FROM THE PRINCIPAL

"Many Wolves .... One Pack"

Term 1 - Week 2

An enormous welcome to our Kindergarten students whose first official day of ‘big school’ was yesterday, Wednesday 7th February 2024. It truly is a momentous occasion for these children and their parents. It was my pleasure to welcome so many families and children as they celebrated this milestone.

Having the opportunity to educate the future of our Nation is a wonderful honor. At St Nicholas we are incredibly humbled by this responsibility and thank our parents for trusting St Nicholas to work in partnership with you in developing ‘literate and numerate students with a hope filled future’.

The school/home partnership is a crucial determining factor in a child’s successful educational journey. When St Nicholas has the opportunity to establish a positive professional relationship with our parents, together we are providing an integral ingredient which enables our students to reach their full potential. As a school we are committed to forming this positive professional relationship with our parents.

Positive professional relationships are founded on communication. Communication requires participation and opportunities for our parents to be involved in their child’s school life.

In the coming weeks I welcome our parents to the following events:

Opening School Mass	9th February	Join us tomorrow as we celebrate Mass at 9:30am and pray for a successful and prosperous 2024. Our 2024 School Captains will be inducted during Mass.
Welcome BBQ	16th February	Join us between 5-8pm as the school community comes together socially. There will be a free BBQ and ice cream available. These events have helped create the wonderful sense of community our school enjoys.
Swimming Carnival	19th February	Join us at the Town Pool on Monday 19th of February as we celebrate and promote a healthy and active lifestyle.
Information Night	21st February	Hear from the school leadership team before a session with your child’s teachers to set up a positive and productive 2024.
Open Classrooms (Primary: Yrs 3-6)	8th March	Following on from the success of 2023, our learning spaces will be open to parents of ‘Primary’ students between 8.15am and 8.45am on the 8th March. Spend time with your child as they highlight something in their learning they are proud of.
Math’s at St Nicholas	8th March	Enjoy a session with St Nicholas Mathematics Specialist Teacher (MaST) Tim Unwin in the school auditorium straight after the open classroom. Tim will lead our parents through some of the learnings and teachings of Mathematics which your children are enjoying in the Primary.
Open Classrooms (Infants: K-2)	15th March	Following on from the success of 2023, our learning spaces will be open to parents of ‘Infants’ students between 8.15am and 8.45am on the 15th March. Spend time with your child as they highlight something in their learning they are proud of.
Math’s at St Nicholas	15th March	Enjoy a session with St Nicholas Mathematics Specialist Teacher (MaST) Tim Unwin in the school auditorium straight after the open classroom. Tim will lead our parents through some of the learnings and teachings of Mathematics which your children are enjoying in the Primary.
Colour Run	22nd March	Our biggest and most colourful PT&F event of the year!
Parent Teacher Interviews	EVERYDAY	Parents are reminded every day is an opportunity for a Parent Teacher interview. Please contact your teacher to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Please join us at St Nicholas for these events and play an active role in your child’s education.

John Clery

PRINCIPAL