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Term 2 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 begin 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.

Even if you need to set yourselves an alarm - we encourage you to check the fortnightly Newsletter (Tuesdays), Compass Feed and Compass Calendar regularly (things do change regularly) for all information; whilst the parent Facebook Page is a great place for community chat and check ups, please do not rely on it for official updates.

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.

Mothers Day Stall

The annual Mothers Day Stall will be held on Thursday the 7th of May. Mrs Klitsch, Mrs Darnell and Miss Allan will run the stall this year. Gifts are available through Compass under '2026 Mothers Day Stall' in the Canteen Section. We hope our mums enjoy their gifts again this year.

Important Safety Reminder: Keeping Our School Zone Safe

Ensuring the safety of our students is our highest priority.

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:

School Website: Visit our new "Enrolment Information" page and click the ‘Start an Application’ button.
Compass App: Existing parents can apply directly through the app.

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

St. Joseph's School, Quirindi - 2026 School Fee Schedule
Children	Yearly	*Weekly	*Fortnightly	*Monthly	With 5/6 Canberra
		Approximately		as Billed on Account	Excursion/1 Child
1 Child	1,543.00	35.88	70.13	10x $154.30	1,943.00
2 Children	2,700.25	62.79	122.73	9x $270 1x $270.25	3,100.25
3 Children	3,703.20	86.12	168.32	9x $370.30 1x $370.50
4 Children	4,088.95	95.09	185.86	9x $408.89 1x $408.94
*Weekly: Over billing cycle 23.01-21.11.2026 - 43 weeks
*Fortnightly: Over billing cycle 23.01-21.11.2026 - 22 Fortnights
*Monthly: Over billing cycle Feb-Nov 2026 - 10 Months

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