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SCHOOL TV SPECIAL REPORT
Flood Support & Recovery
Being exposed to a natural disaster, either directly through lived experience or indirectly through the media, stirs up various feelings of sadness, depression, anxiety and frustration. Communities and families around Australia have been touched by the recent floods in NSW and Queensland with many still coming to terms with what has happened. While others are rallying together to provide much needed moral and financial support. As the clean-up continues, families are faced with the real presence of the disaster. Dealing with their emotions and providing support to their children and teenagers. How well young people cope, or manage any trauma, will depend on specific risk factors in existence before, during and after the event. It is vital to talk and listen to them to help them process their feelings. Parents and caregivers need to remain vigilant in monitoring their children during this time and check in with them regularly. They may be distressed by images they have seen either physically or through social media and news reports. Young people may exhibit or experience a wide range of emotional reactions and it is therefore important to reassure them that what they are feeling is considered normal.This Special Report offers a number of strategies to help support families during this time of recovery. We hope you take a moment to reflect on the information offered. 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://stxaviersgunnedah.catholic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-flood-support-recovery
COMPASS PAY
You now have the ability to pay and consent for events and excursions on the Compass Parent Portal. From now, you will receive an email with an event notification. You can follow the link in the email or go onto your Compass Parent Portal to pay and consent. There is no need for paper forms to be sent home and returned to school.
Payments for canteen, fees, uniforms etc will remain on QKR for the time being. Event and excursion payments will be made on Compass.
Please see the attached PDF with instructions on how to pay and consent online.
Fees
Statements for Term 1 have been emailed. Payment is due by Thursday 31/03/2022. Should you have any concerns or queries regarding payment please do not hesitate to contact Jeni Muller in the office.
Teacher Emails
You can email your child's teacher directly from Compass.
- On the Compass App from the Home page, click on the menu icon on top left hand corner
- Click on Open in Browser
- Click Email Teachers