From The Principal
School Registration
Every 5 years school’s go through a process of re-registration as a school. We will be visited from 9th to 11th March by an external panel consisting of people from around our Diocesan schools and Head Office. They examine the school closely to see how we are progressing with our five year strategic plan and areas of improvement. The panel also looks at our policies and procedures and at teacher planning, as well as visit classrooms and inspect our facilities, and they will interview staff, parents and students about the school. It is a comprehensive process. We are looking forward to sharing our story of improvement with increasing enrolments, good academic results, supports we have in place for all student learning and our efforts to create a strong school culture based around our Mercy Values. I will share with the school community the commendations and recommendations from the registration visit.
Swimming
Thanks to all staff, students and families for all their help in making our carnival a great day. Congratulations to the winning house, O’Brien. Once again thanks to Mrs McCarthy who organised a great day. We wish all the Northern Region swimmers best of luck.
House Competition
During the year we run a House Competition and the winning house each term earns a special reward. Points are given out for following our Mercy values around the school and other challenges.
Playgroup
Our playgroup begins again next Wednesday and will run from 1:30 – 3:20. Children are welcome from 0-5 years old and do not need to have siblings at the school.
Local Excursions note
All families- PLEASE complete and return the Local Excursion Form ASAP. This covers student’s attendance and travel to any event during the school year in the Goulburn area. Staff take these forms with them to all events they attend.
Attendance
Your child’s daily attendance is recorded by way of marking a class roll. It is a legal requirement for all schools. You may email the school or use the school app to notify the school of your child’s absence. If you need to collect your child during school hours a note to their teacher explaining the reason for leaving is required. The parent/carer/guardian is also required to sign the child out at the front office and sign them back in if they return that day.
Allergies/Medical Conditions
Please inform the school if your child has any medical conditions, food allergies or asthma (etc.) and provide an action plan from the GP to the class teacher and front office. Medication is not able to be administered to children by staff. If your child requires long-term daily prescription medication you need to make arrangements with the front office. Medication must be in the labelled container from the chemist.
Notes/Money
Please ensure any money sent to school is in an envelope clearly marked with the purpose of the enclosed money, your child’s name and class details. Most events will also be able to be paid for on the Qkr! app.