GENERAL NEWS

SCHOOL ACCOUNTS

Term 2 school accounts were emailed to families this morning.  We ask that our parents continue to be patient as we fix up little 'bugs' that continue to hamper our new procedure of emailing accounts to parents.

If you have any queries regarding your school account, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Robyn Burke by email rburke@arm.catholic.edu.au or by telephoning our office staff.

We thank you for your ongoing support.

KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS FOR 2023

Applications have now closed for Kindergarten 2023. Any application from a current family that is not received by 3pm tomorrow, 6th May 2022, will be placed on a waiting list. Please contact the school office for an Application of Enrolment or download from the St Nicholas School website homepage.   

Please Note:  Enrolment forms will not be processed until all supporting documents are received: 

• Birth Certificate
• Immunisation Certificate
• Baptismal Certificate (only required if your child is a baptised Catholic) 
• Proof of student’s residential address.

NAPLAN DATES- Year 3 and Year 5

NAPLAN testing will occur for our Year 3 and Year 5 students in Term 2 during Weeks 3 and 4. Please take note of the following dates and ensure that your child has a working set of headphones/earbuds at school for these tests.

Tuesday 10th May:  Writing Test (Year 3 and Year 5)

Wednesday 11th May: Reading Test (Year 3 and Year 5)

Thursday 12th May: Conventions of Language Test (Year 3 and Year 5)

Monday 16th May: Numeracy Test (Year 3 and Year 5)

SCHOOL UNIFORM - SUMMER TO WINTER

It is expected that all students will be wearing the full winter uniform by next Monday, 9 May 2022 (Week 3).  Please note that Lowes stock all St Nicholas Uniforms or the school second hand clothing pool has a selection for purchase as well. We are aware that some items are out of stock at the moment so if your child is unable to wear their full winter uniform due to this, that is fine, so long as they are wearing their full summer uniform. 

For our winter sports uniform, St Nicholas micorfibre track pants can also be purchased from Lowes. Students can still wear their sports shirts and shorts/skorts if they prefer.  

Please note that our winter uniform includes a hat and a tie for both boys and girls. 

CELEBRATING MOTHER'S DAY - FRIDAY 6TH MAY

MUFFINS WITH MUM

We would like to invite all mothers, grandmothers, aunts and friends to share in a 'muffin with mum' tomorrow morning from 7.30am onwards in the Holy Family Courtyard at school. 

MOTHER'S DAY MASS

A Whole School Mother’s Day Mass will be held tomorrow, Friday 6th May at 9.30am at St Nicholas School Undercroft. Students wear sports uniform as normal. 

MOTHERS DAY STALL (students only)

To be held tomorrow, Friday 6th May in the Auditorium at the conclusion of Mass. Students will be able to purchase their own gift for their mum or that special someone for $5. Money can be brought in and given to class teachers in preparation for Friday.

STUDENT-LED LEARNING CONFERENCES

To continue the wonderful support you have for your child’s education, please mark in your diaries the period between 6th - 17th June (Week 7 & 8) for St Nicholas School Student-Led Learning Conferences. More details to follow.  

As the name suggests, the Student-Led Learning Conference will focus on learning. If parents wish to discuss matters other than learning, a meeting can be booked with your child's class teacher/s or teachers may make contact at another time.

As the Student-Led Learning Conference replaces the formal Parent Teacher interviews, please remember, every day is an opportunity for a parent to make contact with a teacher. If a parent wishes to meet with their child’s teacher, they simply need to contact them to arrange an appointment at a mutually convenient time.

2022 Competitions & Assessments for Schools (ICAS) - Years 4, 5 and 6 students only

This year our Year 4, 5 and 6 students from St Nicholas School have the opportunity to sit for the ICAS Exams.  ICAS is the largest independent competition and assessment program for schools in Australia.  Each student receives an individual report as well as a certificate of acknowledgment for participation.  These certificates make valuable additions to student portfolios.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE NOT COMPULSORY AND YOU MAY WISH TO DO AS MANY AS YOU WISH OR NONE AT ALL.  EXAMS WILL BE ONLINE AND CONDUCTED IN EXAM CONDITIONS AT SCHOOL.  You will be informed of exact sitting dates once scheduled.

Parents/Carers must go online to the ICAS Parent Portal to register and make payment for the exams your child wishes to complete. 

Your ICAS Parent Portal Link is:  https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps

Your ICAS Parent Portal Access Code is:  RLT738

• The ICAS Parent Portal will close on 1 August 2022. 
• No registration or payment will be accepted at school.
• Late entries will not be accepted. 

Any queries, please contact our office staff.