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SCHOOL PHOTOS FRIDAY - SUMMER UNIFORM

P and F meeting  15th March 7pm

Dear Parents and Carers

When all seems helpless and too hard - we pray! We pray for the people in Australia who are devastated by the loss of family and homes, for our local communities

facing flood and damage, for the citizens of the Ukraine who are fighting to the last to keep their country safe and free. For all in our community who have their troubles and trials we pray.  Accompaniment is sometimes all we can do in very difficult situations that we can't fix for others. We can accompany them on their journey, commiserate with them, listen to them, we can pray for them. I hope that you have all managed to stay safe and as dry as possible and that all of your families are also safe.

The photo (to the right) is St Mary’s Cathedral last Wednesday night, in the rain, lit by the Ukraine flag.

                                       A Clean up Australia Day Prayer

All-powerful God, you are present in the whole universe

and in the smallest of your creatures.

You embrace with your tenderness all that exists.

Pour out upon us the power of your love, that we may protect life and beauty.

Bring healing to our lives,

that we may protect the world and not prey on it,

that we may sow beauty, not pollution and destruction.

Touch the hearts of those who look only for gain

at the expense of the poor and the earth.

Teach us to discover the worth of each thing,

to be filled with awe and contemplation,

to recognize that we are profoundly united with every creature

as we journey towards your infinite light.

We thank you for being with us each day.

Encourage us, we pray, in our struggle

for justice, love and peace.

Amen

Pope Francis, Laudato Si

Goals Setting meetings feedback

We had a large number of responses to our goal setting meetings feedback. Thank you for those who filled out the short survey - the feedback was mostly overwhelmingly positive and parents stated that they found the meetings really beneficial. In terms of changes many parents said the formats were good. Some said they would like more time and others that they would like either a copy of the goals before or after the meetings. On a rating scale of 5 the average score was 4.7 out of 5 so we feel we have come close to finding a good balance for the meetings.

We will schedule the next meetings in Week 5, Term Two.  This will take the place of the end of term report interview as we feel that this is a more valuable meeting that will help shape and define new goals for second semester and will mean that when the reports come out there will be no surprises at the grades or goals contained within. As restrictions ease we should be able to have more parents come on site and we can resume quick catchups and meetings onsite between parents and teachers.

Please see the article below regarding the Sacred Heart Parent engagement Series 2 commencing from 16th March.

Our Heartfelt morning coffee is cancelled for tomorrow but will resume next week. We had a lovely turn up last week.

We have had a number of Covid cases last week but they continue to remain low.

Last Friday we farewelled Mrs Michelle Kelly who will be on maternity leave for the rest of 2022. The P and F surprised Mr Brierley on Monday morning with a beautiful gift for Emily and himself. The birth of their first child is imminent and is such an exciting time for them. Mr Brierley will take two weeks paternity leave over the coming weeks. For any matters that you would normally refer to Nick please feel free to contact me.

Open Day - Friday the 18th March 9.30am prospective students in 2023.

Our Open Day usually aligns with Catholic Schools Week so this year it will be held on Friday the 18th of March at 9.30am. Please let friends and family know that it is coming up. Sydney Catholic Schools has prepared a new online enrolment portal that is ready for our Open Day so if you are enrolling a sibling it might be good to utilise this new system.  Please go to the enrolment tab on our website and click on "Enrol Now" : shmosman.catholic.edu.au

This term will end with our Staff Development Day on the Eucharist. School will finish for the term on Thursday the 7th April. Our second Staff Development Day for the year will be held on Tuesday the 26th April. Term 2 will commence for students on Wednesday the 27th April.on

Regards

Julie Caldwell

School Covid Update

• Parents entering the school must be invited to come
  
• Anyone providing services at school must show their vaccination certificate
• Parents must be informed of and agree to the risks inherent in any activity or excursion that is undertaken through the school

Session Two : Addition and Subtraction Yrs 2-6

Parents of students 2- 6 (and all others who are interested)  are invited to a Zoom information session and question time on

Wednesday 16th March at 9:30am 

This session will outline:

• Addition and Subtraction skills K-6
• Those new fangled ways of trading!
• How to help your child at home

Please use this link to access the Zoom session: https://scscatholic.zoom.us/j/93167645966

Password: parents

Session Three : Helping Reluctant Readers K-6

Parents of students K- 6  are invited to a Zoom information session and question time on

Wednesday 30th March at 9:30am 

This session will outline:

• Some reasons for reluctance towards reading
• Ideas to try at home
• How to access online and hard copy reading materials for your child

Please use this link to access the Zoom session: https://scscatholic.zoom.us/j/93167645966

Password: parents

School photos will be taken THIS Friday 11th March.  

Please see the online flyer.  Parents are able to order at any time, however sibling orders are only available until 7am on the morning of photography. 

This is a Covid safe event and bookings are essential. We have a Covid safe plan in operation which includes physical distancing, ventilation and good hygiene. 

Dear SCECS families,

Effective from Friday 4th March, all parents, carers, and guardians of primary school children can apply for a $500 BASC (before and after school care) Voucher for each eligible child. This initiative is running similarly to the Dine and Discover vouchers.

We have compiled an FAQ of some of the common questions being asked, just to keep you up to date. NSW DOE also has a FAQ page.

What is the BASC Voucher?

The BASC Voucher entitles families of primary school children attending before and after school care $500 dollars towards the cost of gap fees

How do I apply for the voucher?

Families can apply for the voucher through Service NSW between 28 February and 30 September 2022.

When can I apply for the voucher?

You can apply for the BASC voucher from 28 February 2022 to 30 September 2022.

How do I redeem my voucher?

You can present your voucher on your device or as a printed version for scanning. You can also email it to the service email account in PDF form for the Coordinator to scan.

What is the last day I can redeem my voucher?

The last day to redeem your voucher is 31 December 2022

Does the voucher apply to Vacation care bookings?

Yes, the voucher applies to Vacation care bookings as well as before and after school care

Can I use my voucher to pay money I already owe?

No, your voucher can only be used for fees after the 28^th of February 2022

How do I use my voucher if I can only scan it once?

Once your voucher is scanned, a credit amount of $500 will be placed on your account. This credit amount will be used to pay your childcare gap fees.

When does the voucher expire?

Once redeemed, all credit must be used by 30 June 2023

What happens when my voucher runs out?

You will revert back to paying the gap fee.

Let me know if you have any other questions, and keep an eye out next week for upcoming Vacation Care information.

Kind regards,

Liam Jowitt | SCECS OSHC Mosman Coordinator
8 Cardinal St | Mosman NSW 2088
m: 0436 646 753
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