GENERAL NEWS

MOTHERS DAY

Students to wear sport uniform tomorrow(Friday). As Mass is in the Undercroft students, mums and visitors are strongly encouraged to wear/pack a jumper and/or jacket. 

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE TENDER

We are inviting suitably qualified contractors to maintain the grounds of our school.

CAR DROP OFF AND PICK UP

A reminder that if you are dropping your child at school in the morning using car drop off, please do not get out of your car. This is for children that can independently exit the car and are happy to walk into school by themselves. If your child needs to be walked to the gate, then you will need to park your car and walk them in. We appreciate your understanding.

KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS FOR 2024

Applications have now closed for Kindergarten 2024.  All applications now received will be immediately placed on our 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.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

In Week 5 our diocese will celebrate Catholic Schools Week. Our schools share in the Diocesan mission to Proclaim, Witness and Serve so as to shape our students as well formed individuals who have a Catholic framework for living in the world of today. 

This year the theme for Catholic Schools week is 'Renew with Hope'.

WALK SAFELY TO SCHOOL DAY

National Walk Safely to School Day is a community initiative that aims to raise awareness of the health, road safety, transport and environmental benefits that regular walking (especially to and from school) can provide for the long term well-being of our children. Now in its 24th year, the annual event encourages parents and teachers to teach road safety skills and support the importance of regular walking, not just on 19th May, but every day.

SCHOOL PHOTOS

PUPIL FREE DAYS

The following are the Pupil Free Days for the remainder of 2023.

Please mark in your diary....

Monday 22nd May

Monday 18th December

Tuesday 19th December

Esteem Care are able to offer their services on Monday 22nd May. Families who currently attend Esteem should have received an email. Please see the  'Esteem Kids' section of the newsletter for more contact details. 

VERITAS

Our Veritas Awards stem from our school motto - ‘Veritas’ - meaning truth. The Veritas Award is awarded to students who have been consistently displaying citizenship, leadership and/or Christian Living. Students receiving a Veritas Award are those students who have displayed our ‘Rules for Living’ in their everyday interactions. This term our focus is on ‘Valuing, respecting and caring for others’. 

Congratulations to the following children who received Veritas Awards recently; 

Sophie Leys, Boston Walker, Jaiden Allen, Addison Bartlett, Harry York, Hannah Killeen, Marlee Prussing, Nicholas O'Keefe, Willow Newton, Noah Hobden, Nelson Rodda, Ryan Pham, Annie Davidson, Lara Macdonald, Molly Sheridan, Thomas Marsh, Lani Allen, Baxter Barry, Carter Brown, Mia Scott, Charles Igbenije, Claudia Eason, Molly Stokeld and Ava Barnes.

SRC - TERM 2

Well done to the following children who have been elected by their peers to be their class SRC for Term 2.

3T - Lara Ebzery

3I - Eli Johnson

3W - Felix Rodda

4P - Nate Drury

4M - Molly Jones

4B - Myah Prussing

5H - Kate Wellington

5M - Ivy Rodda

5W - Sofia Michell

TOYS AND BALLS FROM HOME

Students are asked not to bring in 'toys' or balls from home as we have plenty of tennis balls, soccer balls, basketballs and footballs that the students can access before school and at each break. Handballs are the only type of ball that can be brought to school (please ensure they are labelled with your child's name). 

A Lego table, the sandpit (with a variety of containers and spades), the car track (with mini cars and trucks) and picnic tables (with mini figures) in the school garden area also offer students a place to play with friends.   

SCHOOL UNIFORM - SUMMER TO WINTER

All students are now expected to be wearing their full winter uniform. Lowes stock all the St Nicholas uniforms, or we have a selection available in our clothing pool. Our winter uniform on Tuesdays and Thursdays includes the wearing of a tie for both boys and girls. Thank you for your support in ensuring that our students take pride in how they wear their uniform. 

STUDENT-LED LEARNING CONFERENCES

To continue the wonderful support you have for your child’s education, please mark in your diaries the period between 12th - 23rd June (Week 8 & 9) 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.

ICAS TESTING

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:  FKG644

• The ICAS Parent Portal will be open for Term 2 to register. 
• No registration or payment will be accepted at school.
• Late entries will not be accepted. 

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR DRUM LESSONS

If your child is interested in learning the drums at school please contact Isaac Smith from the Conservatorium of Music on 0467 666 910.

COVID INFORMATION

At the end of 2022, National Cabinet announced that people who test positive to COVID-19 do not need to isolate. In line with this announcement, schools will continue to follow guidance issued by NSW Health to support the safety and wellbeing of our school communities. 

Staff and students with COVID-19 symptoms

If a student or staff member is unwell and has any symptoms they should always test for COVID-19 and not attend school until they are symptom free. 

Positive COVID-19 cases

If a student or staff member receives a positive result with a RAT or PCR test they should:

1.Record the positive result through the Services NSW website or app

2. Notify the school of the positive results as soon as possible

ADIG BONUS SAVER ACCOUNT

Please see a short video about the ADIG Bonus Saver Account.

https://vimeo.com/contentcrew/review/795084561/500425f999 

NATIONAL CONSISTENT COLLECTION OF DATA