Dear Families,

Despite a range of restrictions still in place and the school flooding event last weekend, it is fantastic to see that all our students and staff are back into the swing of school life, immersing themselves in their learning and enjoying being with each other.

COVID

If a child, parent or family member becomes COVID Positive please inform the school immediately. If anyone is showing any symptoms, it is vitally important that you get tested. Should there be a positive case within our community we will take advice from the Department of Health via MACS.

PREP 2022 TRANSITION PROCESS

The Transition Program for our 2022 PREPS begins next MONDAY 15th NOVEMBER.

The transition sessions will take place on the following dates:

Monday 15th November - 9.30am - 10.45am

Monday 22nd November - 9.30am - 10.45am

Monday 29th November - 9.30am - 10.45am

We are very excited to be welcoming our 2022 Prep students.

Arrangements

Please meet at the front gate at 9:20am for sign in. Staff will then walk the students to the classrooms.

Parents are not required to stay. Parents can pick their child up at the front gate at 10:45am (Please be on time).

All parents are required to have their phone on in case the school needs to contact you at any time throughout the session.

The 2022 Preps will be participating in various activities both within and outside the classrooms. Various staff will be assisting the transition program each Monday.

Please note if a parent is required to be with a child who is unsettled in the school buildings, the parent must show evidence of their vaccination.

Flooding to School buildings

Unfortunately, the very heavy rain late Saturday afternoon has resulted in the School Administration Building being flooded. The flooding affected the carpet / wet areas the in office areas and the Art room, Library and staffroom. There has also been some flood damage to the carpet of 3/4HP and 1/2DS classrooms.

We are working with our Insurance Company to manage the situation.

The students in 3/4HP and 1/2DS will be using the Performing Arts area. Art classes, Performing Arts classes and Library classes will continue to be held in classrooms until further notice.

I thank you for your understanding and support.

School Concert

Despite our best intentions the planned School Concert will not go ahead. We have had several barriers to deal with. These included many weeks of remote learning and Government restrictions which did not allow for groups to gather or sing as a class, level or whole school. Finally, last week, our Performing Arts Teacher, Beth Lacey who oversees the performance and event had a fall and broke her ankle. She will not be able to return for several weeks. I am sure you understand why we have had to make the difficult decision to cancel the concert for 2021.

Staff News

Great excitement !!!! Our Congratulations to Miss Leyla who has announced her engagement to Matt Klasan!! We wish them every blessing as they plan for their wedding.

FROM THE PARISH.....

Please read our dedicated page form the Parish in regard to the Parish Fundraiser/ Raffle

Birthdays

We acknowledge the following birthdays from Thursday 11th November - Wednesday 24th November

Happy Birthday! We hope that you enjoy your special day!