Principals' Message

From the Principals - Alison & Lisa

Thank you to those parents and carers who braved the wet weather last Thursday to come along to the Meet and Greet. It was lovely to put some names to faces and to share our goals and expectations as leaders for 2020. It is important that we value education and the learning outcomes we all aspire to attain for our children.

Here is a snapshot of some of our expectations:

Goals and Expectations for the Year - Annual Improvement Plan 2020

to improve the delivery of the Religious Education Curriculum

ensure consistency in our approach to improve our Whole School English Block

to improve knowledge of curriculum and pedagogical practices in Mathematics 

to create a culture where the wellbeing of staff and students is a priority

building community with our parents, carers and families

trusting our teachers and valuing their work

being respectful when problems arise - together we can resolve issues

to create a culture where Manners Matter

to be witnesses to the mantra “The standard you walk past is the standard you accept…”

PRINCIPALS' MEETING

This Thursday and Friday we will be joining all of the Principals in the Diocese in Armidale at the first Principal's Meeting for 2020. We are looking forward to working with the Catholic Schools Office and our fellow Principals throughout the year.

2020 STUDENT RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS and OTHER INFORMATION COLLECTION

Please read this important information by the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment regarding the collection of Student Residential Addresses and Other Information. 

OPENING SCHOOL MASS

Last Friday we celebrated our Opening School Mass with Fr Paul and Deacon Paul Manvell. This was a wonderful way to begin 2020, as together we prayed for God's blessing on our students, staff and families and where we welcomed new students and staff to our school community. It was also an opportunity to induct our new school leaders for 2020. Thank you to those parents and carers who were able to join us for this special occasion. 

PARENT ASSOCIATION MEETING

Our first Parent Association Meeting will be held in the Primary Campus Staffroom on Tuesday 3rd March at 6.30pm. Once again, we warmly welcome all parents and carers to come along and become involved in this important facet of school life, especially our new Kindy parents! We look forward to seeing you there.

ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING

Please note our first Advisory Council meeting for 2020 will be held on Monday 9th March at 5.00pm in the Primary Campus Staffroom . 

The School Advisory Council has responsibility to advise in the following areas.

The development of the Catholic identity, ethos and mission of the school.

The pastoral care strategies in the school community.

Promotion of the school in the local community.

Preparation and monitoring of the annual budget.

Ensuring compliance with the ACNC Regulations by school associations and committees such as the Parent Association.

Development of local strategic plans (finance, buildings, resources) and contributing to diocesan educational strategic planning.

Facilitation of school community responses in conjunction with Catholic system leadership by the NCEC, CEC, BCCS and CSO in engaging with governments on school funding and other relevant issues.

The preparation and publication to the parish and school community of an Annual School Advisory Council Report.

Supporting opportunities for parent engagement in student learning.

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