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End of Term 1 Tip

Please, read all of the pages in the newsletter. There is so much information you need to know, especially now that our newsletter if fortnightly.

Family Mass

Here is the link for the next Family Mass RSVP form just in case you miss it in the RE section :)  https://forms.gle/MvvE8A69C6wcrHXB7 

Streamlining Our School Processes

As we prepare for the start of Term 2, 2026, we are making adjustments to our internal processes to help our staff and volunteers manage school logistics more effectively. To ensure our administrative, event, and canteen teams can continue to provide the best service to your children, the following changes will be effective from the start of next term:

• Compass Events: Please respond to all Compass event notifications, even if your child is not attending. These responses are crucial for coordinating transport, programs, catering, and budgets. Permissions must be finalized by the listed due date; we are now unable to reopen events once they have closed and of course we do not want any student to miss out on activities available to them.

• Canteen Orders: All canteen orders and any necessary changes must be submitted by 8:00 am. You can also cancel an order prior to 8am if your child will not be at school. 

• PT&F Pre-orders: Please ensure all meal deal and fundraising orders are placed strictly within the advertised timeframes.

   

While we understand that life is busy, we rely on these deadlines to avoid the significant costs associated with manual follow-ups and SMS reminders. If you have not enabled 'Push' notifications in Compass, we would very much appreciate it if you would attend to that asap as Push is free where as SMS incurs a cost.  

Calendar & Upcoming Events

One Place For All School Events: We have consolidated our scheduling into the Compass Calendar. For the latest on upcoming events and excursions, please make Compass your first point of reference. You can view by day, week, or month, or use the "Schedule" view for a convenient list format. 

To finish off Term 1:

Week 10: Three-Way Conferences - Monday to Thursday

• Monday: Counsellor onsite.

• Tuesday: Counsellor onsite | Newsletter Day | Primary Music with Hannah.

• Wednesday: Counsellor onsite | Easter Hat Parade (2:15 pm) – Fr Stan Campbell Hall.

• Thursday: Cup Cake day for Caritas - Gold coin donation:

•                        Last Day of Term 1.

• Easter Long Weekend: Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday.

Students return to school on Wednesday, 22nd April. Students may wear either "Full Summer Uniform" or "Full Winter Uniform," but please ensure it is not a combination of the two.

Book Your Three-Way Conference

For parents/carers who have not made a booking, we encourage you to attend the Three-Way Parent, Student & Teacher Conferences in Week 10. These conferences allow students to showcase their work and provide an opportunity for parental input into learning goals.

How to Book:

1. Log in to Compass via a web browser (preferred).

2. Click the "Hamburger" menu (three lines) and select Conferences.

3. Select the "Term 1, 3-Way Conference" option.

4. Select your student and then their teacher to see available (white) timeslots.

5. Click a slot and confirm your booking.

If you have trouble booking, please contact Kate in the front office for assistance.

Important Safety Reminder: Keeping Our School Zone Safe

Ensuring the safety of our students is our highest priority. Unfortunately, we have once again recently observed several dangerous incidents during drop-off and pick-up, particularly vehicles stopping in the disabled parking bay.

Unauthorized use of disabled parking spaces is a significant safety risk and a traffic offence that carries heavy fines. Please adhere to the following:

• Keep the crossing clear: Never stop, queue, or park on the crossing.

• Use designated zones only: Do not drop children off in disabled parking spaces; this creates dangerous blind spots.

• Patience is key: Please remain patient within the traffic queue.

• Be considerate: Parking is limited. Once you have collected your child, please vacate your spot so others may do the same.

Enrolment News: Kindergarten 2027

If your child is starting school in 2027, online applications are now open! Early applications help us plan our Readiness Program beginning in Term 4. To align with the Diocese, we ask that applications be submitted by the end of Term 2, 2026.

How to Apply:

1. School Website: Visit our new "Enrolment Information" page and click the ‘Start an Application’ button.

2. Compass App: Existing parents can apply directly through the app.

ANZAC DAY

Housekeeping

• Late Arrivals: School begins at 8:50 am. If arriving after this time, you must accompany your child to the office to sign in via the kiosk.

• Absences: Explanations must be provided within 7 days (a legal requirement).

• Visitor Sign-In: Mandatory for all adults entering the grounds to ensure child protection and emergency accuracy.

• Office Hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. Please wait for gates to open before entering.

• Finance: Tracey is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

• Parking: Please park strictly between the lines at the front of the school to maximize available space for everyone.

School Fees

If you need these forms: