Principal's Chat

Welcome to our first newsletter of 2020.  

To all of the students, staff and families of Our Lady Southern Cross Primary School I sincerely thank you all for the warm welcome I received since beginning my role as principal.  The people of this community have made the beginning of the year a very smooth and rewarding time and I look forward to getting to know the student and parent community in coming weeks. 

I sincerely thank the staff of the school for their dedication to their roles and the preparation that occurred 'behind the scenes' in the days prior to the beginning of the school year.  It was great to see so many families take advantage of the planned meet and greet sessions on Thursday 30th January.  It was a great opportunity for students and families to share their story with this year's teacher.  

New Staff

We have welcomed some new staff to the community this year.  They are looking forward to getting to know the OLSC students and families.  

Benjamin Richards - LC 2 (3/4 Teacher) 

Krysten Ruff - LC 4 (5/6 Teacher) 

Kristina Morrissey - LC 4 (5/6 Teacher) 

Prep Students 

The year preps of 2020 have settled into school extremely well and the learning centre has been a very peaceful and calm place.  Our preps have gained in confidence each day and this is a credit to their families and the dedicated staff.  

For the next four weeks preps will not attend school on Wednesdays. 

Reminders

Our First Closure Day 

We have our first school closure day on Monday 17th February.  The staff will be led through a writing workshop facilitated by an external presenter.  Terri Campbell has been working with staff in 2019 and all of the sessions were very worthwhile.  Next week this focus on the learning and teaching in writing will once again be a focus.   

Opening of the School Year Mass 

All families are invited and encouraged to attend our opening school mass.  It will be held on Thursday 5th March.  Mass will commence at 9.00am and will be held in our Sports Centre. Please mark this date in your diaries.  

Absences and Change of Details 

A reminder to all parents to let the school know if students will not be attending school.  This can be done the day prior to the absence or via phone call /message on the morning of the school absence.   All schools are mandated to account for school absences to ensure the safety of our students.  

If your contact details have changed (including address and phone number) over the summer break please update family details in the office.  

Car Park Reminders

Please take great care when collecting and dropping students off at school.  The only place to drop students off and pick up before and after school is the drop off / pick up zone alongside the school hall.  There is always a staff member on duty in this area to ensure the safety of our students.  The carpark and road at the rear of the school is extremely congested at the beginning and end of the day and so I ask for all drivers to obey the school and road rules and be patient during busy times.   These guidelines are in place to ensure the safety of all students.  

The Term Dates for 2020 are as follows:

Term 1:           Thursday January 30 - Friday March 27

Term 2:           Tuesday April 14 - Friday June 26

Term 3:            Monday July 13 - Friday September 18

Term 4:             Monday  October 5 - Wednesday December 16

2020 Staff

It is with pleasure that I formally announce the staff for 2020

Principal                                 Justin Hilton                                        Deputy Principal                Sandy Henderson

LC1

Teaching Staff           Jannine                       Hazel                            Tina & Shalome

LSO's                             Cheryl & Carolyn

Leader                          Danielle

LC2

Teaching Staff           Janeen/Jodie                     Ann                           Nathan                    Samantha                       Ben

LSO's                             Gabby & Alison

Leader                          Paul

LC3

Teaching Staff           Kiah          Tina         Amanda/Jodie       Alexandra           Adam                Elizabeth/Sushma

LSO's                             Sue            Mary & Mariella

Leader                          Elizabeth

LC4

Teaching Staff           Hayley/Fan          Scott            Krystin                Lisa                  Kristina/Shalome

LSO's                             Helen & Lisa

Leader                          Sandy

Specialists

Mandarin                    Fan                        Visual Arts                    Kylie                    Physical Education                  Rita

 STEM                            Fiona                  Performing Arts         Marilyn                Technology                                  Bec

Gloria has returned for the first few weeks before going on Maternity leave.

Learning Diversity Leader            Katrina

Technician                                             Brian

Office                          Jane                    Ruki                     Michelle

Maintenance                                        Gunther