Newsletter 25/10/2021 Term 4 Week 34
From the Principal
Hello to everyone,
We thank the school community for their support, patience and understanding whilst we have worked through the process of keeping our community safe. We will continue to follow COVID Safe procedures and provide all families with the most up to date information we receive. We also thank families and students for bringing and wearing their masks.
Upcoming dates:
Grades 3 to 6 are to wear face masks when indoors and on school premises, unless an exception applies.
- Masks are mandatory for all students from Year 3-12 on the bus, unless an exception applies (you will need to provide a letter to the bus company as well as the school).
- Grade 6 Fun Day - Postponed.
- Monday 1st of November is a normal school day for St. Patrick's. Tuesday 2nd of November is a Public Holiday for Melbourne Cup Day.
Stay safe
Annie
Monday 1st of November is a normal school day for St. Patrick's.
Tuesday 2nd of November is a Public Holiday for Melbourne Cup Day.
Assembly this week will once again be out on Facebook by Friday afternoon.
Term 4
Easing of Restrictions: we hope that the following activities can go ahead.
- Fun Day: November 1st from 11.30 (Postponed).
- Public Holiday Tuesday the 2nd November (No School for staff and students).
- Staff RE PD: Friday 12th November (No school for students).
- Bike Ed:Mid November (TBC-Pending restrictions).
- Arts Night: Virtual Wednesday November 10th.
- Grade 3 Camp: December 13 & 14 to Camp Cooriemungle (TBC-Pending restrictions).
- Grade 6 camp: December 7th, 8th, 9th & 10th to Halls Gap (TBC-Pending restrictions).
- Grade 5/6 excursions: Booked November 19th to Ballarat(TBC-Pending restrictions).
- Foundation, Gr 1 and G2 swimming: Commencing November 22
- Grade 1 & 2 excursions: Friday 10th December (TBC-Pending restrictions).
Friday 12th of November Pupil Free Day
Due to COVID interruptions, we have had a lot of issues trying to get our pupil free day for RE completed this year. We have decided to postpone the RE since we cannot do this face to face. Staff will complete their First Aid update modules on this day. This means there will be no school for students on this day.
School Learning Update
- Grade 1 students Remote Learning home until advised by DHHS that they can return to Onsite Learning.
Covid Safe School Procedures
- Face masks are required for students in Grades 3-6, only when indoors on school premises, unless an exception applies. Exceptions for all year levels include: Students with a physical or mental disability where their disability means it would not be suitable.
- The schoolzine app, WEB page & emails are our main form of communication. If you haven't been receiving any emails or texts, please contact the school to double check your email address and phone number.
- We are still restricting non-essential visitors coming into the school.
- Please keep children home if they are not well.
- Extra ventilation in classrooms by windows and doors being left open. Spending time outdoors more throughout the day.
- Ensuring we are moving away quickly after school pickups. Church pickup is back as an option for pick up now the F/1/2's are back on site.
- Maintaining COVID Safe procedures and cleaning regimes.
- Please ensure your child brings their own drink bottle to school. Bubble taps have been turned off however taps for refilling are available.
Foundation 2022
Foundation 2022 interviews for October 25 & 26 have been postponed until November 24 & 26. We have contacted parents involved and they will need to rebook their interview time. This is available now through PAM.
Class Lists for 2022
While there are still many decisions to be confirmed about classes for 2022, class list preparations will begin in the coming weeks. If parents have a special need, this must be put in writing and sent into Annie by letter or email to principal@spcamperdown.catholic.edu.au.
Your views will be treated with the strictest confidence, but must concern important issues - not preference for a particular teacher. Please understand that parental views will be taken into consideration when preparing the class lists, however staff decisions which are based on the interests of all children and the need for well-balanced classes will take precedence.
Just to clarify the position of siblings in the same grade - our position is that brothers & sisters won’t be in the same room unless requested. If you would like your children in together, you will need to write requesting this. Some parents may have talked with me previously about classes for 2022, so I reiterate what I said at the time that I need these in writing please.
All letters of consideration should be forwarded by the end of October please.
Uniform
Children may continue to choose summer or winter uniform depending on the weather. Students are now required to have their hats at school as the warm weather is on it's way. Please ensure they are cleaned up and sent to school this week.
Catholic School Culture
School Wide Positive Behaviours Systems (SWPBS)
This week we will be looking to use equipment appropriately. This means bringing play equipment back inside after the bell goes. It also means using all equipment how it is supppsed to be used both inside and out and at home and at school.
Many thanks to everyone for all your help.
Positive Partnerships
Positive Partnerships have a number of FREE upcoming webinars for school staff and families. These topics may be of interest as schools and families plan for students to return to school.
Students of the Week
Birthdays
Happy Birthday to the following students who celebrate their birthdays this week.
Aiden Lenehan, Harper Doolan, Liam Taylor, Alexis Barake, Jess Mahony, Amber Narik, Jake Lenssen, Maddison Lyne and Beau Ponting.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Please consider nominating St Patrick's as your preferred organisation when shopping at IGA.
Cobden Junior Tennis is back!
Competition, C Grade coaching and ANZ Hot Shots will start on Saturday morning 6th November. Seeding will take place that day for Competition players and a “Come Try Day” for coaching and Hot Shot groups.
Please contact Michelle deBie 0408 175 662 or Nicole McVilly 0437 846 984 to register or for more information by Friday 29th October.
