This Fortnight's News 

School Photos

School photos will take place on Tuesday 28th March.  More information will be distributed in the coming weeks.

Assembly

This year's assembly will take place on Friday. Assembly occurs on the odd week of Term starting in week 3 from 2.30 pm - 3.15 pm. Parents and carers are welcome to attend.

Fee Schedule 2023

Please find the fee schedule outlined below. We are pleased to inform you that all fees paid in full by 24th February will receive a 10% discount.  If you would like to set up a payment plan for 2023 please contact the office or email: admin@safranksth.catholic.edu.au

Second-Hand Uniform Shop 

The second-hand uniform shop will be open twice a week. 

Tuesday 8.50 am -9.15 am

Thursday 3.00 pm - 3.15 pm

If these times aren't suitable we are happy to put items aside at the office for collection at another time. Please email us at admin@safranksth.catholic.edu.au

Calendar Updates

Please see the February "at a glance" monthly calendar to help you keep up to date with all our events.

Late Arrivals and Extended Absences 

All late arrivals must come via the office and sign in. We are happy to assist you and your children at the office. If in doubt, please drop by so we can make sure your child has arrived at school safely. This avoids us from sending you a clarification text. If you have a senior student please remind them they must come via the office to let us know they have arrived at school.

Extended absences for example holidays during term time need to be communicated with our principal, Mrs Carrie Rodda. Please email her directly: principal@safranksth.catholic.edu.au

Food & Drinks on the Playground

Just a friendly reminder that no food or drinks are to be consumed on the playground by visitors, parents, or siblings of students. We have a number of students with severe anaphylaxis. Any foods containing milk and milk protein must not be consumed on the school grounds (including all takeaway coffee, drinks in keep cups, etc). We kindly ask for your co-operation, if you have any questions please contact the office. 

School Hats

As part of our SunSmart policy hats are to be worn in Term 1. Please ensure that your child has their hat at school.  If you need to purchase a new one they are available at the office.

Staying safe from mosquitoes

Recent wet and warm weather has increased mosquito breeding. Mosquitoes can carry diseases that may be passed on to people through mosquito bites. A range of mosquito-borne diseases have recently been detected in mosquitoes in northern Victoria.  Mosquito-borne diseases can cause serious illness, including infections of the brain, with children, particularly at risk.

The best way to prevent mosquito-borne diseases is to avoid mosquito bites. 

In line with community health advice, families can protect against mosquito bites by:

• using insect repellent that contains picaridin or DEET on all exposed skin if outdoors when mosquitoes are observed, from October to March
• wearing long, loose-fitting clothing outdoors if possible if mosquitoes are around and covering exposed skin as much as possible. Summer school uniforms, including polos and shorts, can continue to be worn, but students should use insect repellent on exposed skin if mosquitoes are active
• limiting outdoor activity when mosquitoes are active.

Further information:

• A handy guide to help protect you and your family from mosquito-borne disease
• Better Health Channel information about preventing mosquito-borne diseases.

Book Club

This year's first book club catalogues have gone out to students, with orders to be finalised by 20th February.