Dear Families,

It is terrific to have all our students back again after the state 'snap lockdown' these past few days. I hope that your children were able to complete some school directed learning tasks as well as engage in some family activities.

The students seemed happy today and once again resume their participation in our school based learning programs. I thank you for your support in following directions from our Chief Health Officer.

I thank the staff who used 'the lockdown' time to supervise students both at school and home, plan programs and engage in a range of Professional Learning activities.

COVID Safe Principles for schools will of course continue to be followed. As COVID -19 is a new virus, new scientific research is regularly emerging. We will continue to follow the directions of the Chief Health Officer and Catholic Education Office. As we saw last Friday, these directions can change week by week, or day by day. We will continue to adapt to support our students as best we can.

Key behaviours required for reducing COVID-19 transmission risk, include ensuring your child stays home when unwell. COVID/ Flu like symptoms require you to be tested. At school we will promote regular hand hygiene.

Parents are asked to wear a mask when onsite.

Lent

Yesterday began the Season Of Lent. In the absence of our Ash Wednesday Liturgy we plan to gather again at school with our students for a reflective ceremony. We will let you know of a date.

School Photos

The School Photos will take place NEXT Monday 22nd February.

Students will wear School Summer Uniform. Please note that students are officially able to wear either white or grey socks with their uniform.

Meet & Greet Conversations

As you would have read in yesterday's email, a reminder that these face to face meetings will take place NEXT Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th February. These meetings will take place at school in your child's classroom. You will need to book in your 10 minute Interview times online. ALL parents are required to book online at https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code?z=Z7AxSV and enter the code 3supg

These bookings will close at 4pm on Sunday.

Please note that school will finish early on Tuesday 23rd February at 1:10pm. (OSHC will operate from this time)

Meet & Greet Conversations will begin at 1:45pm - 7:45 pm on Tuesday.

On Wednesday 24th February Conversations will begin at 3:30pm and conclude at 6:00pm.

The purpose of these meetings is for the teachers to hear from you about your insights into your child and how we may best help them learn.

A proforma was send with yesterday's email which you can complete before the meeting or can be brought to the meeting to support this 10 minute conversation.

Parents will need to sign upon arrival via a QR code at the doors to the school buildings when they arrive. If possible wait outside and enter the classroom just prior to the time of your conversation. Please wear a mask and practise social distancing.

Please note the back gate will remain open for the duration.

Prep Information Evening

With COVID restrictions preventing last Tuesday's Prep information evening, we have decided to send some information home to you in writing in due course.

We will also talk further around Literacy and Numeracy and answer any questions at our Prep Pizza with the Principal evening on March 10th. Any issues/ clarifications please ensure you speak to the class teacher. Leaders are also here to assist you.

Safety around parking

An important and friendly reminder to all parents and grandparents to take particular care when dropping off or picking up children. At peak times there are many students, parents, grandparents and toddlers around both the Parish Carpark and at the Back Gate. It can be quite congested and requires everyone to be extremely watchful and patient. Please be mindful of pedestrian traffic. For the safety of everyone, please be careful and follow the instructions of any school and street signage.

Please be courteous and respectful of the rights of local traders and neighbours when you park in the surrounding streets to drop off or pick up your children.

Do not park in or over neighbours driveways.

In Dunoon Court outside the shops please ensure you do not block users from accessing or leaving shop carparks. You may have to "let the public" in and out - patience and respect is the key!

Do not drop your child off on the on Corner of Studley and Bevis Street in the no standing area.

At Police Road, John our Crossing Supervisor, does an amazing job, getting students and community members across the crossing. Please be particularly careful when approaching the crossing in your car and never drive through the crossing when the Supervisor steps out on to the Road.

The Council and Police do and will continue to enforce fines on people who are not obeying the law. Fines are significant.

School Newsletter

This year the School Newsletter will be sent home fortnightly rather than weekly.

Thursday 18th February

Wednesday 3rd March

Wednesday 17th March

Wednesday 31st March

In alternate weeks Dates to Remember will be sent to you via email

Other important reminders will be sent via email or hard copy.

From the Parish... Garden Club Sale!

For those interested there will be a Garden Sale at St John Vianney's along side the Church Hall on Sunday 28th Feb at 9am - 12-noon.

Cash only :)

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