Dear Parents and Carers

Next week we will welcome all our children back to school. The students have begun to settle back into the routines of school. It has been good to have this transition time as it has been a big readjustment for many children. It is good to see their smiles and hear their voices again. If your child is having trouble readjusting to school life please let their teachers know and we will be able to put extra support in for them. As parents are unable to come on site as yet, teachers are very happy to call you and let you know how your children are going. Please send your child’s class teacher an email with a request for a call.

In order to make things as safe as possible for everyone we will have to change a few procedures from next Monday. Please take time to read them and act on them as it will make the difference between a smooth beginning and end to the school day or very long and frustrating queues of cars. All schools have been given permission to have staggered starts and finishes to ensure we get children safely on and off the premises. The safest way to collect and drop off children is still by car. This will be reviewed weekly. 

Arrival and Dismissal for Term 2, Week 5

Arrival Week 5 - Week 10 Term 2

This will be the same as it currently is. We have noticed that it is busiest from 8.30-8.45am. In order to stagger our arrivals and to not cause traffic jams and long wait times can you please consider arriving at school from 8.10 -8.30am to alleviate congestion. As arrival time now means an extra teacher duty the gates will be locked from 8.45am. (the bell is at 8.40am).  The gate will be locked and the children will need to enter via the front door of the school by ringing the intercom.

Dismissal Week 5 - Week 10 Term 2

Car-line parents

We would ask parents to please take note of these times as it will be very unlikely that your child will be ready and waiting if you decide to come to car-line early. In this case, we usually ask parents to ‘circle the block’ and rejoin the end of the line at the end of Cardinal St.

To make the flow of traffic quicker -

• Arrive at the allotted time
• Ensure your children know how they are getting home
• If you are taking two groups of children ensure they know and are together
• Don't get out of the car - teachers will assist with bags

Kameruka /Playground Dismissal

Students will be in lines at the bottom of the basketball court by 3.00pm. We do not expect extended wait times for playground dismissal at this stage. Parents should stay behind the orange cones. We would ask that children alert the supervising staff before leaving with a parent or guardian.

We wish you a calm and quiet week and we look forward to seeing you all next week.

Regards

Julie Caldwell

This week, we asked some teachers what they miss about being a kid. Please enjoy this video with your children.  Some of these may resonate with you..... 

What teachers miss about being a Kid

Mr. De's pushup challenge:

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported Mr De-Villiers in the 2020 Headspace Pushup Challenge. As of Tuesday 19th May, Mr De-Villiers has completed a total of 1306 push ups and raised $475 for the support of youth Mental Health. For those who would like to support and/or keep track of his progress please click this Push Up Challenge Link.

We can’t believe that we are just about half-way through Term 2 already! Where has the time gone? We hope some of that time has been spent escaping with a book.

Next week, the Library will be open again for students to visit and borrow books. Could you please take the time now to look for books at home that need to be returned and ensure that your child has a library bag too.

The Library layout has changed a little making it easier to find and select books at all levels for all students. Looking forward to sharing it with you all. We still need to practice good, safe hygiene and students will be reminded of this as they enter the Library.

Our Premier’s Reading Challenge is well underway and we have a wall filling up with the names of our students who have completed their challenge already.  Encourage your child to join up if they haven’t already done so. Password details were sent to all students however, if details have been lost, or if there are problems logging in, please email me – cecilia.jago@syd.catholic.edu.au

Some more great news to share – Book Week 2020 is still going ahead, but has been postponed until Term 4, October 17^th to 23^rd.  The theme is CURIOUS MINDS, WILD CREATURES!

Just wait till you see what we have organised……. Watch this space!                                                           

 Stay safe and happy reading.

 Cecilia and Josie

COMPASS: