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A MESSAGE FROM BOROONDARA COUNCIL, SCHOOL CROSSING PROGRAM
Helping to make school drop-off and pick-up safer for everyone
Respect the road rules and parking signs
Illegal parking in a school zone is not only inconsiderate to other motorists, it threatens the safety of students. If our parking officers witness a motorist breaking any of the following traffic rules, they will issue them with a fine.
- Double-parking restricts the view of other drivers, obstructs traffic flow, and means children have to get out of the car onto the road. It also blocks the passage of any emergency vehicles that might need to pass.
- School crossings are there to ensure children cross the road safely. Parking within 20 metres before or 10 metres after a designated school crossing is illegal.
- The designated Kiss and Ride areas outside schools are No Parking, with a maximum two-minute standing time. This gives parents enough time to kiss and drop off/collect their kids before moving on to allow the next car to follow suit.
- School zone speed limits are clearly signposted and must be adhered to.
Walk or ride to school with your child
Walking or riding to school with your child is a healthy and enjoyable way to avoid the inevitable traffic snarls at drop-off or pick-up time.
- If you must drive, consider parking a few streets away and accompanying your child on foot the rest of the way.
IMPORTANT STUDENT FREE DATES
Whilst these dates have been in the School Calendar section of our newsletter for some time, I draw your attention to them now as a reminder that there will no school on these days.
MONDAY 2ND NOVEMBER - SCHOOL CLOSURE - Time in Lieu acquittal
TUESDAY 3RD NOVEMBER - MELBOURNE CUP PUBLIC HOLIDAY
MONDAY 23RD NOVEMBER - SCHOOL CLOSURE - Time in Lieu acquittal
TUESDAY 24TH NOVEMBER - SCHOOL CLOSURE - Staff professional learning day
FINAL STUDENT DAY FOR 2026
Wednesday 16th December, 12 noon finish - We notify parents now that we will have an early finish on our final student day this year. Please note the date has not changed, only the finishing time. This will enable staff to gather in the afternoon of that day to hold their annual 'handover' to the following year's teachers; a process which can often take up to three hours to complete. We hope this does not cause too much inconvenience to families, especially with the early notification. TheirCare will also be notified of the early finish on this day. Thank you for your understanding.
DATES FOR YOUR 2026 CALENDAR
- Monday 23 February - Team Teach - Staff Professional Learning
- Friday 31 July - Religious Education - Staff Professional Learning
- Monday 2nd November - Time In Lieu acquittal day
- Monday 23 November - Time In Lieu acquittal day
- Tuesday 24th November- 2027 Planning - Staff Professional Learning
- Thursday 17 December - Time In Lieu acquittal day
- Friday 18 December - Time In Lieu acquittal day
PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES AT ST MICHAEL'S SCHOOL
Parents who are seeking a psychologist for their child are welcome to make contact with Advanced Psychology, who run their sessions in a confidential space onsite. Sessions can take place during the school day. If this is something you are seeking, please make contact with Linda Kollind at Advanced Psychology on 03 7002 8006. Discuss your needs and Linda is able to assist with the right program and / or assessment for your child. Please know this is a completely confidential service.
ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGY BLOG
St Michael's School has partnered with Advanced Psychology with a psychologist working onsite weekly. This link takes you to a blog with podcasts / webinars that deal with a variety of topics which might be of interest to parents and teachers.