COLOUR MUFTI WALK-ATHON 

We have 4 weeks to go till our first Colour Mufti Walk-a-thon event on Friday, 27 September at Thomas Gibson Park. Please find the fundraising link that can be shared via email or social media to help fundraise much needed funds for our School. Any donation no matter how big or small, will go towards creating a sacred space for our students within the School.

The link is: https://colourwalkathon.gofundraise.com.au/

For any family that raises money, you will go into the draw to win the major prize of a Lego set valued at $150 or one of three runners up prizes valued at $50.

Father’s Day

Thank you to all who donated goods and volunteered their time to make Father’s Day special for all the Father figures in our student's lives. I hope you all were able to enjoy a family filled day.

Parent Volunteers

Over the last couple of weeks we have had plenty of opportunities for parent volunteers to assist in our school community. We are very thankful for the many ways that parents are able to support the school, whether it be with time, donations or sharing of expertise. It is always welcomed and greatly appreciated. Here are a few of the recent events where you have excelled in your support and generosity; disco, Grandparent’s Day, classroom parent readers, Father’s Day Stall, donations. 

Book Fair

Thank you to all the grandparents/students who donated books to our library last week. Your continued support is always appreciated; we raised an amazing total of $1,490.00!! All books have been issued to each student donor. Thank you to the Wollongong Catholic Woman’s League -Thirroul Branch for your generous donation to our library on Book Week. We are so grateful for your kindness.

Mrs Medina – Library School Support Officer

Student Support - Injury and Medical Conditions

A reminder that the regulations and requirements from the Catholic Education Office for a school when a student has an injury have changed. When a student is at school and has an injury that requires adjustments to be put in place (this could include, broken bones, use of crutches, fractures etc) the school now requires a medical certificate to certify that the student is fit to return to school. In addition the medical certificate needs to outline what the child can and can not do at the school, for example the student is fit to return to school, they are unable to participate in any physical activity. If your child injures themselves out of school hours please keep this in mind as you receive medical treatment. 

It should also be noted that if your child requires prescription or non prescription medication, a Medical Authorisation Form must be obtained from the school office and once completed the medication is to be kept at the office. Students are not to have their medication in their school bags.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Student Absences, Early Departures and Late Arrivals 

A student’s attendance at school is an important part of their learning journey. Not only is it a legal requirement but it also forms a critical part of their social, emotional and academic growth as a young person. 

There have been many children turning up to school late and leaving early. Please limit appointments to before or after school hours and attempt to have holiday breaks during the student vacation period. In line with the revised Diocesan Policy we will be following up with a letter to any families who are consistently late to school. If your child is running late and has arrived after 9am they MUST be signed in by an adult, please do not drop them off at the school gate and allow them to come through the office unattended.

Thank you for your cooperation with this procedure.

SUMMER UNIFORM CHANGE OVER:

Our official uniform changeover date for students to wear full summer uniform is Monday, 14 October - Week 1 Term 4. 

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