General Information
BOOK WEEK
Celebrating Book Week 2021
Each year since 1945, the Children’s Book Council of Australia has brought children and books together across Australia through CBCA Book Week. During this time schools and public libraries spend one magnificent week celebrating books, Australian children's authors and illustrators and the importance of reading.
This year’s theme is ‘Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds’ and we are having a fun week highlighting the importance of reading and writing and engaging with quality Australian literature.
On Tuesday afternoon students participated in St Gabriel’s Worlds Tour where they visited and met many interesting people, creatures and places. Each student received a stamp on their passport for each world they visited and were keen to learn from their peers.
Wednesday afternoon we worked in our Mentoring Groups to participate in shared reading and art/craft learning experiences which focused on this year’s shortlisted picture books.
We had wonderful weather this morning for our annual Book Week dress up parade where many colourful and creative book characters came to life. Here are some highlights from the 2021 Book Week celebrations.
Dina Staffiero-Literacy Coordinator
TERM 3 VACATION CARE
Vacation Care bookings for September/October holidays open next Tuesday the 24th of August. Last holidays we noticed that spaces filled up a lot quicker than expected.
To book, please ensure the following:
- You have filled out a 2021 OSHC Enrolment Form
- You have installed and logged into the online booking app.
- All current OSHC accounts are paid and up to date
https://gabriel.spike.economicoutlook.net/clients/#/
This is the link to access the online bookings/cancellations app for OSHC. You will need to contact OSHC to find out your login details. See below for instructions:
KEEPING SAFE
Please be aware that on our school website under OUR SCHOOL- Keeping Safe, there are key documents in relation to keeping all children in our school community safe from harm; physically, mentally and emotionally.
Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy
Cybersafety: Keeping Children Safe in the Connected World
Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum
SPOONS/FORKS
Please provide a spoon or fork from home if you are giving your child yoghurt, custard, rice etc. in tubs for recess and lunch. Plastic spoons and forks are no longer available from the office.
LABELLING
Please check and ensure that your child's jumper/jacket, hat, drink bottle and small plastic containers are labelled so that they can be returned to them.
UNIFORM
WINTER UNIFORM
Please ensure that your child is wearing black laced up shoes.
Sneakers are not everyday uniform and only to be worn with sport uniform.
Size 9 grey trousers have now arrived if you need the size in between 8 and 10.
Navy beanies with logo are available at the office. $10-00.
Hats are available at the office - $15-00 in House colours.
Please purchase all uniform from the school only. (Grey socks and navy stockings/socks need to be purchased outside of school.)
Currently uniform can be purchased by ordering through the Qkr! app with payment or making an appointment with office staff.
If you would like to assist in our uniform shop and hold a current Catholic Volunteers' Clearance, please see our office staff.
Payment is to be made at the front office or “online” by using the Qkr! App. Uniform will be sent home via your child. Please keep the tags on if you wish to exchange items.
UNIFORM PRICE LIST
CLEARVIEW SNACK BAR LUNCH MENU
Lunches can be ordered by using the Qkr! app - see below or purchasing paper bags and writing your child's name, class and order on the bag with money enclosed. These can be left at the office or given to your child's class teacher.
STUDENT BANKING - BANKING DAY IS THURSDAY
If any parent or grandparent with Catholic Volunteer Clearance is interested in helping with banking this year, please contact the front office.
- Did you know that cashless payments can be made using the Qkr! App (links to your credit card) for lunch orders (entered by 9am on the day (can be entered days/weeks/months in advance)), but is also available for School uniforms, School and OSHC fees, Community Group events and special events. Instructions are below, or assistance is available from the front office.
