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Notices

Messages and dates for the calendar

Ambrose

As we draw closer to the conclusion of the School Year, we kindly remind you that in January, 2023, Ambrose will be offering our usual Vacation Care Opportunities for all which can be viewed here. If this is of interest to you, please kindly book by completing this form. If you would like to find out more, please ask any of the Ambrose members or via email. 

 

St Luke's students not returning in 2023

In order for teachers and staff to prepare and plan for our 2023 learning groups, we ask those families not returning to St Luke's in 2023 to email stlukesmarsdenpark@parra.catholic.edu.au.  This is also in line with CEDP policy to give 10 weeks notice on withdrawing students from the college. 

 

Lost Property

Clothing items, or other lost property such as drink bottles and lunch boxes are taken to the lost property area of the school. This is located in the Marketplace, beside the Spanish Steps,  and opposite the welcome centre/student foyer. You may direct your child to search the lost property for any missing items, or alternatively, you may enter the school and look for the items yourself. Teachers will do their best to return any lost items to your child if the item is clearly labelled with your child’s name and class, however it is also also your child’s responsibility to manage their belongings. 

 

Buses 

We have received notification of a student with concerns from a member of the public speaking to students on the school busses. We have reminded students about speaking to strangers, but would encourage parents to have a conversation with their children to ensure that they raise it with the bus driver if there are any concerns. 

 

Getting to school by bus in 2023

Will your child be catching the bus to school in 2023? Applications are now open for a School Opal cards.  As it’s a busy time of year, we highly recommend you make this application before the end of Term 4. It’s also good to check the bus timetable to make your child’s journey to school as easy as possible. 

 

Here is how it works:

School Opal cards All students catching the bus in 2023 will need a School Opal card.Under the School Student Transport Scheme, eligible students can apply for free or subsided travel between home and school.For more information about the School Student Transport Scheme and how to apply for a School Opal Card, visit https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/#/ from a desktop computer, and click 'apply for a school travel pass'. Applications for 2023 opened at the start of Term 4.

Bus timetables Busways is the school bus operator that runs your schools’ bus services. To find your child’s school bus timetable visit the Busways website by using the following steps:1. Go to busways.com.au/nsw 2. Click on ‘school services’ in the navigation bar and then proceed to ‘school timetables’3. Enter the school’s name in the field that says ‘enter a school name’4. Select the school’s name and the timetable should open on your device.   If you are unable to find or search for the school’s name, use the drop-down menus on the same web page to find the school.5. Once the timetable is opened, you will be able to identify which school bus services are available in your area for your child to use.

 

Upcoming Events

  • Monday 12 December - Year 10 Bridging ceremony at 1:30pm
  • Monday 12 December - Kinder Student-led Conferences 3pm-6pm
  • Tuesday 13 December - Year 10 excursion - Cables Water park
  • Wednesday 14 December - Whole-school liturgy at 11am
  • Wednesday 14 December - K-10 Student-led Conferences 3pm-6pm
  • Thursday 15 December - K-10 Student-led conferences 8am - 4pm (pupil free day)
  • Thursday 15 December - 2023 Kindergarten Orientation

Remaining Pupil free days for 2022 are as follows: 

Term 4

  • Thursday 15 December 
    • Student-led conferences - no classes
    • 2023 Kindergarten Orientation.
  • Friday 16 December - Staff Development Day - No classes.

2023 Commencement of school year:

Term 1

  • Tuesday 31 January Students in Years 7, 9, 10, 11 & 12 commence 2023
  • Wednesday 1 February Students in Years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 8 commence 2023 Kindergarten commence on staggered times.
  • Thursday 2 February Students in Kindergarten commence full days.