St Michael's Catholic Parish Primary School Thirroul
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Station Street
Thirroul NSW 2515
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Email: info@smtdow.catholic.edu.au
Phone: 02 4267 2560
Fax: 02 4268 1482

School News

Welcome Back!

What a delight it has been to hear the voices of children in a full class. The Kindergarten and Year 1 students have exceeded all expectations. They have returned with enthusiasm and a love of school and learning. They may be leaving school a little more tired than usual this week, but they have stepped right back into school routine. It has been a joy to see them each and every day


Uniform Expectations

Focus: Hair 

As we all exit out of lockdown, we are all racing to the hair dressers and barbers for that very long awaited cut. It is timely to revisit the school’s uniform expectations in regards to hair as we prepare for the return to school. 

Please note below the school expectations for hair:

  • Hair that is below the shoulders or falls in the face must be tied back
  • No hair colour or dye
  • Hair should be neat and tidy, not to invite comment.
    • This means no mullets, mohawks or extreme hair styles

Thank you for your cooperation with the school rules and expectations in regards to uniform and hair.

Drop Off and Pick up Procedures

Car drop off and pick up is the preferred method of arriving and leaving the school in the current restrictions that we are required to follow. Please read the procedures of car drop off and pick up that will keep everyone safe and the pick up running smoothly without holding up traffic. It is important that parents remain in the car for pick up and drop off, the area is only zoned as a drop off zone, not a parking zone.

 

St Michael’s Thirroul Morning Drop Off and Afternoon Pick Up Procedures

CAR drop off and pick up is the preferred method

Morning Drop Off - (8.30am - 9.00am)

Afternoon Pick Up - (3.00pm - 3.30pm)
  • Parents are to drive up to the drop off and pick up zone and are required to remain in their car
  • Students to walk into the school grounds
  • Parents are to drive up to the drop off and pick up zone and are required to remain in their car
  • Students will be called in the afternoon and escorted to their car by staff

If there is no space available at the drop off or pick up zone, parents must drive around the block and return to the drop off or pick up zone.

 

  • Students in Tenison and MacKillop House will be picked up between 3.00pm and 3.15pm (preferably using car pick up)
  • Students in Penola and Fitzroy House will be picked up between 3.15pm and 3.30pm (preferably using car pick up)
  • Students catching the bus, walking home or accessing Big Fat Smiles after school care will remain in their class cohort and leave as usual, ie 3.15pm dismissal

Raymond Road Works - 1st November - 2 weeks

We have been advised by council that they will be completing major works on Raymond Road for 2 weeks from 1 November. This means that there will be NO parking available for the duration of the work. If we receive any other information or there are any other changes to school procedures we will communicate via Compass.

Term Dates and Already Allocated Pupil Free Days 2022

All Catholic schools from 2022 onwards will have the beginning and end of school year pupil free days aligned to the Department of Education Model for 2022 onwards. All schools CEO and Department schools are to determine at their discretion the timing of pupil free days in Terms 2 & 3.

Term 1, 2022

  • 28 January - Staff Return Pupil Free Day (Friday) 
  • 31 January - Staff at School Pupil Free Day (Monday) 
  • 1 February - Students return; Years 1-6  (Tuesday) 
  • 8 February - Kindergarten Students Return (Tuesday)
  • 8 April - Last day of Term 1 (Friday) 

Term 2, 2022

  • Pupil Free Day - TBC
  • 25 April - First day of Term 2 (Monday) 
  • 1 July - Last day of Term 2 (Friday) 

Term 3, 2022

  • Pupil Free Day - TBC
  • 18 July - First day of Term 3 (Monday) 
  • 23 September - Last day of Term 3 (Friday)

Term 4, 2022

  • 10 October - First day of Term 4 (Monday) 
  • 19 December - Last day of Term 4 (Monday)
  • 20 December - Pupil Free Day (Tuesday)

Sport Days and Sport Uniform Days

Please find below a reminder of the days your children will need to wear their sports uniform.

  • Kindergarten: Tuesday & Friday
  • Year 1: Tuesday & Friday
  • Year 2: Tuesday & Friday
  • Year 3: Monday & Friday
  • Year 4: Monday & Friday
  • Year 5: Wednesday & Friday
  • Year 6B: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
  • Year 6W: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 

Second Hand Uniforms

We have received enquiries regarding purchasing second hand uniforms.
Uniform shops can only operate if they are online (Lowes) or have pre-ordering arrangements in place, with one dedicated staff member (school) attending outside of school hours to arrange distribution. 
After seeking further clarification, at this stage we are unable to accept second hand uniforms and the second hand uniform shop we are unable to open. I do hope for our families that we will be able to provide this service again before the end of the year.

Contacting Teachers

There are times when you may need to contact your child’s teacher for a variety of reasons. Please ensure that you send all messages via email through to the office email address; info@smtdow.catholic.edu.au  Please do not contact teachers or members of the leadership team directly. All enquiries will be responded to during work hours. 

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation

Holiday Leave

A reminder if you are taking any holiday leave, even one day, there are specific forms that must be completed and then the application is considered for approval by the Principal. Please contact the school office via email or phone and they can be emailed.