Stranger Danger

Since the return to school this term, there have been many more students walking, riding or scooting to school. Please take an opportunity to discuss with your children and remind them about stranger danger and what they could do if they found themselves in a situation where they were approached by a stranger. As well as how to travel safely to school and be aware of the road safety rules. If you would like any support materials in this area please contact the school.

Taking Leave During a School Term

We appreciate with restrictions changing that many families are taking the opportunity to go on a family holiday. We ask that all families please consider carefully the timing of family holidays and try to schedule them in the school breaks. If this is not possible it is a requirement that an extended leave form is completed, even for one day. Nominating travel through the parent portal on Compass is no longer meeting the CEO Attendance Policy. If leave is not approved before travel, it will be marked as unapproved leave. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions about leave please do not hesitate to contact the office.

St Michael’s Uniform Expectations

As we return to Term 3, please find below an excerpt from the Parent Handbook in relation to school uniform expectations. This ensures that a high standard is maintained. If students are consistently wearing the incorrect uniform a reminder slip will be sent home.

The wearing of the correct school uniform is an expectation at St Michael’s. It is important for students to take pride in themselves, and in their school, by being correctly groomed and wearing full uniform.

The following information from the Parent handbook outlines the school uniform policy. We thank you for your cooperation in ensuring that our students take pride in their school uniform.

Girls and Boys Sport Uniform 

Unisex microfibre navy shorts or culottes, polo shirt with emblem, blue socks. Navy microfibre sports jacket with emblem and microfibre sports pants, navy scarf (optional). School hat with emblem.

Hairstyles

Hair that is over collar length must be cut or tied back. Hair may not be dyed. Hair that is untidy (for example long in length or on top or sides, in face) must be cut, no hairstyles that are inappropriate for school (eg. rat tails, mohawks, beaded hair, mullets etc.) are allowed. Only light blue or navy coloured bands, ribbons etc. may be worn.

Jewellery

For safety reasons, jewellery, with the exception of simple watches, signet rings and plain stud or small “sleeper” earrings, is not permitted. Crosses on chains may be worn under uniforms. 

Nails 

Nails are to be kept short and clean.  (No nail polish or other cosmetics are to be worn.)

Morning Drop Off and Afternoon Pick Up

A reminder to please use the drop off and pick up zone as it is intended. It is not zoned as a parking zone. If there is no space to pull into the pick up zone please do a loop around the block. Parking rangers often come to the school unannounced to monitor the car pick up and drop off times.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Catholic School Parents Australia: Children’s Wellbeing and Learning Survey is now live

Catholic School Parents Australia (CSPA) has launched its Children’s Wellbeing and Learning Survey, which was developed in partnership with the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth. The purpose of this survey is to gather the opinions of parents/carers on issues of concern relating to their children’s health, wellbeing and learning, and assist CSPA in reporting to the Federal government and Catholic education.

Little and Early Learning Labs

The University of Wollongong invites students to LITTLE and EARLY LEARNING LABS, an academic and creative arts enrichment holiday program. We are targeting students from Year 1 to 6 who are passionate, self-motivated and curious learners.

Venue: University of Wollongong, Wollongong Campus and Batemans Bay Campus

Wollongong Dates:         Little Learning Labs (Years 1 and 2): 26th - 28th September 2022

Early Learning Labs (Years 3 to 6): 28th - 30th September 2022

Applications close:  Wednesday 10th August 2022

•     Wollongong Campus program brochure

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Parents/Guardians visit our website and read the full list of workshops available by scrolling to the “Workshop Descriptions” section.
• Parents/Guardians fill out the online application form
• This is an academic and creative arts enrichment program designed for students who are motivated and passionate learners and performing excellently in their area of interest. First-time applicants are required to demonstrate their suitability for the program. One piece of supporting documentation is required (see 'Supporting Documentation' section on website).
• Learning Labs is registered as COVID-Safe and follows the guidelines set out by the NSW Government here.

Please know that applications are now open, and workshops fill very quickly.

We will also have several sponsorship places available for students who identify as Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander or students experiencing financial difficulty. 

For further information about workshops and the application process please visit our website, or contact the Learning Labs team via email at learning-labs@uow.edu.au.