Assistant Principal Message

Dear Parents and Carers,

It is hard to believe that we have come to an end of the first term of 2025. We are so thankful for all that the students and families have done throughout the term and cannot wait to see what can be achieved together next term.

Traffic Management

As we look ahead to next term this is a kindly reminder for all families to be mindful of others when dropping off and collecting their children from car line. 

It has been reported that there may be some parents overtaking cars that have been lined up for some time, and are joining the line by using the no stopping section on Kiora road. Below is a refresh of what should be done and a copy of the Afternoon Car Pick Up Management Plan.

Significant consultation has taken place with the Sutherland Shire Council to develop an Afternoon Car Pickup Management Plan. In the interests of the local residents, student safety, as well as to avoid parking infringements, please read below carefully.

Morning Car Line Drop Off

A member of staff has been assigned to supervise the morning drop off and assist in making sure students move safely from the car to the front gate. To assist in this could I ask that you abide by the following expectations.

1. Parents will remain in their car at all times.

2. Parents will drive at a responsible speed particularly as they approach the drop off zone.

3. Students are not to exit the car until the car comes to a COMPLETE STOP.

4. Students will be dropped at the designated drop off areas only (1, 2, 3) where a staff member will assist thechild/children to exit using the passenger side only.

5. Parents will move off once their child/children have exited the car.

6. There is to be NO OVERTAKING in the carpark.

7. Students must NEVER walk BETWEEN or BEHIND CARS.

Afternoon Car Line Pickup

KIORA ROAD CARLINE - enter the car park from Kiora Road

CLUBB CRESCENT CARLINE - Clubb crescent access

● At 2:55pm cars are permitted to enter the carpark when signalled by a staff member.

● PARENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO QUEUE UP EARLIER THAN 2:55

● An A4 sign featuring the family surname must be displayed in the front windscreen, on the passenger side.

1. Parents will remain in their car at all times.

2. Parents will drive at a responsible speed particularly as they approach the pick up zone.

3. Students are not to enter the car until the car comes to a COMPLETE STOP.

4. Students will be loaded by a staff member at the designated area and enter the vehicle ONLY on the passengerside of the car.

5. Parents will move off once their child/children have entered the car.

6. There is to be NO OVERTAKING in the carpark.

7. Students must NEVER walk BETWEEN or BEHIND CARS.

8. Parents exit the carpark turning left onto Kiora road.

Please also see a screen shot from Sutherland Shire Council website.

On Friday 28th March some of our students attended a Curriculum Day at Our Lady of Mercy Burraneer. The girls had a wonderful day and a great taste of what life is like in High School. Thanks to the staff and students from Our Lady of Mercy for having us!

On Friday 2nd May, we are pleased to welcome Constable Renee Penitani, Youth Liaison Officer from Sutherland Shire Police Area Command, to speak with our community about important issues relating to online and cyber safety.

This session will expand on the below issues and offer practical advice and support. Topics will include:

• The current challenges police are facing with young people and online platforms
• How police can support families in keeping children safe
• Safety measures you can put in place at home
• Responding to issues like unwanted contact or exposure to inappropriate content
• How young people are being targeted online and what to watch out for

We encourage all parents and carers to attend this vital session. Let’s work together to ensure our children are safe, informed, and responsible digital citizens. Please RSVP Via the link here for the parent session.

Lastly, please note that our next Staff Development Day is Monday 5th May. This is a day of learning and collaboration by staff of the Sutherland Network of Sydney Catholic Schools. We look forward to a productive day of learning as educators and we thank you for your support in our learning. 

There will be no students at school on this day. SCECS will be available on this day if you require supervision for your child/ren.

Mrs Louise Fairhall

Assistant Principal