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Parent & Carers Information

2022 Tea Towels

The limited-edition tea towel design is now available to be purchased. This tea towel is made up of self-portraits drawn by all our students and staff. Tea towels can be ordered by completing the form attached and returning with payment to the front office in an envelope clearly marked “TEA TOWEL ORDER” by Friday the 11th of November. 

Please contact the office for any further information.

Meat Tasting Fundraiser

This is a wonderful way to raise funds for our students 2023 Canberra excursion, any support is greatly appreciated! 

Perpetual Trophy Return 

As our presentation evening is quickly approaching we ask that all perpetual trophies won at last year’s presentation evening please be returned to the front office as soon as possible in preparation for this years presentation evening. 

Compass Data Collection Event

Please keep an eye out for all upcoming compass events regarding student details.  In the coming months we will be actively updating all students records regarding the following: 

  • Residential Addresses
  • Mailing Addresses
  • Contact Numbers
  • Email Addresses
  • Child's Medical Information - including all medical conditions
  • Emergency Contacts 

Please ensure these are accurately completed so that we have all the correct information for your child. 

School Correspondence 

A respectful reminder that all correspondence must be sent to the admin email address, guyadmin@arm.catholic.edu.au.  Please do not use educators'  individual email addresses, correspondence will be forwarded to the appropriate person from the admin email.  

As a school, we understand that on the rare occasion there will be information that is confidential or sensitive that will require a different approach. On these occasions, Parent/Carers should email the Principal at guyprincipal@arm.catholic.edu.au

School Attendance

Attendance Matters

  • Regular attendance at school is fundamental to student learning. Students who attend school regularly are more likely to achieve educational success and increase their career and life options.
  • Student attendance has been identified as an important aspect of a student’s wellbeing and failure to receive an education has been identified as a risk of harm factor.

If your child has to be absent from school, you must inform the school and provide a reason for your child’s absence. A small number of absences may be accepted by the principal. 

  • Attend a special religious ceremony
  • Is required to attend to a serious and/or urgent family situation (e.g. a funeral)
  • Is too sick to go to school or has an infectious illness.

There are a number of options available to notify the school:

  • Enter an attendance note in Compass
  • Send an email to guyadmin@arm.catholic.edu.au
  • Call the school on 02 67791661

Arriving Late or Leaving School Early

A reminder, due to child safety reasons the front gates of the school are closed as close to 9.00am as office duties allow each morning. If your child arrives after these gates have been closed and need to enter school through the front office they must be accompanied and signed in by a parent/carer as they are then considered late as the rolls will have been marked. 

 

Parents please note that students are not to be collected early from school unless they have an urgent appointment. School finishes at 3:10pm.

Library Days

Skills Questionnaire

Our students were lucky enough to have Jon Welsh and Riley Carroll coach our rugby league team that recently travelled to Inverell to compete. On the back of that, we have designed this form for the school to learn about the outstanding skills and talents of our Parent and Carers.  For the school to then possibly scaffold off these skills and encourage parent/carer engagement in the school. Please click on the link below & tell us more about you!

 

https://forms.gle/VsxdVZxodYHkrFFc7 

Working with Children Check

As COVID restrictions start to ease we can welcome parents and carers back into our school. With that being said we need to remind you that anyone coming into the school as a volunteer for example if you are attending school excursions, helping out at sporting events (swimming carnival, athletics carnival or cross country), assisting with P&F events or anything that involves children we are required by law to have your working with children check on file. This WWCC lasts 5 years and are free to obtain under the volunteer section. 

 

You can apply for this through the Service NSW website by clicking on this link https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-working-children-checkIf you have to obtain or renew your WWCC please email this to our school admin email guyadmin@arm.catholic.edu.au along with your date of birth as we require this for the check to be verified. If we already have your current WWCC on file you do not have to resend this to the school. Please don’t hesitate to contact the school if you have any questions. Thank you

 

SPECIAL REPORT: A Guide To Safe Partying

 

Teenage gatherings provide young people with important opportunities to interact and build on their social skills and experiences. Celebrations, partying and socialising are a fundamental rite of passage and one of the most important aspects of a young person’s life. However, it is possible for the best young person to get carried away with their peers and the euphoria of the moment.For parents and caregivers, keeping your young person safe can at times feel daunting and is often a compromise and a challenge. Most teenagers try to do the right thing most of the time, but your leadership as a role model is crucial. Your child may appear to be physically large and mature, but this is not necessarily matched by their emotional maturity and responsibility in behaviour.Every party has the potential to get out-of-hand as sometimes it’s hard for young partygoers to make good decisions. Communication and regular discussions are vital, particularly because young people are often faced with peer pressure to do things they prefer not to engage in. Hosting a celebration at home or at a venue can be a fun and memorable event but it is important to agree on the ground rules well before your event is announced to ensure there are no misunderstandings later on.If hosting an event, you owe your guests a ‘duty-of-care’ and should ensure all reasonable steps are taken to keep partygoers safe. This Special Report provides caregivers with list of things to consider when planning a celebration. We hope you take a moment to reflect on the information offered, and as always, we welcome your feedback. If this raises any concerns for you, a loved one or the wellbeing of your child, please seek medical or professional help.Here is the link to your special report https://stmarysguyra.catholic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-guide-safe-partying