From the Principal
Dear Parents and Carers,
A warm welcome to all families to Term 2. I hope that the school holiday period has been a welcomed change of pace for you and your children.
The school term ahead is the shortest of the year however, we have many activities planned, so it is sure to be fun-filled, informative and community-minded.
Anzac Day
Yesterday, we as a nation paused to honour and acknowledge the sacrifice and dedication of our service men and women in representing and protecting Australia’s national interests.
On this day, we remember military personnel that have died, have served and are currently serving in Australia’s defence forces.
To assist with talking about the significance of Anzac Day and the themes associated with it, this short animated clip may help with the conversation in your family.
"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them."
Inform and Empower Parent Session - a must for all families. Wednesday 10th May
YOU COULD WIN AN IPAD!
Register Now for this important and vital information session about your children's well-being and safety in the digital world.
Every family who attends the session will be given a ticket to have a chance at winning Apple iPad 9th Generation. The prize will be drawn on the night, and you must be in attendance to receive it.
We aim to have one parent or family representative from every school family attend. To assist with this, we are offering a supervised kids' movie session in an adjacent classroom at the same time as the Parent Information session. St Simon's staff will run this movie session and is only for primary aged students (No preschooler, toddlers or babies)
Now it is your turn!
Step One: Register for the Session by clicking here
Step Two: If you would like to use the primary-aged movie session as a way to allow you to attend, please click here to register.
Step Three: Arrive at the session on Wednesday 10th May 7pm to get your chance to win an iPad!
Upcoming Events: Families are welcome to attend
Coming up this week we will be gathering as a school community on Friday 28th April at 2:30 pm to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus with an Alleluia Day Liturgy. Our Year 3 students will lead the liturgy.
Our fortnightly school assembly return as of Friday, 5th May in the School Hall and will held on even-numbered weeks throughout the term. The dates for these assemblies are 5th May, 19th May, 2nd June and 16th June.
2024 Prep Enrollments - Siblings
This is a reminder that families with a child starting in Prep in 2024 must fill out an enrolment form as soon as possible. This will assist with our planning and organisation for the 2024 school year.
This year we have transitioned to a digital enrolment form workflow, which can be accessed by clicking here or visiting the school website by clicking Apply Now. All supporting documentation, including birth and immunisation records, can be uploaded through this new workflow. If you have any questions, please get in touch with the school office.
School Closure Day - Monday 22nd May
Please note that Monday, 22nd May, will be a school closure day to allow staff to continue the planning and implementing our Positive Behaviour for Learning Program. This time will also be used for staff to complete refresher CPR and Management of Anaphylaxis training courses.
Beyond Edu Care will have a pupil-free care program available to families who require care of their children on this day.
Tom on Long Service Leave
Finally, I will be on long service leave from Wednesday, 26th April and will return to work on Monday, 8th May. During my absence, Deputy Principals Hedy Carvalho and Monica Rayner will very capably lead the school.
God bless,
Tom Wursthorn
Principal