Dear Parents and Carers, 

I sincerely hope that the school holidays was an opportunity to slow down and spend some quality time with family and friends. Term 4 is always a little bit of a whirlwind and seems to go by so very quickly. This year I would like to put the challenge out to all of us, me included, to live in the present and savour and be grateful for each and every opportunity that comes our way in term 4.

We begin with our transition to school playgroups in Week 2 and this is always an absolute pleasure. I am excited that this year we are able to return to the full program and welcome our new members of our community and parents to our beautiful school over 4 weeks. Look out for those smiling but perhaps slightly nervous smiles and that just may be our parents! 

God Bless

Mrs Belinda Hughes - Principal

School News

Term 4 Important dates - *Correct as of Monday, 10 October*

Please find below a summary of key upcoming events in Term 4. Any changes or additions will be communicated via Compass, newsletters and on the Parent Calendar.

2023 Term Dates

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 school vacation period. 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.

As a school we are following the CEO Dow Policy & Procedure and some families may receive a letter raising an awareness of emerging attendance concerns, asking families to explain unexplained absences or advising of consistent late arrival. If you have any questions about this correspondence, please contact the school.

Thank you for your co operation with this procedure.

COVID-smart measures in schools for Term 4 

Removal of isolation requirements from 14 October 2022

National Cabinet has announced the decision to remove the isolation requirements for positive COVID-19 cases from 14 October 2022. CSNSW is working with NESA and the other school sectors to ensure that they have the most current information to align advice, particularly for HSC students as they sit their written exams. 

Supervision at school

Morning supervision begins at 8.30am. Please note that children are unsupervised before this time.

Christmas Story Art Exhibition

Congratulations to Tori G who has had her artwork selected to be displayed at the Wollongong Art Gallery and be a part of the next level competition. Good luck Tori!

Staffing News

Please be advised of the following staffing arrangements that have been confirmed.

Miss Emma Groves has accepted the permanent REC position at Kiama. We thank Miss Groves for her contribution to St Michael’s and wish her well in her future endeavours. 

Mrs Helen Cook has decided to retire at the end of this year. She will continue her extended family leave for term 4. We thank Mrs Cook for the support she has provided to the countless students over the many years she was at St Michael’s.

We welcome Mrs Laura Aguiliera back this term after extended family leave. We thank Mrs Gralton for the fabulous work she did with Creative Arts over term 2 and term 3. 

Trivia Night 2022 – Dancing Through the Decades

When: Friday 4^th Novmber 2022

Where: Thirroul SLSC

Theme: Come dressed in your favourite decade!

BYO Drinks and Food

Ticket Sales: Via Flexischools

Any questions in regards to tickets, tables or seating arrangements please call or text Alexa on 0431 541 244

If you are able to help during the day or on the night of the event, please let the team know.

Alexa Marciano – 0431 541 244

Erin Matts – 0403 525 787
Sarah Brennan -  0431 599 913

Term 4 - P&F General Meeting

Next P&F Meeting will be held on Week 5 - 10^th November 2022, 6.30pm for tea and coffee, Meeting commences at 7pm. Please join us as we reveal and share all the success from the trivia night.