General News
Year 5/6 CPR Program
Saving lives was the focus of Stage 3 learning on Thursday afternoon, lead by Cameron McFarlane from NSW CPR Program.
The students learnt all about what to do in a situation where someone is not breathing, including clearing the airway, performing CPR and placing the patient into the recovery position. They were excellent at recalling the important numbers to call for an emergency - 000 and 112 and the importance of looking after themselves first as first aiders. The students soon had the rhythm of the chest compressions on the mannequins, with pretend breaths - performing DRSABCD.
Thank you to Cameron for coming to teach us about this very important issue and to Stage 3 for their wonderful listening and application of the skills taught.
Why are helmets important?
Helmets are designed to cushion and protect your head from the impact of a crash. Wearing a helmet reduces the chance of suffering a preventable brain injury. Research shows bicycle helmets can reduce head injuries by about 70% and reduce fatal head injuries by 65%.
Little riders must wear an approved helmet that is securely fitted and fastened. Be a STAR and check out the safety ratings before your next purchase.
A note for families - Adults are always responsible for the safety of the young children intheir lives. Keep children safe by ensuring:
• they always wear an Australian standards-approved helmet
• their helmet is fitted correctly
• they always play and ride in a safe place, off the road and away from vehicles and driveways
• they have an adult there to supervise.
For more information about safe travel visit safetytown.com.au
Seatbelt Safety
Is your child big enough to be safely restrained by a seatbelt? Take the five step test beforeyou move your child to an adult seatbelt they must pass this five step test.
Dear Parents & Carers
Please note that the Traffic signs located outside the front of the school (along Rowan Street) from the front gate to the residence next door have been updated over the school holidays.
- "No Parking" Zones: You can stop briefly (under 2 minutes) to drop off or pick up passengers, but you must stay within 3 meters of your vehicle.
Please note that the sign is currently only a No Parking Zone from 8.00am to 9.30am this is to improve traffic flow and enhance student safety.
| School student travel information for parents and students |
School Travel Passes Students who require a School Opal card or travel pass but have not yet applied need to apply or update their details as soon as possible.
In the Opal network, students should travel with a Child/Youth Opal card until they receive their valid School Opal card. If outside Greater Sydney, parents should contact their local bus operator to discuss their travel needs.
Students living in rural and regional areas will receive their travel pass from their nominated transport operator. It may be issued via their school or be sent directly to them at home. Note: some rural and regional operators do not issue travel passes. Students/parents should confirm with their nominated operator if they do not receive a pass. |
| Terms of Use |
Students using School Opal cards must tap on and tap off in line with the Opal terms of use .
This includes travel within the approved times between 6.30am and 7.00pm from Monday to Friday on school days only. Students must use their Child/Youth Opal card for any travel outside these times.
All students are required to comply with the Student code of conduct. The code of conduct aims to ensure the safety and well-being of school children and other passengers. It is important that parents ensure their child is aware of this, as failure to comply with the code of conduct can result in a suspension from travel. |
School Fees
School fees per year for 2025 are:
- 1 Child $1164.00
- 2 Children $2037.00
- 3 children $2910.00
School Fees are billed on an annual basis at the commencement of the School Year and our standard payment terms are 10 monthly instalments from February to November.
Parents are issued an annual Tax Invoice/Statement in Term one with monthly statements issued thereafter.
Families experiencing hardship may also contact the School to enter into alternative payment arrangements.
All schools within the Diocese have facilities to pay fees by BPAY, EFTPOS or Credit Card, Cash or Cheque. Our preferred payment method is BPAY.
