletics

Wishing Daniella (long jump), Ryder (discus and shot put) and Andy (100m and long jump) all the very best as they compete in the Polding Athletics Carnival on Friday.  We know you will represent us proudly as you compete in your events. 

Fathers Day

Thank you to all of our families who supported the Fathers Day Stall on Thursday.  The students loved 'shopping' for their dads and their pops. 

Year 6 Shirts

Year 6 shirts have been ordered and are now available through the Canteen section of Compass. 

School Bag Survey - please fill this in!

Week 8:  8th - 12th September

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday:  Breakfast Club

Friday:  Book Club Issue 6 orders are due online through Loop

                 Polding Athletics Newcastle

                 ASCA Oral Communication Skills with Anne Scott

Week 9:  15th - 19th September

3 Way Learning Conferences:  Parents/Teacher and Student

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday:  Breakfast Club & School Counsellor onsite

Wednesday:  Polding Athletics Backup date

Friday:  Infants Mass

                ASCA Oral Communication Skills with Anne Scott

Week 10:  22nd - 26th September

Monday:  Times Table Challenge Y3-6

3 Way Learning Conferences:  Parents/Teacher and Student

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday:  Breakfast Club

Tuesday:  Soccer Gala Day - Bus leaves at 8am sharp

Friday:  Primary Mass

                ASCA Oral Communication Skills with Anne Scott

Students return to school on Tuesday

Week 7 Award Winners

Awards were handed out in class last week due to the Fathers Day Liturgy but we do have the Y1/2 photo for your enjoyment. 

Early Stage 1:  Zander for expressing your mathematical thinking clearly, demonstrating you understand our learning about data. Marlee for outstanding improvement in her knowledge of sounds and using this to spell words and write sentences. 

Stage 1:  Chantelle for always being an enthusiastic class member and taking pride in her work.  Eddie for making pleasing efforts in maths.  Molly for editing and upleveling her writing.  Aela for always being an enthusiastic and thoughtful class member. Evie C for always completing her work in a thoughtful and careful manner.  Millicent for always being a thoughtful and kind class member. 

Stage 2:  Andy for showing great resilience and perseverance in learning to count fractions on a number line in halves and quarters.  Not only did you master it, but you also supported your friends in their learning.  I am very proud of you. Brooklyn for showing thoughtfulness and determination in her learning .  Brooklyn always takes the time to make sure she understands what she is doing before starting a task, which helps her to complete tasks with confidence.  

Stage 3:  Marshal for great focus and being attentive during the reading of our English text 'Rabbit Soldier Angel Thief'. 

Compass Reminder  

If you choose the 'open in browser' option when you access Compass - especially from your phone, things seem to work better generally. 

Travel Arrangements

If you are making any change to your child's travel arrangements, please email quiadmin@arm.catholic.edu.au before 2pm

SCHOOL FEES

Instalments are due on the 21st of each month, but regular payments can be made throughout the month if this is more suitable. There is a payment schedule at the bottom of your statement detailing any instalments missed and/or upcoming ones.  The schedule is for current years fees only and any outstanding fees need to be brought up to date.   

Please note that you are able to view your current balance and transactions via the Compass app.  If you are experiencing any problems regarding this please phone the school and we can advise you of your balance. 

Please direct any email enquiries to quifinance@arm.catholic.edu.au.